Higher Education Security Teams are often understaffed, underfunded, and at greater risk for cybersecurity threats. While many schools recognize the potential of student internships from their Cybersecurity programs, they often struggle with the management and training required to integrate these students into their Security Teams.

This webinar showcased how LSU formalized its Student Led SOC program to create a framework that trains students to become productive members of the Security Team through paid internships. In addition to LSU’s benefits, TekStream demonstrated how the university built partnerships with peer institutions and the State of Louisiana to support their cybersecurity initiatives and cultivate a skilled workforce in the state.

Participants gained insight into:

• How LSU, with the help from TekStream and Splunk, set up a Student Led SOC, serving LSU, other Colleges in the LONI network, and the State of LA
• Key factors that are driving the real-life experience for Student Interns including recruitment, orchestration, and other strategies that ensure productive experiences with the team while positioning them for success in their careers
• Unique cybersecurity challenges faced by different educational institutions
• How a student-powered SOC at LSU has enhanced detection, response, and workforce challenges by leveraging student talent in operational security roles, in collaboration with technology providers and state and local governments