Information Technology Update
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Information Technology
| Tuesday, January 13, 2026 |
| 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
| Salon C |
Overview
Salon C
Details
In this session, vou'll gain valuable insights into the current state of IT security within the CSU System. The CISO will discuss the state of cybersecurity systemwide, shedding light on the evolving threat landscape and the proactive measures being taken to protect sensitive data. Discover how the CSU System is committed to fortifying its IT infrastructure and safeguarding the digital assets of the nation's largest higher education system."
Speaker
Josh Callahan
Chief Information Security Officer
Information Technology Update
Biography
Josh serves as the Chief Information Security Officer in the Office of the Chancellor for the California State University system. Before joining the Chancellor’s Office, he spent 18 years at Humboldt State University, where he held dual leadership roles as Information Security Officer and Chief Technology Officer.
In his current position, Josh oversees the systemwide Information Security Program for the CSU’s 22 universities. He also contributes to strategic direction as part of the leadership team for systemwide IT and the AI-Empowered University Initiative.
Josh holds a Master of Science in Information Security and Assurance from Western Governors University and a Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Studies from California State University, Monterey Bay.