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SUMMARY:Pre-Summit Registration Open and Badge Pick-Up
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LOCATION:Building T Main Lobby\, Moraine Valley Community College
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260623T170000Z
DTEND:20260623T210000Z
SUMMARY:PRE-SUMMIT WORKSHOP (Separate Registration Required): Flipper Zero for Cybersecurity Across the Disciplines
DESCRIPTION:Pre-Summit workshops require separate registration and are available exclusively to registered Summit attendees. If you are registered for the Summit and did not receive your Pre‑Summit Workshop registration code\, please contact NCyTE@whatcom.edu for assistance.Pre-Summit Workshop Registration: June 23\, 2026(Registration code required)\n\nPlease note:&nbsp\;Participants attending afternoon-only workshops will need to plan for lunch on their own.\n\n\nFlipper Zero for Cybersecurity Across the Disciplines\nTime: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT\nRoom: TBD\nRegistration Options (choose one):Participants may register for the workshop with the option to include the cost of a Flipper Zero device\, or they may bring their own. While a Flipper Zero is not required to participate\, having one is strongly encouraged to support a more engaging\, hands-on learning experience.\nWorkshop Only (Bring Your Own Device): $200\nFor participants who already have a Flipper Zero and will bring their own.Workshop + Flipper Zero Device: $375\nIncludes the $200 workshop registration fee plus a Flipper Zero with SD card (device value: $175\, reflects a 30% academic discount). Attendees keep the device.\nCybersecurity now intersects with nearly every discipline\, not just IT or computer science. Technologies such as physical security systems\, networking infrastructure\, wireless communication\, IoT devices\, operational technology\, and even everyday classroom tools introduce real and often overlooked vulnerabilities. The Flipper Zero has emerged as an accessible\, hands-on tool for exploring these concepts. It interacts with technologies that faculty and students encounter regularly\, including RFID access cards\, wireless doorbells\, remote controls\, Bluetooth devices\, presentation systems\, and basic IoT environments. Its simplicity and versatility make it an effective entry point for experiential learning across a wide range of academic and workforce contexts.\nFacilitator(s):\nEric Renegar\, Professor\, Information Technology Academics\, Sinclair Community CollegeKyle Jones\, NCyTE Co-PI\, Assistant Dean of Technology\, Sinclair Community CollegeDoug Hampton\, Associate Professor/Chair | Business & Public Services Division\, Sinclair Community CollegeKristine Christensen\, Director\, Faculty Development / Professor\, Computer Information Systems\, Moraine Valley Community College\n
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LOCATION:TBA\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/0e1fbfd2962b3829254a7f21f061a1e0
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260623T170000Z
DTEND:20260623T210000Z
SUMMARY:PRE-SUMMIT WORKSHOP (Separate Registration Required): Leadership\, Governance\, and Policy: Risks with Emerging AI and Cyber
DESCRIPTION:Pre-Summit workshops require separate registration and are available exclusively to registered Summit attendees. If you are registered for the Summit and did not receive your Pre‑Summit Workshop registration code\, please contact NCyTE@whatcom.edu for assistance.Pre-Summit Workshop Registration: June 23\, 2026(Registration code required)Please note:&nbsp\;Participants attending afternoon-only workshops will need to plan for lunch on their own. \n\nLeadership\, Governance\, and Policy: Risks with Emerging AI and Cyber\nTime: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT\nRoom: TBD\nFee:&nbsp\;$200\n\nThis workshop will focus on leadership\, governance\, and policy issues in academic institutions where emerging AI technologies are utilized. Various topics will be examined through the lens of audiences affected at the institutions: faculty\, staff\, students\, athletes\, on-campus health facilities\, applicants (both students and employees)\, and the public. Participants will leave the workshop with a more refined sense of relevant risks to take back to their home institutions to further discussions on best approaches to implement.\n&nbsp\;
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LOCATION:TBA\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/41fbf3a35910c23e07aab5fe18960797
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260623T170000Z
DTEND:20260623T210000Z
SUMMARY:PRE-SUMMIT WORKSHOP (Separate Registration Required): Proof of Process: Designing AI-Resistant Assessments
DESCRIPTION:Pre-Summit workshops require separate registration and are available exclusively to registered Summit attendees. If you are registered for the Summit and did not receive your Pre‑Summit Workshop registration code\, please contact NCyTE@whatcom.edu for assistance.Pre-Summit Workshop Registration: June 23\, 2026(Registration code required)\n\nPlease note:&nbsp\;Participants attending afternoon-only workshops will need to plan for lunch on their own.\n\n \nProof of Process: Designing AI-Resistant Assessments\nTime: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT\nRoom: TBD\nFee:&nbsp\;$200\n\nAs Generative AI reshapes the academic landscape\, educators must evolve their assessment strategies to ensure student integrity and authentic learning. This hands-on workshop introduces actionable strategies for "AI-proofing" your curriculum\, ranging from in-class analog pivots to complex\, process-oriented digital projects. Participants will move beyond theory and actively develop four distinct types of exercises—including scaffolded reflections\, hyper-local research prompts\, and oral defense simulations—tailored to their specific disciplines. By the end of the session\, participants will leave with a diversified assessment toolkit that shifts the focus from policing technology to evaluating unique\, human-centric critical thinking.\nFacilitator(s):\nJiri Jirik\, Director\, Educational Pathways National CenterMichael Qaissaunee\, Professor/Chair\, Engineering and Technology\, Brookdale Community College
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LOCATION:TBA\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/65379a667cdd5dbf956ca31ae090c9ba
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260623T170000Z
DTEND:20260623T210000Z
SUMMARY:PRE-SUMMIT WORKSHOP (Separate Registration Required): Trust but Verify: Auditing AI-Generated Data
DESCRIPTION:Pre-Summit workshops require separate registration and are available exclusively to registered Summit attendees. If you are registered for the Summit and did not receive your Pre‑Summit Workshop registration code\, please contact NCyTE@whatcom.edu for assistance.Pre-Summit Workshop Registration: June 23\, 2026(Registration code required)\nPlease note:&nbsp\;Participants attending afternoon-only workshops will need to plan for lunch on their own.\n\n\n\nTrust but Verify: Auditing AI-Generated Data\nTime: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT\nRoom: TBD\nFee: $200\n\nGenerative AI has rapidly become a staple in the academic toolkit\, but its propensity for "hallucinations and incorrect data conclusions"—confident but incorrect assertions—poses a significant challenge for accuracy and academic integrity. This workshop shifts the focus from policing AI usage to empowering students with the critical thinking skills necessary to scrutinize machine-generated data. In this interactive session\, participants will learn specific methodologies and requirements for validating AI outputs\, including lateral reading techniques\, source triangulation\, and bias detection. Participants will engage in hands-on "red teaming" exercises where they will generate AI content and practice exposing inaccuracies.\n
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LOCATION:TBA\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/414e7e2c9eb3f17b1dfe30b9848b8c0c
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260623T210000Z
DTEND:20260623T230000Z
SUMMARY:Registration Open and Badge Pick-Up
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LOCATION:BLDG M Lobby\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/1e8b9e9acc113c2f27fe10bd3c5281ed
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260623T213000Z
DTEND:20260623T220000Z
SUMMARY:Welcome Dinner Opens
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LOCATION:BLDG M Moraine Rooms\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/43e520aeb15fc6790b3fd9a6042c4909
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260623T220000Z
DTEND:20260623T223000Z
SUMMARY:Welcome Dinner: Summit Opening and Welcome
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LOCATION:BLDG M Moraine Rooms\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/df54e3b3da863d4053b13aa14a57ac1a
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DTSTART:20260623T223000Z
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SUMMARY:Welcome Dinner: The Next Decade of Possibility: Reimagining Work\, Skills\, and Human Potential
DESCRIPTION:The nature of work is undergoing a profound transformation shaped by artificial intelligence\, demographic shifts\, global disruptions\, and evolving expectations of the employer–employee relationship. This panel brings together leaders from industry\, policy\, academia\, technology\, and workforce development to explore what the future of work will truly look like—and what organizations must do&nbsp\;today to prepare.\n\nMoving beyond prediction and backed by sound research\, panelists will examine how automation and AI will redefine roles rather than simply replace them\, elevating the importance of uniquely human skills such as creativity\, judgment\, empathy\, and ethical decision‑making. The discussion will also dive into the rise of skills‑based hiring\, continuous reskilling\, and non‑linear career paths\, as well as the growing influence of remote and hybrid work on productivity\, inclusion\, and global talent access.\n\n Attendees will gain insights into how industry and academia\, in partnership\, can build resilient\, adaptable workforces\; how leaders must evolve to manage humans and intelligent systems together\; and how equity\, well‑being\, and purpose will shape the employee value proposition of the next decade.\n\n
