Edward Hudson named new chief information security officer

LAWRENCE — Edward Hudson will join the University of Kansas as the new chief information security officer (CISO) beginning Dec. 5.

Hudson brings 20 years of IT security and IT governance experience to the role. He previously worked as the CISO for the California State University system, overseeing strategic information security and privacy efforts for the 23 campuses of the CSU system.

Hudson also served as faculty director for the EDUCAUSE Management Institute, in Louisville, Colorado, where he helped oversee and lead management training sessions with a goal to improve the impact of information technology in higher education. He also worked as a director of security services and maintains a number of professional certifications, including information security manager certification.

“Ed’s seasoned background in IT collaboration and governance, leadership and strategic planning provide him with the diverse skill set necessary to lead KU’s information security efforts,” KU Chief Information Officer Mary Walsh said.

Hudson holds a Master of Public Administration with a concentration in leadership from California State University San Bernardino, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology at the University of Phoenix, Novato, California.

The chief information security officer is responsible for the information security strategy and operations for the Lawrence and Edwards campuses and working to ensure KU is using best practices to protect student, personnel and intellectual property information.

“We are very excited to have Ed Hudson join the KU IT team, and KU community, as our chief information security officer,” Walsh said. “Ed has extensive experience in cybersecurity, specifically in higher education and research. I am highly confident he will be a wonderful addition to our team and a great partner for everyone in our community.

Ed will be an impactful leader for KU’s information security environment and will continue to build on the existing strategy and culture of security across KU’s several campuses and online learning community.”