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Welcome to Cyber17, our region's premier 17th annual cybersecurity symposium! As the world becomes increasingly reliant on technology, it's more important than ever to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in cybersecurity. That's why we've assembled a dynamic lineup of industry experts, thought leaders, and innovative practitioners to share their knowledge, insights, and best practices.   

At Cyber17, you'll have the opportunity to hear from leading experts in the field of cybersecurity. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, you'll learn about the latest threats, emerging trends, and best practices for keeping your organization secure.

Our speakers will cover topics such as AI and machine learning, ransomware, phishing attacks, cloud and mobile security, and much more. But Cyber17 isn't just about lectures and presentations. You'll hear a thought-provoking conversation between a panel of experts, enjoy a catered lunch, visit sponsor booths, and enjoy a keynote from renowned cybersecurity expert Theresa Payton.

Connect with other cybersecurity professionals at a variety of networking opportunities, between sessions, at lunch, and during the closing cocktail reception. And if that's not enough, Cyber17 will take place at the vibrant 51AV. So if you're ready to take your cybersecurity skills to the next level, join us at Cyber17.         

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER - THERESA PAYTON

CEO AND PRESIDENT OF FORTALICE

Bio

As the star of the new CBS TV series, “Hunted,” Theresa Payton identifies emerging trends and techniques to help combat cyber threats, from the impact of the Internet of Things to securing Big Data.

The first female to serve as White House chief information officer, Theresa is one of America’s most respected authorities on Internet security, data breaches and fraud mitigation. With real-world strategies and solutions, she helps public and private sector organizations protect their most valuable resources.

Drawing from her experience as a veteran cybercrime fighter and entrepreneur of her successful and rapidly-growing cybersecurity firm, Fortalice, Theresa masterfully blends memorable anecdotes with cutting-edge insights to heighten awareness of the perils of our uber-connected world. As she delves into the cyber-underworld and the new kinds of threats that can lead to tomorrow’s breaches and insider risks, she offers a proven blueprint for audiences to stay a step ahead with practical steps for thinking like the adversary, while managing cybersecurity risk.

Theresa’s distinct approachability, combined with her visionary perspective and easy-to-implement strategies, effectively prepare audiences for success in the ongoing battle against cybercrime.

CONTACT

Maureen Doyle
Professor of Computer Science

Phone: (859) 572-5468
Email: doylem3@nku.edu

 

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AT A GLANCE

 

17 years of

cybersecurity

excellence

 

 

"The Symposium is a venue to learn, share and build relationships. I am so glad NKU gives us this opportunity to build into each other and develop our industry."

– Brian Minick

Chief Technology & Information Security Officer

Fifth Third Bank

 

505

Attendees annually

 

118

Companies annually