Ben Dumke is the Network & Systems Manager at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin, where he leads a team responsible for networking, servers, desktops, and application deployments. His work focuses on improving IT processes, documentation, and supporting security and compliance initiatives. Before transitioning to higher education, Ben spent 23 years in K-12 as an Information Systems Manager, where he supported a wide range of Microsoft technologies and IT infrastructure, along with budgeting, long-range planning, and several construction projects. He has contributed to national K-12 cybersecurity initiatives through his work with K12SIX.org, including helping develop the Incident Response Runbook and Essential Cybersecurity Protections. Ben also serves as a volunteer Incident Responder for the Wisconsin Cyber Response Team and sits on the WiscNet Board of Directors. He has presented at Brainstorm, WiscNet events, the Wisconsin Governor’s Cybersecurity Summit, and the Midwest Management Summit.