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Welcome to the fourth annual Cybersecurity Across Disciplines (CyAD) Summit hosted by the National Cybersecurity Training & Education Center (NCyTE)! 
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Wednesday, June 24
 

1:15pm CDT

AI-Proof Assignments for Cybersecurity Classes in an Online Environment
Wednesday June 24, 2026 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
BLDG T-101/102
The rapid adoption of generative AI has significantly altered how students approach coursework in online cybersecurity programs, creating new challenges for assessment integrity and meaningful skill evaluation. This presentation explores practical strategies for designing AI-resistant assignments that prioritize authentic learning and demonstrable technical competence over traditional written submissions. Rather than focusing on restrictive policies or detection tools, the session highlights assessment approaches that naturally limit inappropriate AI use by requiring students to show their work through observable actions, verifiable outcomes, and individualized responses. Examples include performance-based tasks, validation of technical artifacts, and student-led video presentations in which learners explain their process, reasoning, and results in their own words. By shifting the emphasis from static deliverables to student accountability and real-time demonstration, these methods reduce the effectiveness of generative AI while better aligning assessments with real-world cybersecurity expectations. Attendees will gain insight into how thoughtfully designed assignments can both preserve academic integrity and improve student engagement in fully online environments. The session is intended for educators seeking adaptable, experience-driven assessment ideas that evolve alongside emerging AI technologies without sacrificing rigor or authenticity.
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Jesse Varsalone

Collegiate Associate Professor, Cybersecurity Technology, University of Maryland Global Campus Cyberteam
Jesse Varsalone is currently an Associate Professor of Cybersecurity Technology and the Cyber Team Coach at University of Maryland University Global Campus. Jesse is also one of the coaches for the United States Cyber Games team. He is also the director of the Mid-Atlantic Collegiate... Read More →
Wednesday June 24, 2026 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
BLDG T-101/102
  Foundations of Interdisciplinary Cybersecurity, Presentation

3:30pm CDT

Developing a Cybersecurity Program at an HBCU Focused on Critical Infrastructure and Agricultural Systems
Wednesday June 24, 2026 3:30pm - 4:15pm CDT
BLDG T-101/102
This session presents the institutional journey of West Virginia State University (WVSU), an 1890 land-grant HBCU, in developing its Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity. Participants will learn how WVSU evolved from offering a cybersecurity minor to launching a comprehensive, workforce-driven four-year degree program designed to address critical state and national workforce needs while advancing the university’s land-grant mission.

A central focus of the presentation is WVSU’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach, which embeds cybersecurity within applied domains such as smart farming, precision agriculture, and critical infrastructure protection (SCADA/ICS). The session will examine how aligning the curriculum with the NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework ensures graduates are well prepared for high-demand cybersecurity roles.

The presentation will also highlight key outcomes and successes, including academic and industry partnerships, student achievements, capacity building efforts, externally funded grants, and community engagement. Overall, this session offers a replicable model for institutions seeking to develop impactful, interdisciplinary cybersecurity programs that serve underrepresented populations while strengthening regional and national cyber resilience.
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Naveed Zaman

Dean, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, West Virginia State University
Dr. Naveed Zaman is Dean of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and professor of mathematics at West Virginia State University, where he leads transformative initiatives in cybersecurity, engineering, and agricultural education. He has spearheaded the development of innovative... Read More →
Wednesday June 24, 2026 3:30pm - 4:15pm CDT
BLDG T-101/102
  Foundations of Interdisciplinary Cybersecurity, Presentation
 
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