
Lara (Laura) Ferry
Vice President of Research at Arizona State University and former school director involved in launching cybersecurity degree programs, with expertise in cybersecurity education, research security, and workforce development.
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Mar 10, 2026 • 44min
What role does higher education play in cyber? [CISOP]
Dr. Lara Ferry, VP of Research at Arizona State University and cybersecurity education leader, discusses how universities design coherent cyber degree pathways. She covers balancing theory with hands-on internships. The conversation highlights industry-academia disconnects, ways companies can engage with programs, and pathways from community college to four-year degrees.


