CyAD 2026: Cybersecurity Across Disciplines Summit: Full Schedule

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

The schedule is tentative and subject to change. Please check back regularly for the most current version.
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1:15pm CDT

Deploying CTFd with Docker for Live Capture the Flag

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

BLDG T-701

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.
Participants 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.

By 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.

Speakers

Kristine Christensen

Professor, Computer Information Systems / Director, Faculty Development / PI, Explore Cyber, Moraine Valley Community College

Dr. Kristine Christensen is a Professor of Computer Information Systems at Moraine Valley Community College with more than twenty years of experience teaching and developing curriculum in web development, user interface design, programming, networking, robotics, and engineering technology... Read More →

Eric Renegar

Professor, Sinclair College

Eric Renegar is a professor of Information Technology and Cybersecurity with extensive experience in networking, cybersecurity education, and hands-on technical training. He teaches at the community college level, where his work focuses on building practical, skills-based learning... Read More →

Wednesday June 24, 2026 1:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
BLDG T-701

Foundations of Interdisciplinary Cybersecurity, Workshop

8:45am CDT

Integrating the National Cyber League (NCL) into the College Classroom

Thursday June 25, 2026 8:45am - 10:25am CDT

BLDG T-701

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.

Speakers

Nelbert "Doc" StClair

Associate Professor of Cyber defense, College of Coastal Georgia

Dr. Nelbert “Doc” St. Clair is an Associate Professor of Cyber Defense at the College of Coastal Georgia, where he teaches cyber defense and security and mentors aspiring professionals. He brings more than a decade of experience coaching high‑performing teams in the National... Read More →

Thursday June 25, 2026 8:45am - 10:25am CDT
BLDG T-701

Cybersecurity Risk and Real World Problem-Solving, Workshop

CyAD 2026: Cybersecurity Across Disciplines Summit