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Welcome to the fourth annual Cybersecurity Across Disciplines (CyAD) Summit hosted by the National Cybersecurity Training & Education Center (NCyTE)! 
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Teaching AI Essentials for Cybersecurity: Curriculum, Skills, and Case Studies
Thursday June 25, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
BLDG T-101/102
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.

Presenters 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.

The 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.

By 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
Speakers
avatar for April H. Best

April H. Best

Information Technology Program Chair/Instructor, Lenior Community College
April H. Best is an educator, mentor, and leader with over a decade of experience in higher education. She serves as the Information Technology Program Chair and Instructor at Lenoir Community College, where she is committed to preparing students with the skills and confidence needed... Read More →
avatar for Yenni Djajalaksana, Ph.D.

Yenni Djajalaksana, Ph.D.

Senior Academic Specialist, EC-Council
Dr. Yenni Djajalaksana helps educators build word-class cybersecurity programs. As a Senior Academic Specialist at EC-Council, she partners with K-12, Colleges and Universities to design, implement, and scale courses and certifications that map to real-world skills and hiring nee... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Deanne Cranford Wesley

Dr. Deanne Cranford Wesley

Director Cybersecurity Program, North Carolina Central University/NCYTE Consultant
Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley is the Director of Cybersecurity Program at North Carolina Central University (NCCU); she is also the Point of Contact for the Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, where she oversees the innovative cybersecurity lab at NCCU. Dr. Cranford- Wesley... Read More →
Thursday June 25, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
BLDG T-101/102
  Foundations of Interdisciplinary Cybersecurity, Presentation

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