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LOCATION:BLDG M Moraine Rooms\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/3d31ed669b9ca03a7e1e430c9cad4e92
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260624T121500Z
DTEND:20260624T210000Z
SUMMARY:Registration Open and Badge Pick-Up
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LOCATION:BLDG M Lobby\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/c308a2e4acec533346533f0a58b8468d
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260624T123000Z
DTEND:20260624T130000Z
SUMMARY:Breakfast
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LOCATION:BLDG M Moraine Foyer\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
UID:56c7bbfec0a26c9498ef3cd9f3b3905d
URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/56c7bbfec0a26c9498ef3cd9f3b3905d
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260624T130000Z
DTEND:20260624T133000Z
SUMMARY:Day 2 Opening Remarks
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LOCATION:BLDG M Moraine Rooms\, Moraine Valley Community College
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DTSTART:20260624T133000Z
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SUMMARY:Keynote: The Power of Partnership: Securing Critical Infrastructure Together
DESCRIPTION:As cyber threats grow in scale\, speed\, and sophistication\, no single sector can defend in isolation and when a major cyber incident&nbsp\;occurs it rarely stays in one lane. This powerhouse plenary panel brings together leaders from multiple critical infrastructure sectors to examine the evolving threat landscape and the shared risks that increasingly span sector boundaries. Moderated by the Chair of the National Council of Information Sharing and Analysis Centers (ISACs) and President and CEO of Health-ISAC\, panelists from IT-ISAC\, Automotive ISAC and REN-ISAC (Research & Education Networks)\, will discuss real-world challenges in information sharing\, incident response\, and resilience\, highlighting lessons learned from recent cross-sector cyber events. The discussion will focus on actionable strategies for strengthening collaboration between ISACs\, academia\, private industry\, and government partners to improve collective defense. Attendees will gain insights into practical approaches for enhancing trust\, accelerating threat intelligence exchange\, and building sustained cyber resilience across&nbsp\;the national critical infrastructure ecosystem.Learning Objectives\nExplain how modern cyber incidents propagate across multiple critical infrastructure sectors and why interdisciplinary\, cross‑sector thinking is essential for technician and workforce preparation.Identify the collaboration patterns ISACs use during incidents (e.g.\, shared situational awareness\, sector‑to‑sector coordination\, joint mitigation guidance) and how those can be adapted into interdisciplinary courses\, labs\, and capstones.Learn about skill sets needed to combat critical infrastructure threats and build resilience.\n
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LOCATION:BLDG M Moraine Rooms\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/44b8df2e5f6a1d9a4b53b1de3256e6ff
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260624T150000Z
DTEND:20260624T153000Z
SUMMARY:Mid-Day Break 1
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LOCATION:BLDG M Moraine Foyer\, Moraine Valley Community College
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URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/9ec5e220f73e6786b0ec4c38e4db9b3d
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260624T150000Z
DTEND:20260624T153000Z
SUMMARY:Sweet Connections: Faculty & Fellows Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:Take a break that builds your future. Located near the mid-day break area\, Sweet Connections is a relaxed\, 30-minute meet-and-greet designed to connect cybersecurity teaching fellows with faculty members.\n\nNCyTE’s Faculty Fellowship Program addresses the community college cybersecurity faculty shortage by preparing bachelor’s and master’s students to explore careers in teaching. Meet these exceptional recent and soon-to-be graduates who are ready to complete a short teaching assignment at a community college. Fellows are available for placements between July 1 and August 1\, with assignments completed by September 4\, 2026.\n\nThis informal gathering is intended to help spark mentor connections\, collaboration\, and future teaching partnerships in a fun and welcoming environment. Enjoy snacks\, conversation\, and a chance to connect around shared interests and expertise. If your college has a current or upcoming faculty need\, this is a simple\, low-pressure way to connect with emerging talent. If you’ve been thinking about mentoring\, hosting\, or just expanding your network\, this is a great place to start.\n\nGrab something sweet\, meet someone new\, and help build the next generation of cybersecurity educators.
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LOCATION:BLDG M Lobby\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/695fe19c27395a0d5513509079051691
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DTSTART:20260624T153000Z
DTEND:20260624T161500Z
SUMMARY:Keynote: The Most Underrated Advantage in Business:  Being Human
DESCRIPTION:For many\, the leaders we look up to possess qualities that make them - and their positions - feel untouchable. &nbsp\; Whether in person or on our screens they appear poised\, articulate\, masters of their domain\, living lives most can only dream of. &nbsp\;The truth\, however\, is far more complicated and surprisingly relatable. &nbsp\;In fact\, you have more in common with your heroes than you ever thought possible. &nbsp\;In this talk\, Parham Eftekhari distills his lessons learned from 20+ years engaging with leaders at the highest levels of government and industry. &nbsp\;Through honest\, often funny\, and sometimes raw storytelling\, attendees will leave with a renewed sense of confidence and a clearer understanding that the ability to lead\, influence\, and create impact isn't reserved for a select few. It starts with embracing the most underrated advantage in business and in life... being human.
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LOCATION:BLDG M Moraine Rooms\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/78c57616aaeddce54c4d18d44c20a54b
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260624T163000Z
DTEND:20260624T170000Z
SUMMARY:Working Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Pick up your lunch in the foyer and proceed to the Moraine Rooms for the lunch panel and discussion.
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LOCATION:BLDG M Moraine Foyer\, Moraine Valley Community College
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URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/9568f49acc976833e43a9d7392de56a6
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260624T170000Z
DTEND:20260624T180000Z
SUMMARY:Lunch Plenary Speaker/Panel
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LOCATION:BLDG M Moraine Rooms\, Moraine Valley Community College
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260624T181500Z
DTEND:20260624T200000Z
SUMMARY:Integrating Local LLMs in Higher Education for Privacy\, Security and Cost Effectiveness
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nMany 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.
CATEGORIES:AI EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND RISK IMPLICATIONS
LOCATION:BLDG T-925\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/a3f21244e5c58973e2d286deedd05149
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260624T181500Z
DTEND:20260624T200000Z
SUMMARY:Challenge Accepted: Real-World Problem Solving Through Experiential Learning at Scale
DESCRIPTION:The NCyTE Virtual Cybersecurity Career Challenge (VCCC) is a scalable\, experiential learning initiative designed to introduce students to real-world cybersecurity roles through hands-on\, team-based problem solving. Delivered in a fully virtual environment\, the Challenge engages participants in realistic scenarios aligned with industry frameworks\, emphasizing technical skills\, critical thinking\, and professional competencies. The NCyTE VCCC strengthens talent pipelines and demonstrates learners education has prepared them for entry into the cybersecurity workforce. This session will highlight the Challenge’s design\, implementation\, and impact on student engagement and career readiness.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:CYBERSECURITY RISK AND REAL WORLD PROBLEM-SOLVING
LOCATION:BLDG T-403\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/caffe976f8951898e0fde6688f658677
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260624T181500Z
DTEND:20260624T190000Z
SUMMARY:AI-Proof Assignments for Cybersecurity Classes in an Online Environment
DESCRIPTION: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.
CATEGORIES:FOUNDATIONS OF INTERDISCIPLINARY CYBERSECURITY
LOCATION:BLDG T-101/102\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/8b3a6b29c7d6ac8a628da63a25911f7e
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260624T181500Z
DTEND:20260624T200000Z
SUMMARY:Deploying CTFd with Docker for Live Capture the Flag
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on session introduces participants to hosting Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions using CTFd\, an open-source CTF platform. The ses sion begins with a brief overview of how CTFs are used in education\, workforce training\, and outreach to develop practical cybersecurity skills such as problem solving\, analysis\, and teamwork.\nParticipants will then install Docker and deploy CTFd live on their own laptops\, following a step-by-step walkthrough. The session demonstrates how to launch a functional CTF instance\, access the administrative interface\, configure basic settings\, and create a sample challenge suitable for instructional use. Common setup issues\, classroom considerations\, and environment safety practices will be discussed throughout the session.\n\nBy the end of the presentation\, attendees will have a working CTFd environment and the foundational knowledge needed to host their own Capture the Flag events for students\, trainees\, or community programs.
