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.

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

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10:15 - 11 a.m. | Morning breakout sessions

Cybersecurity Insurance

Kelly Hudson & Kurt Freight, Insurance Agents, Mount Pleasant Agency

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Transitioning from student to cybersecurity professional

Josh Marzic, IT Security Administrator, INX

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11.15 a.m. - 12.00 p.m. | Keynote

Cybersecurity Risks & Challenges

Paul Noonan, Managing Counsel - eDiscovery and Information Governance, United Airlines

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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

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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

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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

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2:30 - 2:45 p.m. | Conference wrap up

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Intro-level capture the flag

Oct. 25 | 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Play Capture the Flag

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.

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