Pathify's IT Leader Discusses Balancing Innovation and Security in Higher Education
David Overton, the Vice President of IT and Chief Information Security Officer at Pathify, shared insights on the challenges faced by higher education institutions in balancing digital innovation with security. Overton emphasized the importance of integrating security into the early stages of digital initiatives to ensure sustainable and secure digital experiences for students and staff. He highlighted the need for institutional leaders to collaborate and view priorities through a shared lens to avoid disconnects. Overton also discussed the role of data governance in supporting AI-driven innovations, stressing the importance of understanding and protecting institutional data to facilitate responsible AI use. 