CATEGORIES:FOUNDATIONS OF INTERDISCIPLINARY CYBERSECURITY
LOCATION:BLDG T-701\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/7e302fb9578a9ffe7917a4e4894a5f8d
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260624T191500Z
DTEND:20260624T200000Z
SUMMARY:Industry-led Experiences moving AI across multiple disciplines and populations
DESCRIPTION:This session will share actual experiences including successes\, challenges\, and risks in moving AI across multiple technical disciplines and across multiple populations (national\, regional\, local). Presenters will share actual experiences working with AI and other industry leaders to improve workforce preparation of students. &nbsp\;Panelists will share their actual experiences. &nbsp\;Dr. Beheler will moderate the panel and will share her work with Miami Dade College\, the National Applied AI Consortium NSF grant\, National NSF Centers\, and a state-wide initiative to integrate AI content across curriculum with strong industry guidance. &nbsp\;Dr. Wosczyna-Birch will share work that has been done on the national level through the National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing to provide guidance to colleges on how to incorporate AI content into learning to better prepare the workforce in various fields of manufacturing. &nbsp\;Dr. Jones will share his work on implementing the network and AI tools first for his college as a means for students in multiple disciplines to immediately work together using AI tools. &nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:AI EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND RISK IMPLICATIONS
LOCATION:BLDG T Fogelson Theater\, Moraine Valley Community College
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URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/d678b0b55f555ccc3f54154b1099b629
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260624T191500Z
DTEND:20260624T200000Z
SUMMARY:When AI Fails Undetected: Rethinking Institutional Governance\, Operations\, and Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming woven into how higher-education institutions teach\, operate\, and make decisions. Yet many of the most consequential AI risks rarely surface as obvious cybersecurity failures. Instead\, they emerge quietly through routine use\, opaque model behavior\, and unclear ownership\, often slipping past traditional IT and security controls until trust\, compliance\, or institutional credibility is already in jeopardy. Drawing on experience building and governing enterprise-scale AI platforms in regulated environments\, this presentation examines how AI can reshaping institutional operating models\, risk management practices\, and lines of accountability. It highlights why cybersecurity teams increasingly find themselves inheriting risks created upstream by governance gaps\, and why mitigating AI-driven threats demands leadership\, policy clarity\, and cross-functional alignment rather than technical controls alone. The presentation concludes by looking forward to the opportunities AI makes possible. When thoughtfully integrated\, AI can expand how institutions teach\, learn\, and collaborate across disciplines. It offers higher education the chance not only to adapt to change\, but to actively shape the future it serves.
CATEGORIES:AI EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND RISK IMPLICATIONS
LOCATION:BLDG T-924\, Moraine Valley Community College
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URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/eee3512aa28bbe8c9b12ace22bf93b6f
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
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DTEND:20260624T200000Z
SUMMARY:Embedding Cybersecurity Awareness into Strategic Management Business Course through Community-Engaged Learning
DESCRIPTION:This session presents a scalable\, community-engaged instructional model that embeds cybersecurity awareness into a strategic management business course without requiring technical prerequisites. Students conducted comprehensive strategic analyses of local businesses that integrated traditional competitive\, operational\, and environmental factors with an explicit evaluation of cybersecurity awareness\, data protection practices\, and organizational risk exposure. Based on their analyses\, student teams developed context-specific\, actionable recommendations aligned with each firm’s size\, industry\, and digital maturity.\n\nThe project culminated in two public-facing components: poster presentations at an institutional symposium and a community cybersecurity awareness workshop open to students\, local businesses\, and residents. This dual-audience approach reinforced professional communication skills while extending cybersecurity education beyond the classroom. Business owners reported increased awareness of cyber risks and appreciation for student-generated insights\, while students demonstrated heightened understanding of ethical responsibility\, risk management\, and regulatory considerations.\n\nThe session illustrates how business programs can meaningfully contribute to cybersecurity talent pipelines through interdisciplinary\, applied learning. During the session\, participants will examine project design\, assessment strategies\, and implementation logistics\, followed by a guided interactive activity to adapt the model to their own disciplines and institutional contexts. Emphasis will be placed on feasibility\, academic–industry collaboration\, and workforce-relevant skill development across non-technical programs.
CATEGORIES:CYBERSECURITY RISK AND REAL WORLD PROBLEM-SOLVING
LOCATION:BLDG T-404\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/23f5496004feb50786f51f13df2d4284
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260624T191500Z
DTEND:20260624T200000Z
SUMMARY:Using AI to Create a More Inclusive Workplace for Neurodivergent Talent
DESCRIPTION:In today’s rapidly evolving world\, the growing popularity of AI is transforming various aspects of our workplace experience. One area where AI is making a significant impact is in learning and development. AI can be a game-changer for workplace inclusion\, in particular for neurodivergent employees\, which make up roughly 20% of the population. AI can equalize the playing field by assisting neurodivergent employees by automating repetitive tasks\, offering real-time assistance and sensory support\, and personalizing work experiences for greater productivity. More this technology can also benefit non-neurodivergent employees. In this session\, attendees will learn to understand the challenges faced by neurodivergent employees in the workplace\, identify AI tools to address those challenges\, and balance AI benefits and risks with ethical implementation.
CATEGORIES:HUMAN FACTORS PRIVACY ETHICS AND GOVERNANCE IN CYBERSECURITY
LOCATION:BLDG T-926\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/da6e627d43b818d76113017368bb6ada
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260624T200000Z
DTEND:20260624T203000Z
SUMMARY:Mid-Day Break 2
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LOCATION:Building T Main Lobby\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
UID:1036298559b445a54292b1c933e526b0
URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/1036298559b445a54292b1c933e526b0
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260624T200000Z
DTEND:20260624T203000Z
SUMMARY:Sweet Connections: Faculty & Fellows Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:Take a break that builds your future. Located right beside the mid-day break area\, Sweet Connections is a relaxed\, 30-minute meet-and-greet designed to connect cybersecurity teaching fellows with faculty members.\n\nNCyTE’s Faculty Fellowship Program addresses the community college cybersecurity faculty shortage by preparing bachelor’s and master’s students to explore careers in teaching. Meet these exceptional recent and soon-to-be graduates who are ready to complete a short teaching assignment at a community college. Fellows are available for placements between July 1 and August 1\, with assignments completed by September 4\, 2026.\n\nThis informal gathering is intended to help spark mentor connections\, collaboration\, and future teaching partnerships in a fun and welcoming environment. Enjoy snacks\, conversation\, and a chance to connect around shared interests and expertise. If your college has a current or upcoming faculty need\, this is a simple\, low-pressure way to connect with emerging talent. If you’ve been thinking about mentoring\, hosting\, or just expanding your network\, this is a great place to start.\n\nGrab something sweet\, meet someone new\, and help build the next generation of cybersecurity educators.
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LOCATION:BLDG T-100A\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3e7a541cf1f6b8964731df6c391af263
URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/3e7a541cf1f6b8964731df6c391af263
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260624T203000Z
DTEND:20260624T211500Z
SUMMARY:Balancing Innovation and Risk: Integrating AI Security Awareness into Business Education
DESCRIPTION:As artificial intelligence becomes rapidly embedded in modern business workflows\, students across disciplines are adopting AI platforms for productivity\, analysis\, and decision support\, often without fully understanding the associated security and privacy risks. This presentation explores the design and delivery of Introduction to AI in Business\, a collaboratively taught interdisciplinary course that intentionally integrated cybersecurity principles into a business-focused AI curriculum.\n\nWhile the course introduced students to the strategic value and operational benefits of AI\, it placed particular emphasis on the risks surrounding sensitive\, personal\, and proprietary information when using public and enterprise AI systems. Several course modules explicitly addressed data exposure\, model training risks\, prompt leakage\, intellectual property concerns\, and organizational policy considerations.\n\nTo better understand student perspectives\, we conducted surveys measuring perceived risk\, trust in AI platforms\, and awareness of data security implications before and after targeted instructional interventions. This presentation discusses course structure\, instructional strategies\, and survey findings\, highlighting how intentional cross-disciplinary teaching can improve student awareness of AI-related security risks while preserving an appreciation for AI’s transformative potential.\n\nAttendees will gain insight into practical approaches for embedding cybersecurity literacy into non-technical curricula and fostering more security-conscious AI use across academic disciplines.
CATEGORIES:AI EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND RISK IMPLICATIONS
LOCATION:BLDG T-924\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3d372f9a15b1d04286bc3b7153155351
URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/3d372f9a15b1d04286bc3b7153155351
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260624T203000Z
DTEND:20260624T211500Z
SUMMARY:Developing a Cybersecurity Program at an HBCU Focused on Critical Infrastructure and Agricultural Systems
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nA 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.\n\nThe 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.
CATEGORIES:FOUNDATIONS OF INTERDISCIPLINARY CYBERSECURITY
LOCATION:BLDG T-101/102\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
UID:7a98fbe97984885aad447e20f296a1d6
URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/7a98fbe97984885aad447e20f296a1d6
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260624T203000Z
DTEND:20260624T211500Z
SUMMARY:Educating for Digital Trust: Building resilience in a world of deepfakes\, phishing\, and AI-powered deception.
DESCRIPTION:Misinformation and social engineering attacks are escalating in scale and sophistication\, fueled by generative AI and global threat actors. This session explores how educators and organizations can embed misinformation resilience into cybersecurity curricula and workforce training. We will examine real-world cases\, highlight AI’s dual role as both a risk and a defense\, and share actionable strategies for preparing students\, government employees\, and private sector staff. Attendees will learn how to leverage AI-driven tools\, behavioral science\, and critical thinking exercises to strengthen awareness and build a culture of digital trust.
