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Sasi Pillay

CIO at UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RENO

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What data elements are required to assist a user in resetting their password which reduces the possibility that someone else is impersonating the real user?

IT Strategy & Roadmap Security Security Strategy & Roadmap

Sasi PillayCIO at UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RENO in Education8 months ago

1. Mobile or Email validation - Send OTP on Mobile or Email only.
2. Two factor Auth
3. Security questions

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There are several platforms that offer opportunities for CIOs to connect by region or industry. Which ones do you find more valuable and what’s missing in the market?

Sasi PillayCIO at UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RENO in Education5 months ago

Building relationships before you need them is crucial. At our university, the Deans and Vice Presidents get together socially once a month. It's much easier to ask for support when you have a personal connection. I try to ...read more

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How often do you currently have one-on-one CIO peer interactions? Does this satisfy your need or would you value more frequent opportunities?

Sasi PillayCIO at UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RENO in Education5 months ago

Yes, the power of being virtual is there, although we are physically about 7000 miles apart.

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When you need peer support and insights to help you solve a problem, what channels do you use to find a peer that can help you? Do your needs for peer support change across medium?

Sasi PillayCIO at UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RENO in Education5 months ago

Everyone has a different way of connecting with people. Some prefer electronic communication, others thrive in face-to-face interactions. But what's crucial is building ongoing relationships, not just one-off interactions. ...read more

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What are the main reasons you proactively reach out to your peers? Is this driven by a tactical need, an interest in a topic, or for strategic support?

Sasi PillayCIO at UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RENO in Education5 months ago

The technology part is easy. It's the cultural aspects that we often overlook. When implementing a new technology, I like to learn from my peers about the cultural barriers they had to overcome to make the project successful. ...read more

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As a CIO, what does peer networking mean to you?

Sasi PillayCIO at UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RENO in Education5 months ago

Peer networking is about sharing aspirations and knowledge, discussing common problems, and brainstorming ideas. I've found that I gain a lot more value from peer networking compared to attending technical summits. The knowledge ...read more

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How do you effectively measure the impact of innovation on sustainable growth?

Sasi PillayCIO at UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RENO in Education5 months ago

The key is to link innovation to business outcomes. Innovation isn't just a feel-good exercise in creativity; it's done with an end goal in mind, whether that's revenue growth, market expansion, customer satisfaction, or ...read more

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What are some effective ways to convey the importance of innovation to other leaders and to the IT team?

Sasi PillayCIO at UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RENO in Education5 months ago

Innovation is not a solo endeavor. You can't do it alone. It's important to get your team engaged and to connect with other partners in the organization. Everyone on your team needs to feel empowered and have leadership support. ...read more

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What strategies have you put in place to encourage learning from failures?

Sasi PillayCIO at UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RENO in Education5 months ago

The culture of an organization plays a significant role in innovation. It's okay to fail and to use the word 'fail.' Many years ago, I was approached by an intern who questioned how we could create a culture where it's okay ...read more

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How do you and your organization define innovation?

Sasi PillayCIO at UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RENO in Education5 months ago

While innovation can involve invention and improvement, its focus should be on the application and implementation of ideas in a way that generates value. It can be incremental or radical, but the ultimate goal is to create ...read more

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