A Conversation about Protecting Student Data when choosing Instructional Technology Tools with Laci Gerhart, Petr Brym, and Dr. Andy Jones: A SITT 2026 Interview

Laci Gerhart, from Evolution and Ecology, and Petr Brym, UC Davis' Assistant CISO (Chief Information Security Officer), share their perspectives, experiences, and processes for verifying the security of educational technology tools. Hearing from both an innovative faculty tool user and a seasoned security expert provides a nuanced and eye-opening view into a process that many of us take for granted.