Cybersecurity News and Events
Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a community of cybersecurity professionals and keeping them up-to-date with the latest trends and practices in the field. Explore upcoming workshops, conferences, events, and other opportunities to stay informed and connected with the broader cybersecurity community.
News
Program of study validation status
Central Michigan University has passed the Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense program of study validation process.
Department of Defense Cyber Service Academy Scholarship
Students pursuing cybersecurity at Central Michigan University have a unique opportunity to advance their education through the Department of Defense Cyber Service Academy Scholarship. This competitive program provides full scholarships, mentorship and guaranteed employment opportunities, reflecting the DoD's commitment to strengthening the nation's cybersecurity workforce.
Faculty publications
Dr. Susan Helser and Dr. Wang research paper Cybersecurity Educational Games: A Theoretical Framework (ICS - Information and Computer Security) is currently going through a second review.
Dr. Susan Helser and Dr. Wang published two cybersecurity manuscripts titled Cybersecurity Educational Games: A Theoretical Framework (ICS - Information
Professors Gustav Verhulsdonck, Jennifer L. Weible, Nancy Hajduk, and Susan Helser published Smart Cities, Playable Cities and Cybersecurity: A Systematic Review (International Journal of Computer Interaction).
Events
Cybersecurity Day Conference
Oct. 25 | 9 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
9 - 10 a.m. | Welcome from CBA Dean's Office & keynote
Product Security from the POV of Stryker or General Motors and Stellantis Join this Session
Security Controls in Embedded, PC/Laptop, Mobile Devices, and Cloud
Stephen McKnight, Director - Architecture, Engineering, and Security Assurance for Product Safety, Stryker
10:15 - 11 a.m. | Morning breakout sessions
Cybersecurity Insurance
Kelly Hudson & Kurt Freight, Insurance Agents, Mount Pleasant Agency
Transitioning from student to cybersecurity professional
Josh Marzic, IT Security Administrator, INX
11.15 a.m. - 12.00 p.m. | Keynote
Cybersecurity Risks & Challenges
Paul Noonan, Managing Counsel - eDiscovery and Information Governance, United Airlines
12:15 - 1 p.m. | Afternoon breakout sessions
Best Practices to Maintain Financial Security
Security awareness and defenses in the financial services industry.
Miles Coffland, CPA, Information Security Officer, Isabella Bank
Jordan Leasher, CISCO CCNP, Network Engineer, Isabella Bank
Cyber Section - Michigan Cyber Command Center Intelligence Operations Division, MI State Police
Who they are, what they do, and the types of crimes they are seeing in the field
Samuel North, Detective Sergeant, Michigan State Police
1:15 - 2:30 p.m. | Panel discussion
Alex Abbot, Office of Information Technology, Security Analyst II, Information Security, CMU
Tanner Howell, Cyber Operations Cyber Defense Team Manager, Dow
Joseph Lykowski, Cybersecurity Operations Manager, Dow
2:30 - 2:45 p.m. | Conference wrap up
NCyTE sponsored events
CMU joined the National Cybersecurity Training and Education Center (NCyTE) sponsored events. All CMU students, staff, and faculty can register for NCyTE program with a cmich email.