Welcome to Cyber18, our region's premier 18th 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.
Hear from experts on AI security, ransomware defense, phishing prevention, and emerging threats.
Gain hands-on experience with the latest cybersecurity tools and techniques.
Engage with thought-provoking conversations between industry leaders.
Connect with fellow professionals during breaks, lunch, and our closing cocktail reception.
Explore innovative solutions from leading cybersecurity vendors.
Last year's symposium was a great success, with around 400 attendees from 100+ companies, high schools, and universities, along with more than 36 speakers, coming together to discuss critical cybersecurity challenges.
Theresa Payton
CEO and Chief Advisor, Fortalice
Theresa Payton delivered an insightful keynote on "Innovation Meets Security: Harnessing AI for Creativity – Thriving and Staying Safe & Secure," exploring how AI drives innovation while underscoring the importance of robust security measures in an era of rapid technological advancement.
"The Evolving Digital Threats and Their Impact on Organizations of All Sizes"
"Post Quantum Cryptography: Securing the Future"
"Generating Chaos: AI Deepfakes, Enterprise Risks, and Securing the Future"
"Elevating Your Data Security Posture!! Practical and Effective Measures to Prevent Data Breaches"
"Ransomware from an In-House Counsel Perspective"
Dr. Ankur Chattopadhyay
Associate Professor
Director, Center for Information Security
Phone: 859-572-5169
Email: chattopada1@nku.edu
"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
