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On September 11, 2025, NYSERNet hosted a Fireside Chat bringing together higher education and cybersecurity leaders to explore how the CIS Controls and Benchmarks can help institutions move beyond compliance to achieve true cyber resilience.
Panelists:
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Phyllis Lee, Vice President of Content Development, Center for Internet Security
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Mike Benedetto, Chief Information Security Officer, American Museum of Natural History
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Matt Nappi, Chief Information Security Officer and Assistant Vice President, Stony Brook University
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Marcos Vieyra, Chief Information Security Officer, University of South Carolina
Facilitated by: Nicole Holden, Principal Security Engineer, NYSERNet
What We Covered
The panel explored timely and practical issues related to CMMC:
- Why the CIS Controls remain one of the most effective, foundational frameworks for building security programs.
- How universities are aligning CIS with frameworks like NIST and ISO.
- Real-world insights into the value gained during early adoption of CIS Controls.
- Key challenges and opportunities institutions face when shifting their approach to resilience.
Access the Resources
Participants were also introduced to the CIS Self-Assessment and invited to join a year-long peer cohort, offering curated content, monthly sessions, and a supportive community to guide implementation.
Register before October 1st: https://cvent.me/333r3D
Sign up to get started with a NYSERNet guided CIS IG1 self-assessment
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