CyAD 2026: Cybersecurity Across Disciplines Summit: Full Schedule

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

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1:15pm CDT

Integrating Local LLMs in Higher Education for Privacy, Security and Cost Effectiveness

Wednesday June 24, 2026 1:15pm - 3:00pm CDT

BLDG T-925

This workshop explores the value of using large local language models (LLMs) in educational settings, with a focus on tools such as Ollama, Llama and LangChain. Participants will learn how running LLMs locally can enhance data security and protect student privacy by keeping sensitive information off external servers. This is often a regulatory requirement for educational institutions. The session also highlights cost-effectiveness, showing how schools and universities can reduce or eliminate recurring subscription and API fees while maintaining powerful AI capabilities with local LLMs. Designed for educators and students, the workshop includes practical examples and use cases that demonstrate how local LLMs can support teaching, learning, and experimentation in a responsible, accessible, and sustainable way.

Many vendors offer free access to their cloud-based LLMs for students and educators. However, these free tools have usage limits and are not suitable for prompts or documents containing personally identifiable information. Local LLMs complement, but doesnʻt replace, the use of these cloud-based LLMs.

Speakers

Debasis Bhattacharya

Professor, University of Hawaii Maui College

Dr. Debasis Bhattacharya (Debāśiṣ Bhaṭṭāchārya, দেবাশীষ ভট্টাচার্য, देवाशीष भट्टाचार्य) is a tenured Professor at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College and serves as Program Coordinator for the Applied... Read More →

Wednesday June 24, 2026 1:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
BLDG T-925

AI Emerging Technologies and Risk Implications, Workshop

CyAD 2026: Cybersecurity Across Disciplines Summit

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CyAD 2026: Cybersecurity Across Disciplines Summit

1:15pm CDT

Debasis Bhattacharya

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