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About Cindy McKendall

Cindy McKendall brings extensive experience in higher education staff training to the world of security awareness. She holds SANS Security Awareness Professional (SSAP) and Information Accessibility Design and Policy certifications. She has presented at the EDUCAUSE Cybersecurity and Privacy Professionals Conference and Global Accessibility Awareness Day.

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Summit PresentationSecurity Awareness
  • 14 Aug 2025
  • Kendall Williams, Cindy McKendall