CATEGORIES:HUMAN FACTORS PRIVACY ETHICS AND GOVERNANCE IN CYBERSECURITY
LOCATION:BLDG T-926\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
UID:99c2743836583579a3fc5b3f20a0e635
URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/99c2743836583579a3fc5b3f20a0e635
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260624T213000Z
DTEND:20260624T215000Z
SUMMARY:Student Spotlight: AI-Powered Behavioral Biometrics: Continuous Authentication for Securing Emerging Cyber Systems
DESCRIPTION:The different traditional authentication methods such as tokens\, passwords and static biometrics continue to fail to protect modern cyber systems\, once initial access is compromised. As digital infrastructures across different sectors\, such as healthcare\, cloud application platforms\, and public services become more interconnected and are AI driven these days\, cybersecurity must move from one-time authentication to a continuous and an adaptive defense mechanisms.\n\nThis Student Spotlight presentation draws from a peer-reviewed research study which was published in the International Journal of Information Security (IJIS) that investigates AI-powered behavioral biometrics for continuous authentication. The research investigates how machine learning models could analyze behavioral patterns\, such as interaction dynamics and session behavior - to continuously verify the user’s identity in real time\, thereby reducing the risk of unauthorized access after login.\n\nThe presentation will be on the way in which behavioral biometrics have a human-centric and interdisciplinary approach to cybersecurity\, fusing the skills of AI\, human behavior\, and security systems\, and how it is being applied in critical sectors like healthcare sector\, cloud computing\, and online government services\, among others\, with consideration to the ethics of the same and the preparedness of the workforce.\n\nThis is going to explain how translating research insights into accessible concepts makes it possible for students and educators to bridge cybersecurity\, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and human factors to make them even more resilient to emerging cyber threats. The session will emphasize the role of interdisciplinary education and student-led research in shaping the future of AI-enabled cybersecurity solutions.
CATEGORIES:HUMAN FACTORS PRIVACY ETHICS AND GOVERNANCE IN CYBERSECURITY
LOCATION:BLDG M Moraine Rooms\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
UID:0d3b0a0aa7ea5f4f42cdd66c750b60a2
URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/0d3b0a0aa7ea5f4f42cdd66c750b60a2
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260624T215000Z
DTEND:20260624T220000Z
SUMMARY:Day 2 Recap
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LOCATION:BLDG M Moraine Rooms\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
UID:514824d5919f7d062290e35c13896954
URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/514824d5919f7d062290e35c13896954
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260625T120000Z
DTEND:20260625T160000Z
SUMMARY:Registration Open & Badge Pick-Up
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LOCATION:BLDG M Lobby\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
UID:d917d698c9a7e163376d21128120f9c1
URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/d917d698c9a7e163376d21128120f9c1
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260625T121500Z
DTEND:20260625T124500Z
SUMMARY:Networking Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Pick up your lunch in the foyer and proceed to the Moraine Rooms for the lunch panel and discussion.
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LOCATION:BLDG M Moraine Foyer\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
UID:6f37422327766ed29cbc5836d8e3510a
URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/6f37422327766ed29cbc5836d8e3510a
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260625T124500Z
DTEND:20260625T133000Z
SUMMARY:Morning Plenary: TBD
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LOCATION:BLDG M Moraine Rooms\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
UID:68b153a85df52d4d8562fa491c90519b
URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/68b153a85df52d4d8562fa491c90519b
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260625T134500Z
DTEND:20260625T143000Z
SUMMARY:Building a Virtual SOC with AI: Free\, Web-Based Cyber Labs for Everyone
DESCRIPTION:As cybersecurity threats grow\, access to realistic\, hands-on training environments remains limited—especially for students outside traditional technical programs. This session demonstrates how an AI-assisted design process was used to create a fully web-based\, virtual Security Operations Center (SOC) that is free and accessible to any student with a browser.\n\nThe virtual SOC replicates real-world analyst workflows through four monitoring screens and an integrated activity dashboard that guides learners through incident investigation and response. Students gain practical experience with the tools\, processes\, and decision-making used by SOC analysts.\n\nBeyond cybersecurity\, the environment functions as an interdisciplinary laboratory. Students engage from multiple perspectives—evaluating business risk and continuity\, analyzing digital evidence\, examining social engineering and human factors\, and building detection logic\, automation\, and AI-assisted analysis. This reflects modern incident response\, where technical\, organizational\, and human factors intersect.\n\nA key innovation is the use of AI to generate realistic\, customizable scenarios and continuously refine them through rapid iteration—enabling instructors to quickly adapt exercises to different disciplines\, skill levels\, and emerging threats. Attendees will tour the live environment and see how AI accelerates scenario design and evolution. Participants will leave with practical methods\, sample prompts\, and implementation strategies to build\, adapt\, and scale their own AI-driven\, scenario-based learning experiences across disciplines.\n\n
CATEGORIES:AI EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND RISK IMPLICATIONS
LOCATION:BLDG T-924\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
UID:d1e8cbeda3d2ebdd6f28813451279f6d
URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/d1e8cbeda3d2ebdd6f28813451279f6d
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260625T134500Z
DTEND:20260625T143000Z
SUMMARY:FRAMEWORK FOR SCADA CYBERSECURITY - The Critical Infrastructure Framework
DESCRIPTION:Based on the current CSET Tool Assessment frameworks and standards for Process Control and relevant NIST Special Publications\, and my 27 + years in IT/OT with ExxonMobil and academic work with the Idaho National Labs\, this presentation will provide Critical Infrastructure faculty\, students\, and industry an understanding of the use of the Cyber Security Evaluation Tool (CSET®)\, a free stand-alone desktop application that systematically guides asset owners and operators through evaluating operational and information technology. The Department of Homeland (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) offer the CSET® download at no cost. The presentation will expand on the classroom use of a CSET by implementing an AI simulated CSET risk assessment to provide more real-world experience to students. The CSET embedded frameworks and standards will be demonstrated\, and participants will learn how to apply the frameworks and standards to new and existing SCADA applications and implementations\, including in an IT/OT environment.\n\n Key learner objectives and outcomes for this presentation:\n\nProvide an overview of what SCADA Systems are\, the risks associated with different types of SCADA Systems including the sophisticated threats targeting industrial environments (e.g.\, Stuxnet\, Flame)Understand an overview and introduction of the CSET Tool and various frameworks and standards for SCADA and IT/OT Risk Assessments provided within the CSET Tool.Demonstrate how to apply risk assessment frameworks and standards to enable the governance and implementation of SCADA and IT/OT cybersecurity plans with a focus on the CSET Tool using AI.Examine actionable take-aways for performing a CSET Tool Risk Assessment for SCADA systems in an IT/OT environment.\n
CATEGORIES:CYBERSECURITY RISK AND REAL WORLD PROBLEM-SOLVING
LOCATION:BLDG T-404\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
UID:323f8508bc33a8709d9bd107adbce4f9
URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/323f8508bc33a8709d9bd107adbce4f9
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260625T134500Z
DTEND:20260625T152500Z
SUMMARY:Integrating the National Cyber League (NCL) into the College Classroom
DESCRIPTION:The National Cyber League (NCL) provides a powerful platform for students to develop applied cybersecurity skills through real-world challenges\, yet many faculty members new to teaching cybersecurity are unsure how to incorporate it effectively into their courses. This interactive workshop is designed to bridge that gap by guiding educators through practical strategies for integrating NCL into the college classroom. Over the course of 1 1/2 hours\, participants will engage in hands-on activities that model how NCL exercises can be aligned with course objectives\, assessment strategies\, and student learning outcomes. The session will begin with an overview of NCL’s structure\, resources\, and competition format\, followed by collaborative exercises where attendees will design sample lesson plans and classroom activities that leverage NCL challenges. Participants will also explore methods for scaffolding student engagement\, fostering teamwork\, and connecting NCL experiences to broader curricular goals. Ample time will be provided for Q&A and peer discussion\, ensuring that attendees leave with actionable ideas tailored to their own teaching contexts. By the end of the workshop\, educators will gain confidence in using NCL as a tool to enrich cybersecurity education\, enhance student motivation\, and provide experiential learning opportunities that prepare students for success in both academic and professional settings.
CATEGORIES:CYBERSECURITY RISK AND REAL WORLD PROBLEM-SOLVING
LOCATION:BLDG T-701\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
UID:f7121e54e06a455f43ce58bbd301f452
URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/f7121e54e06a455f43ce58bbd301f452
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260625T134500Z
DTEND:20260625T152500Z
SUMMARY:Drive to Secure: Integrating IoT Cybersecurity into Automotive Education with the Sentinel Workforce Model
DESCRIPTION:As modern vehicles evolve into sophisticated IoT ecosystems\, the intersection of automotive technology and cybersecurity has become a critical frontier for workforce development. This interactive workshop demonstrates how to bridge the gap between traditional automotive programs and cybersecurity curricula. Participants will explore the application of the National Science Foundation-funded SENTINEL (Security and Networking Training through Immersive\, Novel\, and Experiential Learning) model—a scalable\, non-credit approach pioneered by Wake Technical Community College—specifically tailored for securing in-car communication systems.\n\nThe session will focus on the technical and pedagogical strategies for teaching IoT cybersecurity measures to automotive students. Educators will engage in hands-on demonstrations of in-vehicle network vulnerabilities (such as CAN bus exploitation) and the corresponding defensive protocols required to secure them. Beyond the technical\, we will share "lessons learned" from the Sentinel program’s holistic immersion model\, which integrates industry mentoring and work-based learning into technical instruction.\n\nAttendees will leave with a practical framework for implementing high-impact\, immersive labs that prepare students for the unique security challenges of the transportation and manufacturing sectors. We will conclude with a collaborative session on scaling this cross-disciplinary model to other technical programs\, highlighting how non-credit\, cohort-based pathways can accelerate talent development and complement existing CAE-CD academic tracks.
