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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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Lighting the Way: How a Grassroots Cybersecurity Nonprofit United a Community
Thursday June 25, 2026 8:45am - 9:30am CDT
BLDG T-926
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.

Attendees 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.

The 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.

This 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.
Speakers
avatar for Shawn Waldman

Shawn Waldman

CEO, SecureCyber
Shawn Waldman is the CEO of SecureCyber and a cybersecurity speaker focused on helping leaders understand and manage cyber risk in practical, real-world terms. He works with local governments, critical infrastructure, and regulated industries and is a frequent presenter on cybersecurity... Read More →
Thursday June 25, 2026 8:45am - 9:30am CDT
BLDG T-926
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