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Regional Manager, Higher Education, West

Ben Orencia

Regional Manager, Higher Education, West

Ben Orencia has been serving and working with higher education customers for over 20 years. In his work as a consultant, he's provided cybersecurity, Identity & Access Management, as well as cloud solutions to meet the requirements of success for higher education across the US. He is committed to partnering and serving the higher education space to enable innovation and thought leadership using best-of-breed solutions and practices.

Why Higher Education Needs Identity for Efficiency and Shared Services

Higher education is facing major obstacles, putting pressure on institutions, of all sizes, to adapt. Shifting job markets, lifestyle trends, and student expectations have made flexible education options a necessity. While persistent threat actors continue to target valuable data, intellectual property, and regulated research. Simultaneously,…
By Ben Orencia in Customers + Partners
April 6, 2022

Transformation-Ready in Higher Education: Lessons on Identity Modernization With Okta

Amidst COVID-19, higher education institutions must constantly be attentive to the latest solutions and defenses in cybersecurity. To protect and accommodate the needs of their students, staff, and larger campus ecosystem, Identity and access management must be amongst their highest priorities. In today’s market, digital transformation—improvement…
By Ben Orencia
July 30, 2021

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