CATEGORIES:FOUNDATIONS OF INTERDISCIPLINARY CYBERSECURITY
LOCATION:BLDG T-403\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
UID:2215ea30d05d64aa5bb72eeda3cf8220
URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/2215ea30d05d64aa5bb72eeda3cf8220
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260625T134500Z
DTEND:20260625T143000Z
SUMMARY:Real Time Crime Center and Public University Partnerships for Cybersecurity and Criminal Justice
DESCRIPTION:Rural communities have the same challenges as large metropolitan cities but in different scales. They suffer from gang violence\, drug and human trafficking\, violent crimes\, and vehicular crimes. Combining these crimes with a geographically dispersed area with multiple law enforcement agencies only adds to the challenges. For example\, the City of Knoxville TN covers 100 square miles with 200\,000 residents. Taking that same population density to east Tennessee\, the required land area would be over 1\,000 square miles and cover dozens of agencies. To address these challenges\, East Tennessee State University has partnered with the City of Johnson City\, Northeast Tennessee's largest municipality\, to establish the first Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) at a university that serves the region. The RTCC will be a fusion center of law enforcement agencies that cooperate to combat crime. RTCCs enhance public safety by integrating live surveillance\, data analytics\, and rapid response coordination across law enforcement agencies. These centers enable proactive crime prevention through real-time monitoring and predictive policing strategies. By streamlining communication and access to critical information\, RTCCs improve emergency response times and investigative efficiency. Their implementation fosters community trust and resilience by promoting transparency and data-driven decision-making in public safety operations.
CATEGORIES:FOUNDATIONS OF INTERDISCIPLINARY CYBERSECURITY
LOCATION:BLDG T-101/102\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/ba9355adb49910b8a1433ee503dd52e7
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260625T134500Z
DTEND:20260625T143000Z
SUMMARY:Lighting the Way: How a Grassroots Cybersecurity Nonprofit United a Community
DESCRIPTION:What happens when cybersecurity stops being a siloed function and becomes a shared community mission? This session tells the story of the Go Cyber Collective\, a nonprofit that started with a single individual and has grown into a thriving community of more than 90 engaged members meeting monthly\, united by a common goal of strengthening collective cyber resilience.\n\nAttendees will learn how the Go Cyber Collective was intentionally designed to be a lighthouse for the community\, serving as a trusted hub for cybersecurity education\, collaboration\, and support. The presentation explores how strategic partnerships with academia created a gateway for students to engage directly with real-world practitioners\, participate in meaningful discussions\, and build professional networks before entering the workforce.\n\nThe session will also highlight the creation of a mutual aid model that brings together government agencies\, private companies\, and security professionals to support one another during cyber incidents. Rather than competing\, members collaborate\, share expertise\, and respond together when attacks occur.\n\nThis talk is both a case study and a playbook. Attendees will walk away with practical insights on building trust\, growing membership organically\, engaging diverse stakeholders\, and transforming cybersecurity from an isolated discipline into a shared community responsibility.
CATEGORIES:HUMAN FACTORS PRIVACY ETHICS AND GOVERNANCE IN CYBERSECURITY
LOCATION:BLDG T-926\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
UID:a814b89f20f55ab0e68877eb6a43871a
URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/a814b89f20f55ab0e68877eb6a43871a
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260625T144000Z
DTEND:20260625T152500Z
SUMMARY:India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI): Deconstructing Hardware-Backed Security in an AI-Driven World
DESCRIPTION:India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is a real-time digital payment system that has effectively replaced cash for millions of users across India and parts of Asia. As real-time payment platforms expand globally\, the fight against account takeover (ATO) and SIM-swap fraud has intensified.\n\nUPI has emerged as a global benchmark—not only for its massive scale\, processing over 10 billion transactions monthly—but also for its distinctive device-binding security model. Unlike U.S. peer-to-peer (P2P) payment systems that primarily rely on software-based multi-factor authentication (MFA)\, UPI enforces a hardware-and-network-level handshake that tightly couples the user\, device\, SIM\, and bank account.\n\nThis session will explore the UPI technical stack in depth\, examining how it leverages the mobile device’s Trusted Execution Environment (TEE)\, SIM-based identity\, and cryptographic binding to create a practical “Zero Trust” payment ecosystem. Attendees will gain insight into why UPI has proven highly resilient to large-scale fraud—and what global payment systems can learn from its architecture in an AI-accelerated threat landscape.
CATEGORIES:CYBERSECURITY RISK AND REAL WORLD PROBLEM-SOLVING
LOCATION:BLDG T-404\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
UID:7e99e66b731c3ee13122b6b4304a2c66
URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/7e99e66b731c3ee13122b6b4304a2c66
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260625T144000Z
DTEND:20260625T152500Z
SUMMARY:Securing the Future: Embedding AI-Driven Cybersecurity Across Critical Infrastructure Education
DESCRIPTION:As artificial intelligence and emerging technologies such as quantum computing rapidly transform critical infrastructure sectors\, cybersecurity education must evolve just as quickly. This session presents a scalable\, practice-driven model for embedding AI-enabled cybersecurity concepts across diverse academic programs while strengthening workforce readiness for CISA’s Critical Infrastructure sectors. Drawing on real-world curriculum design\, industry-aligned labs\, and cross-sector collaboration\, this presentation demonstrates how AI can be leveraged both as a defensive tool and a threat vector. Participants will explore hands-on learning strategies that integrate AI-assisted threat detection\, secure system design\, and ethical risk analysis into cybersecurity\, IT\, data science\, and engineering programs. The session highlights partnerships between academia\, industry\, and government stakeholders to ensure instructional relevance\, workforce alignment\, and national security impact\, directly supporting America’s AI Action Plan by securing emerging technologies while harnessing AI for cybersecurity innovation.
CATEGORIES:FOUNDATIONS OF INTERDISCIPLINARY CYBERSECURITY
LOCATION:BLDG T-101/102\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
UID:5bc37934814ec14d2d2c2c5bef6e5733
URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/5bc37934814ec14d2d2c2c5bef6e5733
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260625T144000Z
DTEND:20260625T152500Z
SUMMARY:Sharing the Spark: Advancing the Development of New and Early Career Faculty in Cybersecurity Education
DESCRIPTION:The cybersecurity workforce gap in critical infrastructure sectors demands not only more professionals\, but more qualified educators to train them. Critical infrastructure—including energy\, water\, transportation\, healthcare facilities\, and financial services—faces escalating cyber threats while struggling to fill specialized security roles. Two complementary initiatives address this need: the CAE-CD New and Early Career Faculty program and the NCyTE Community College Cybersecurity Fellowship Program. By focusing on faculty development\, these initiatives equip educators with the tools and knowledge needed to deliver high-quality cybersecurity education aligned with the unique requirements of critical infrastructure protection and workforce needs.\n\nThis presentation provides an overview of how these programs support and engage new and early-career faculty throughout their professional development journey. We will explore effective strategies for faculty mentorship\, professional development\, and ongoing skill development that help educators transition successfully into cybersecurity teaching roles at 2-and 4-year institutions. Members from both initiatives\, including participants who have engaged with both programs\, will share their experiences and insights into how these opportunities have shaped their teaching careers and strengthened cybersecurity education.\n\nAttendees will learn practical approaches for supporting faculty development within their own institutions and discover how collaborative efforts across programs can amplify impact. Whether you're a new faculty member seeking guidance or an administrator looking to strengthen your faculty pipeline\, this session offers valuable perspectives on building and sustaining excellence in cybersecurity education.
