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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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Securing the Future: Embedding AI-Driven Cybersecurity Across Critical Infrastructure Education
Thursday June 25, 2026 9:40am - 10:25am CDT
BLDG T-101/102
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.
Speakers
avatar for Dwight Farris, PhD

Dwight Farris, PhD

Lead Faculty and Department Head, Grand Canyon University
Professionally, I bring over 25 years of industry experience, having served in roles such as systems engineer, programmer, systems analyst, database administrator, and engineering manager across private, public, and military sectors. Since 2017, I’ve served as Department Chair and... Read More →
Thursday June 25, 2026 9:40am - 10:25am CDT
BLDG T-101/102
  Foundations of Interdisciplinary Cybersecurity, Presentation

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