Secure Our World | October 21-24 | Vol State Gallatin Campus
This program is designed to enhance digital security and promote safe online practices among students, faculty, staff, and members of the community. This initiative underscores the college’s commitment to protecting its community from the growing threats of cybercrime and data breaches.
In today’s increasingly digital world, cybersecurity is more important than ever. The Cybersecurity Awareness Week program at Vol State aims to equip the community with the knowledge and tools needed to safeguard personal and institutional information. The program provides comprehensive training on various aspects of cybersecurity, including recognizing phishing attempts, securing personal devices, and understanding data protection protocols.
This program is free and open to everyone. We do ask for you to fill out the registration form.
Program Highlights
🛡️ Features Speakers from:
- Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI)
- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
- Tennessee Bureau of Investigations (TBI)
- CompTIA
- M3 Technology Group
- Stringfellow Technology Group
- And More
🛡️ Learn what Cybersecurity threats and trends can impact your business and home
🛡️ Events for Middle and High School Students (Lunch & Learn)
🛡️ Capture the Flag Competition on Wednesday
🛡️ Engage the resources that can help you meet the growing Cybersecurity challenges in your environment
Daily Activities
- The Gen-Cyber STEM Lab will be running simultaneously with sessions.
9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
General Sessions
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Lunch Provided
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Mark Ciampa, PhD Author and Professor of Cybersecurity, Analytics and Information Systems Western Kentucky University “How artificial intelligence is being used today to combat cyber-attacks”
- The Gen-Cyber STEM Lab will be running simultaneously with sessions.
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
James Stanger, Chief Technology Evangelist, CompTIA
“The impact of AI on cybersecurity”
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Edward Stringfellow. CEO, Stringfellow Technology Group
“Launching Your Career in Cybersecurity: Where Cybersecurity Fits in an Organization”
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Eric Brown, TN TECH Cybersecurity Education, Research & Outreach Center
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch (Provided)
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Christopher Montini, Vice President, M3 Technology Group
- The Gen-Cyber STEM Lab will be running simultaneously with sessions.
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Capture-the-Flag Competition
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Breakout Session: After the Breach: How to protect your identity and information before and after a cybersecurity incident.
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Breakout Session: Vulnerability Scanning, What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You!
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Breakout Session: Securing Your Business and Home Wireless Network.
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch (Provided)
- The Gen-Cyber STEM Lab will be in museum mode for casual visitors.
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Introduction and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Gen-Cyber STEM Lab (Open Viewing)
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Presentation
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Tennessee Bureau of Investigations (TBI) Presentation
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Lunch (Provided)
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Kevin Blakenship Dean of Business and Technology CTF Awards and Program Closeout
Registration
So we may get a headcount, we do ask that you fill out the registration form. This event is open to everyone.
Questions
If you have any questions about Cybersecurity Awareness Week or the cybersecurity program at Vol State, please reach out to Freda Pinkerton at 615-230-3312 or Freda.Pinkerton@volstate.edu.