CATEGORIES:FOUNDATIONS OF INTERDISCIPLINARY CYBERSECURITY
LOCATION:BLDG T Fogelson Theater\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3c02a584fe7189ef52f8bef09211eef2
URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/3c02a584fe7189ef52f8bef09211eef2
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260625T144000Z
DTEND:20260625T152500Z
SUMMARY:The Cognitive Training: Operate Like a Pro Athlete
DESCRIPTION:Esports has evolved into a globally recognized\, high-stakes competitive sport. This shift\, recognizing professional gamers as "cognitive athletes\," is not only reshaping entertainment but also creating a tactic to advance cyber talent to meet the demands of emerging accelerants like AI and quantum\, as the skills essential for top-tier esports competitors mirror the mental architecture needed for future tech professionals.\n\nThis keynote explores the emerging Cognitive Domain and how the high-pressure\, mentally demanding competitive gaming offers a powerful\, unconventional training ground for critical infrastructure resilience.\n\nWe will frame the human mind not just as a tool\, but as a muscle requiring deliberate conditioning. Through analysis of neurological data and performance metrics from top-tier competitive gaming\, this presentation will demonstrate how structured cognitive conditioning—focused on rapid decision-making\, pattern recognition under stress\, sustained attention\, and collaborative problem-solving—directly translates into enhanced mental agility to counter advanced persistent threats\, strengthening focus during prolonged monitoring sessions\, and optimizing team coordination under the duress of a live cyber-attack on critical systems.\n\nJoin us to uncover the science behind "training like a pro gamer" for high-performing operations. We will conclude with dedicated small group discussions designed to actively engage the audience in exploring and defining the practical application of cognitive games and specialized exercises within both academic curricula and industry professional development programs. Attendees will leave with actionable insights on building a superiorly conditioned "cognitive muscle" ready to face the future of critical infrastructure security.
CATEGORIES:HUMAN FACTORS PRIVACY ETHICS AND GOVERNANCE IN CYBERSECURITY
LOCATION:BLDG T-926\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
UID:347c32a5a1ab5ecc423dc466fe0f1d98
URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/347c32a5a1ab5ecc423dc466fe0f1d98
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260625T153000Z
DTEND:20260625T160000Z
SUMMARY:Mid-Day Break 3
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LOCATION:Building T Main Lobby\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
UID:2fb00ca85eee6850093d663f601e239b
URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/2fb00ca85eee6850093d663f601e239b
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260625T153000Z
DTEND:20260625T160000Z
SUMMARY:Sweet Connections: Faculty & Fellows Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:Take a break that builds your future. Located right beside the mid-day break area\, Sweet Connections is a relaxed\, 30-minute meet-and-greet designed to connect cybersecurity teaching fellows with faculty members.\n\nNCyTE’s Faculty Fellowship Program addresses the community college cybersecurity faculty shortage by preparing bachelor’s and master’s students to explore careers in teaching. Meet these exceptional recent and soon-to-be graduates who are ready to complete a short teaching assignment at a community college. Fellows are available for placements between July 1 and August 1\, with assignments completed by September 4\, 2026.\n\nThis informal gathering is intended to help spark mentor connections\, collaboration\, and future teaching partnerships in a fun and welcoming environment. Enjoy snacks\, conversation\, and a chance to connect around shared interests and expertise. If your college has a current or upcoming faculty need\, this is a simple\, low-pressure way to connect with emerging talent. If you’ve been thinking about mentoring\, hosting\, or just expanding your network\, this is a great place to start.\n\nGrab something sweet\, meet someone new\, and help build the next generation of cybersecurity educators.
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LOCATION:BLDG T-100A\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
UID:aa49ae48e0bd0baaf77fb6a01d2001ff
URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/aa49ae48e0bd0baaf77fb6a01d2001ff
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260625T160000Z
DTEND:20260625T164500Z
SUMMARY:From Classroom to Career: Cybersecurity in the Real World
DESCRIPTION:Artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are reshaping how organizations operate\, secure data\, and manage risk. This presentation examines the expanding role of AI\, automation\, and advanced digital systems in modern cybersecurity and governance environments. Emphasis is placed on understanding how emerging technologies introduce new threat vectors\, ethical concerns\, and compliance challenges alongside their benefits.\n\nDrawing from experience in cybersecurity education and technology governance\, the session explores practical examples of AI-driven systems\, cloud platforms\, and automated decision-making tools\, highlighting associated risks such as data privacy\, model bias\, system misuse\, and overreliance on automation. Attendees will gain insight into how foundational cybersecurity principles\, risk assessment\, and policy awareness can be applied to emerging technologies to support responsible and secure adoption. The presentation encourages a balanced approach that integrates technical understanding with governance\, ethics\, and risk management to better prepare students and professionals for an evolving digital landscape.
CATEGORIES:AI EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND RISK IMPLICATIONS
LOCATION:BLDG T-924\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
UID:f2fb8b8ca41fbf84bc64ed77a7bb27d3
URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/f2fb8b8ca41fbf84bc64ed77a7bb27d3
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260625T160000Z
DTEND:20260625T164500Z
SUMMARY:The Cyber Nobody Thinks About: Discovering Work Roles Protecting Critical Infrastructure Through Try Cyber's Micro-Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Framing technical cybersecurity concepts through critical infrastructure places abstract cyber vulnerabilities in everyday life\, connecting them to systems we rely on and only notice when they stop working. This presentation will highlight how Try Cyber's digital mentor-guided micro-challenges can be used to engage the cyber curious by situating common cybersecurity tasks and work roles within critical infrastructure contexts. Try Cyber bridges the gap between cybersecurity talent development and critical infrastructure workforce needs by offering hands-on experiences that demonstrate how cyber professionals protect essential services within critical infrastructure sectors. Attendees to this session will learn strategies for using these critical infrastructure-focused micro-challenges to spark interest\, facilitate work role discovery\, and create memorable first experiences with cybersecurity concepts.\n\nTry Cyber helps students and professionals understand that cyber career opportunities extend far beyond traditional tech companies. Participants discover how cybersecurity expertise safeguards transportation networks\, ensures emergency services remain operational during crises\, protects communication systems\, secures water treatment facilities\, and defends financial transactions. Newly released micro-challenges\, specifically introduce fundamental cybersecurity concepts related to privacy compliance\, systems security management\, infrastructure support\, incident response\, and digital evidence collection and analysis through the lens of critical infrastructure sectors.
CATEGORIES:CYBERSECURITY RISK AND REAL WORLD PROBLEM-SOLVING
LOCATION:BLDG T-404\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
UID:cf46f095b398c91d6dbcef7e31916c65
URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/cf46f095b398c91d6dbcef7e31916c65
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260625T160000Z
DTEND:20260625T164500Z
SUMMARY:Designing an AI-Mentored IoT Course Using Agile
DESCRIPTION:This presentation introduces the instructional format behind Sinclair College’s AI-mentored Internet of Things (IoT) course\, designed to blend experiential learning\, Agile practices\, and personalized student pathways. The class is structured around two-week sprints in which students are expected to deliver demonstrable value\, mirroring real-world IoT product and systems development.\n\nEach sprint includes three stand-up meetings distributed across the two weeks\, followed by a value presentation to a client and a structured retrospective. Students work from a Kanban board populated with value-based deliverables and supportive task suggestions. While these deliverables provide clear guidance\, students are empowered to modify or create their own\, allowing them to pursue individual interests and tailor solutions to specific IoT verticals.\n\nThe course is composed of seven two-week sessions\, each focused on a different IoT domain. Two of these sessions are dedicated specifically to IoT security\, encouraging students to incorporate security considerations directly into their projects. Rather than treating security as a standalone topic\, students are guided to apply secure design\, threat awareness\, and risk mitigation within the context of their chosen verticals and use cases.\n\nAgile is embedded throughout the course\, giving students hands-on experience with multiple practices such as monitoring flow metrics\, Kanban board visualization\, and Scrum events. These experiences prepare students for industry expectations and provide foundational Agile knowledge aligned with Professional Kanban I (PKI) certification. The result is a scalable\, adaptive learning model that unifies AI mentorship\, Agile delivery\, and modern IoT education.
CATEGORIES:FOUNDATIONS OF INTERDISCIPLINARY CYBERSECURITY
LOCATION:BLDG T-925\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
UID:212cb3ff9168caefab942c6ca4ca4a99
URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/212cb3ff9168caefab942c6ca4ca4a99
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260625T160000Z
DTEND:20260625T164500Z
SUMMARY:Teaching AI Essentials for Cybersecurity: Curriculum\, Skills\, and Case Studies
DESCRIPTION:Artificial Intelligence is transforming the communications and technology landscape\, driving an urgent need for professionals who can effectively understand\, deploy\, and protect AI‑powered systems. This session presents a practical\, interdisciplinary approach to preparing the cybersecurity workforce through the EC-Council Artificial Intelligence Essentials course outline and contents\, emphasizing the foundational knowledge\, skills\, and abilities (KSAs) required for AI‑aware cybersecurity practice.\n\nPresenters will outline the structure and learning objectives of the AI Essentials course\, highlighting core competencies targeted in the course. Attendees will also receive an overview of the curriculum’s resource ecosystem\, including guidance on how to obtain free instructional materials (e book and video lectures) and optional add‑ons such as hands‑on labs\, exam‑prep modules\, and certification exam vouchers.\n\nThe session features case studies from North Carolina Central University and Lenoir Community College\, both of which piloted the course across diverse student groups. Faculty will share implementation experiences\, student outcomes\, lessons learned\, and recommendations for institutions considering adoption.\n\nBy linking AI literacy with cybersecurity readiness\, this session provides a scalable model for equipping learners across disciplines with the essential skills needed to navigate—and secure—an increasingly AI‑driven world
CATEGORIES:FOUNDATIONS OF INTERDISCIPLINARY CYBERSECURITY
LOCATION:BLDG T-101/102\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
UID:f24a1371bf03b11724a836d50996f6b6
URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/f24a1371bf03b11724a836d50996f6b6
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260625T160000Z
DTEND:20260625T164500Z
SUMMARY:AI++ / AI--: Applying Cyber Risk Thinking to Generative AI in the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:As generative AI tools become embedded in teaching and learning\, students must learn not only how to use these technologies but also how to evaluate\, validate\, and take responsibility for their outputs. In cyber-related fields\, unverified or inaccurate AI-generated content introduces real risk\, affecting documentation\, policy analysis\, compliance\, and technical decision-making. This session applies cyber risk thinking to generative AI use in the classroom\, framing AI use as a system that must be assessed for potential threats\, vulnerabilities\, impact\, and appropriate safeguards. Rather than framing AI as inherently good or bad\, the presenters focus on helping students recognize tradeoffs\, understand where AI adds value\, and where human judgment remains essential. The presentation brings together a community college faculty member and a four-year university faculty member to share lessons learned from teaching with generative AI across the academic pipeline. Drawing on experiences from Privacy for Professionals and related courses\, the presenters share best practices for teaching ethical and responsible AI use in ways that prepare students for academic progression and professional expectations. The session also highlights how the AI Assessment Scale (AIAS) was used to clarify acceptable AI use and to reinforce accountability\, transparency\, and verification of AI-generated work. Attendees will leave with practical strategies and classroom-ready case studies they can adapt for embedding ethical AI use\, risk awareness\, and student responsibility into business\, policy\, IT\, and cybersecurity curricula.
CATEGORIES:HUMAN FACTORS PRIVACY ETHICS AND GOVERNANCE IN CYBERSECURITY
LOCATION:BLDG T-926\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
UID:525ab09de548c7dd2c3c10b11af9c6c2
URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/525ab09de548c7dd2c3c10b11af9c6c2
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260625T170000Z
DTEND:20260625T173000Z
SUMMARY:Working Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Pick up your lunch in the foyer and proceed to the Moraine Rooms for the lunch panel and discussion.
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LOCATION:BLDG M Moraine Foyer\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
UID:7971ccbdf2160060c75b8af15f3e6f1f
URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/7971ccbdf2160060c75b8af15f3e6f1f
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260625T173000Z
DTEND:20260625T183000Z
SUMMARY:Lunch Speaker: The New Perimeter: AI Ethics\, Data Risk\, and Cybersecurity in Every Organization
DESCRIPTION:When we talk about cybersecurity\, we tend to focus on threats from the outside: phishing attacks\, ransomware\, and data breaches. But the most consequential vulnerabilities in any organization right now are already inside the building\, embedded in the tools used every day.\n&nbsp\;\nGenerative AI has moved from an occasional experiment to a constant presence in the learning and operational environments\, and most institutions and businesses have not kept up. Every time a user uploads work to a public AI tool\, and every time a user uses an agentic system to complete an assignment\, and every time a department adopts a new AI application without a data protection and retention policy\, the institution or orgnaization accepts risk it may not even recognize.\n&nbsp\;\nThis session frames AI governance as a cybersecurity imperative\, not just a pedagogical or business competitive preference. Drawing on law\, ethics\, and cross-disciplinary policy practice\, we will examine where the real vulnerabilities are\, what workers in every discipline need to understand\, and what practical guardrails look like in a world where the threat is already inside the perimeter.\n\n
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LOCATION:BLDG M Moraine Rooms\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
UID:1b07b31ab87e70ba890de1d2f1f3db2e
URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/1b07b31ab87e70ba890de1d2f1f3db2e
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260625T184500Z
DTEND:20260625T193000Z
SUMMARY:Impact of GenAI in the Classroom - Case Study from a Capstone Course!
DESCRIPTION:Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI)\, which uses Large Language Models (LLMs)\, has existed for a few years and has significantly influenced higher education. Although educators understand what GenAI is\, they find it challenging to implement it effectively in the classroom. While some disruptions have impacted student learning and assessment\, they have also notably affected faculty teaching STEM\, Business\, and other disciplines.&nbsp\;\n\nThis session will examine the impact on curriculum development\, assessment strategies\, and teaching methods for a business course\, including a case study from a Business Capstone course in the ABIT BAS program at UH Maui College. Session learning outcomes will include designing an adaptive curriculum\, project-based assessments\, and oral student presentations that showcase creativity in solving new and unique problems.\n\nThis session will cover general topics of interest to faculty\, staff\, and administrators\, including hands-on activities to actively engage a diverse audience. &nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:AI EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND RISK IMPLICATIONS
LOCATION:BLDG T-924\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
UID:0058d965c5bb0f3606fa53827b274ff3
URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/0058d965c5bb0f3606fa53827b274ff3
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260625T184500Z
DTEND:20260625T203000Z
SUMMARY:WARDEN: Visualizing the Cyber Kill Chain
DESCRIPTION:Help us build the future of cyber defense training!&nbsp\;Join our WARDEN group playtest and workshop to contribute to a hands-on tool that visualizes the Cyber Kill Chain and empowers our IT fleet.\n\nThe “Autonomous Cyber Defense Challenge” is a workforce development effort offered by the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific’s Basic and Applied Research Department to increase our understanding of the Cyber Kill Chain and how the use of deception can mitigate attacks. This introductory course focuses on autonomous agents\, network analysis\, and cyber Tactics\, Techniques\, and Procedures (TTPs). NIWC Pacific Science and Technology (S&T) develops novel research to produce applications that better train organizations and personnel to defend themselves\, and to augment our Naval warfighters' IT capabilities.\n\nWARDEN is a game-like application designed to empower engineers and scientists with a comprehensive understanding of Cyber Kill Chain fundamentals. This program aims to enable participants to apply security measures\, assess vulnerabilities\, conduct data collection and analysis of various network locations\, understand attack nomenclature\, and comprehend how using deception can offset an attack. These objectives encompass a broad knowledge base\, including familiarity with the taxonomy of cyber-attack behaviors\, reduction in time-from-machine\, and the ability to adapt to the continuously evolving landscapes of autonomous technology.\n\nThe objective of this workshop is to develop a cross-competency workforce of highly skilled network examiners and analysts who are expertly skilled at identifying attacks\, understanding the benefit of creating defensive machine learning agents\, and producing defensive mitigations which can be applied to mission-critical systems.
CATEGORIES:AI EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND RISK IMPLICATIONS
LOCATION:BLDG T-403\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
UID:31e83e0d484c788bfe6b7c81af35af24
URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/31e83e0d484c788bfe6b7c81af35af24
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260625T184500Z
DTEND:20260625T193000Z
SUMMARY:The Role of Community Colleges and private industry in Developing Student-Powered SOCs
DESCRIPTION:As cybersecurity threats continue to grow and the workforce gap widens\, community colleges are uniquely positioned to play a critical role in developing the next generation of cyber professionals. This presentation explores the value of establishing student-run Security Operations Centers (SOCs) through partnerships between community colleges and local managed service providers (MSPs). Drawing on lessons from workforce development research and practice\, including prior work on bridging cybersecurity skills gaps\, we highlight how experiential learning models enable students to develop real-world skills in threat monitoring\, incident response\, and security operations while still in the classroom. The session will examine how collaboration among education\, industry\, and community partners creates sustainable talent pipelines\, strengthens institutional security\, and provides employers with job-ready graduates. Attendees will gain practical insights into partnership models\, implementation considerations\, and measurable benefits for students\, colleges\, and industry stakeholders seeking scalable\, hands-on cybersecurity training solutions.
CATEGORIES:CYBERSECURITY RISK AND REAL WORLD PROBLEM-SOLVING
LOCATION:BLDG T-404\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ba522506e65b3577d96760acddf86216
URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/ba522506e65b3577d96760acddf86216
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260625T184500Z
DTEND:20260625T193000Z
SUMMARY:Teaching Cybersecurity for Jobs That Don’t Exist: Why Space Is the Ultimate Interdisciplinary Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Cybersecurity education often lags the reality of how critical infrastructure systems actually operate—interconnected\, global\, and shaped by risks that cross technical\, organizational\, and national boundaries. This presentation argues that space is uniquely suited to close that gap.\n\nDrawing on a collaboration between the University of Colorado\, Colorado Springs and Space ISAC\, this session reframes space not as a niche technical domain\, but as a pedagogical integrator—one that forces students to reason simultaneously about cybersecurity\, AI\, supply chains\, governance\, resilience\, and international coordination. Space systems touch nearly every critical infrastructure sector and operate in environments where failure is systemic\, consequences are global\, and roles evolve faster than job descriptions.\n\nPresenters will share how faculty and industry leaders co-designed interdisciplinary learning experiences that expose students to real-world cyber risk\, international perspectives\, and emerging workforce roles that did not exist when most academic programs were conceived. Attendees will leave with a new way to think about cybersecurity education: not as content to be added\, but as a capability to be cultivated across disciplines.
CATEGORIES:FOUNDATIONS OF INTERDISCIPLINARY CYBERSECURITY
LOCATION:BLDG T-101/102\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
UID:abfbb9f41a2e659df98dcd1cbd53b6de
URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/abfbb9f41a2e659df98dcd1cbd53b6de
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260625T184500Z
DTEND:20260625T193000Z
SUMMARY:When Less Isn't More in Critical Infrastructure Protection
DESCRIPTION:The cybersecurity landscape is shaped by an expanding and often overlapping set of standards and regulatory compliance frameworks\, including FERC\, NERC\, HIPAA\, NIST\, ISO\, CISA guidance\, and other privacy laws and sector-specific requirements. Navigating these requirements and frameworks presents challenges not only for organizations implementing security programs\, but also for educators and workforce developers preparing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. This session explores how cybersecurity standards and regulatory requirements align with workforce frameworks—such as the DCWF and NICE Workforce Framework—and how these connections can be best operationalized through industry-informed curricula and advisory committees.
CATEGORIES:HUMAN FACTORS PRIVACY ETHICS AND GOVERNANCE IN CYBERSECURITY
LOCATION:BLDG T-926\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
UID:5b21b1966251243086ddda4185751aba
URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/5b21b1966251243086ddda4185751aba
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260625T194500Z
DTEND:20260625T203000Z
SUMMARY:AI Supply Chain Vulnerabilities: A Backdoor Attack Demonstration Using Real Data
DESCRIPTION:Artificial intelligence (AI) systems increasingly depend on complex supply chains that include externally sourced datasets\, pretrained model checkpoints\, fine-tuning pipelines\, and automated feedback mechanisms. This layered dependency structure exposes AI systems to supply chain vulnerabilities that differ fundamentally from those in traditional software engineering. This work demonstrates that AI is not an exception to supply chain risk\; rather\, it amplifies such vulnerabilities through its reliance on data-driven learning. Using a backdoor poisoning attack on the EMNIST dataset—an expanded 2017 successor to the original MNIST benchmark—the study shows how a small\, automated manipulation of upstream training data can implant persistent\, targeted misbehavior in a downstream model without altering code\, architecture\, or infrastructure. Empirical evaluation\, including clean versus triggered confusion matrices and visual inspection\, reveals the stealth\, effectiveness\, and reproducibility of the attack. The findings underscore the need for rigorous provenance tracking\, auditing\, and adversarial evaluation frameworks to secure AI supply chains\, particularly as AI becomes embedded in emerging technologies and autonomous systems.
CATEGORIES:AI EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND RISK IMPLICATIONS
LOCATION:BLDG T-924\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
UID:46c52d405f6b3817f488df32e9d481c7
URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/46c52d405f6b3817f488df32e9d481c7
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260625T194500Z
DTEND:20260625T203000Z
SUMMARY:Reimagining Cybersecurity and AI Education in Information Technology Domains
DESCRIPTION:Cybersecurity—and more recently\, artificial intelligence—has become pervasive across computing education\, including Information Technology Systems (ITS). Long before cybersecurity was formally recognized as a distinct discipline\, its principles were deeply embedded within IT practice and instruction. While cybersecurity now stands as its own domain\, many IT areas continue to rely heavily on its foundations. At the same time\, emerging competencies driven by AI adoption are reshaping what is uniquely essential to the IT field.\n\nThis work revisits the core concepts central to ITS and examines how they must evolve in response to AI integration. We argue for the development of updated professional competencies and dispositions that reflect the realities of modern IT practice\, where cybersecurity awareness\, adversarial thinking\, and AI literacy are inseparable from system administration\, networking\, and infrastructure management. By reframing these competencies\, this paper contributes a perspective for aligning IT education with contemporary technological and workforce demands.
CATEGORIES:AI EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND RISK IMPLICATIONS
LOCATION:BLDG T-925\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
UID:17a5f7ad80a4c8e39efb6fc31939ee97
URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/17a5f7ad80a4c8e39efb6fc31939ee97
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260625T194500Z
DTEND:20260625T203000Z
SUMMARY:Critical Alert Received: Navigating Critical Supplier Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities for All Sectors
DESCRIPTION:Organizations increasingly rely on complex supplier ecosystems\, making rapid identification and response to critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities a key operational risk. \n\nThis session focuses on a structured\, repeatable approach for identifying\, validating\, and responding to critical supplier cybersecurity vulnerability alerts originating from a myriad of sources. The session will examine how organizations can integrate threat intelligence\, vendor communications\, asset visibility\, and governance workflows to enable timely decision-making and coordinated response. Participants from all disciplines and sectors are encouraged to bring their supplier lists for the demonstration and walk-through of real examples.
CATEGORIES:CYBERSECURITY RISK AND REAL WORLD PROBLEM-SOLVING
LOCATION:BLDG T-404\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b046e99efe8ad148da763fb6aeb00567
URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/b046e99efe8ad148da763fb6aeb00567
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260625T194500Z
DTEND:20260625T203000Z
SUMMARY:Cyber by Design: Supporting Cyber-Ready Pathways Across Disciplines
DESCRIPTION:Cybersecurity touches far more students than just those who plan to major in it. Students in programs such as healthcare\, medical records\, criminal justice\, automotive technology\, and manufacturing regularly encounter cybersecurity issues in their coursework and future jobs\, but they don’t always see how cybersecurity skills connect to their fields.\n\nThis workshop introduces the Explore Cyber Toolkit\, a collection of practical resources designed to help students explore cybersecurity careers across disciplines. Co-presented by a faculty member and an academic advisor\, the session shows how teaching and advising can work together to support conversations about cybersecurity careers\, minors\, certificates\, and cyber-adjacent pathways.\n\nParticipants will work through several of the toolkit’s worksheets\, including activities focused on interests and personality\, career role mapping\, and pathway planning. These tools are designed to help students connect what they already enjoy and do well in their majors to cybersecurity roles that exist in critical infrastructure areas like healthcare\, manufacturing\, transportation\, and public safety.\n\nRather than treating cybersecurity as a standalone program\, the workshop focuses on using shared tools and common language to make cyber pathways clearer and more accessible to a wider range of students. Attendees will leave with ready-to-use worksheets and practical ideas they can immediately apply in advising sessions\, classrooms\, workshops\, and outreach events.
CATEGORIES:FOUNDATIONS OF INTERDISCIPLINARY CYBERSECURITY
LOCATION:BLDG T-101/102\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
UID:66bb951cd9371b982258d21aaca8408e
URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/66bb951cd9371b982258d21aaca8408e
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260625T203000Z
DTEND:20260625T210000Z
SUMMARY:Mid-Day Break 4
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LOCATION:BLDG M Moraine Foyer\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
UID:8d4f7d6c74b644615f90039ba75e7061
URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/8d4f7d6c74b644615f90039ba75e7061
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260625T203000Z
DTEND:20260625T210000Z
SUMMARY:Sweet Connections: Faculty & Fellows Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:Take a break that builds your future. Located near the mid-day break area\, Sweet Connections is a relaxed\, 30-minute meet-and-greet designed to connect cybersecurity teaching fellows with faculty members.\n\nNCyTE’s Faculty Fellowship Program addresses the community college cybersecurity faculty shortage by preparing bachelor’s and master’s students to explore careers in teaching. Meet these exceptional recent and soon-to-be graduates who are ready to complete a short teaching assignment at a community college. Fellows are available for placements between July 1 and August 1\, with assignments completed by September 4\, 2026.\n\nThis informal gathering is intended to help spark mentor connections\, collaboration\, and future teaching partnerships in a fun and welcoming environment. Enjoy snacks\, conversation\, and a chance to connect around shared interests and expertise. If your college has a current or upcoming faculty need\, this is a simple\, low-pressure way to connect with emerging talent. If you’ve been thinking about mentoring\, hosting\, or just expanding your network\, this is a great place to start.\n\nGrab something sweet\, meet someone new\, and help build the next generation of cybersecurity educators.
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LOCATION:BLDG M Lobby\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
UID:2c5d04b48bf10f4ba8b978665862ed05
URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/2c5d04b48bf10f4ba8b978665862ed05
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260625T210000Z
DTEND:20260625T220000Z
SUMMARY:Closing Keynote
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LOCATION:BLDG M Moraine Rooms\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
UID:071414b2495b1f39c239612e17997b81
URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/071414b2495b1f39c239612e17997b81
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DTSTAMP:20260527T192731Z
DTSTART:20260625T220000Z
DTEND:20260625T221500Z
SUMMARY:Closing Remarks
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LOCATION:BLDG M Moraine Rooms\, Moraine Valley Community College
SEQUENCE:0
UID:0ec372a95e60cd8c0fcca40ca62f8e1d
URL:http://cyadsummit2026.sched.com/event/0ec372a95e60cd8c0fcca40ca62f8e1d
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