The ICDT Annual Industry Symposium, organized by The Ohio State University's Institute for Cybersecurity and Digital Trust (ICDT), is a premier event dedicated to exploring emerging trends in cybersecurity. The 2023 symposium, held on October 18 at Pomerene Hall in Columbus, Ohio, brought together a diverse group of experts, practitioners, researchers, students, and public and private sector colleagues to discuss the evolving cybersecurity landscape.
The symposium featured a series of insightful sessions covering a range of critical topics. Key presentations included "The Evolving Risk of Cybersecurity" by Noah Jellison and Emre Koksal, "Cybersecurity in Ohio" by Kirk Herath, and "Software Liability and NIST's Software Un-Standards" by Bryan Choi. Additionally, Helen Patton introduced "The Cybersecurity Canon," and a panel discussion with Ohio Cyber Reserve members provided valuable perspectives on volunteerism in cybersecurity.
Attendees had the opportunity to engage in networking sessions, including coffee and registration in the morning, a lunch keynote by Chris Abrams discussing workforce challenges, and a closing keynote by Rich Nagle, Ohio State's Chief Information Security Officer. These sessions facilitated meaningful connections among participants and speakers.
The symposium was designed for cybersecurity professionals, researchers, students, and anyone interested in the field. It offered a platform to gain insights into current challenges, explore innovative solutions, and connect with peers and leaders in cybersecurity.
Speakers(9)
Brandon Williams
Security Engineer and Director of Cybersecurity for You (C4U) at The Ohio State University
Brandon Williams is a Security Engineer and Director of Cybersecurity for You (C4U) at Ohio State, creating personalized cybersecurity training.
Bryan Choi
Professor at Moritz College of Law and Department of Computer Science & Engineering
Bryan Choi is a professor at the Moritz College of Law and the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, focusing on software liability and cybersecurity policies.
Chris Abrams
Director of Technology at JobsOhio
Chris Abrams serves as the Director of Technology at JobsOhio, addressing workforce challenges and technological advancements.
Emre Koksal
Co-Founder and CEO at DAtAnchor
Emre Koksal is the Co-Founder and CEO of DAtAnchor, specializing in data security solutions.
Helen Patton
Chair at Cybersecurity Canon Committee
Helen Patton is the Chair of the Cybersecurity Canon Committee, promoting the Cybersecurity Canon and supporting the cybersecurity community.
Kevin Mamula
Associate Director of Cyber Exercises and Technology at Ohio Cyber Range Institute
Kevin Mamula is the Associate Director of Cyber Exercises and Technology at the Ohio Cyber Range Institute, moderating discussions on cybersecurity efforts and volunteerism.
Kirk Herath
Cybersecurity Strategic Advisor at Office of Governor Mike DeWine
Kirk Herath is the Cybersecurity Strategic Advisor for the Office of Governor Mike DeWine, guiding state-level cybersecurity strategies.
Noah Jellison
Executive Director at The Risk Institute
Noah Jellison is the Executive Director of The Risk Institute, focusing on advancing risk management strategies and practices.
Rich Nagle
Chief Information Security Officer at The Ohio State University
Rich Nagle is the Chief Information Security Officer at The Ohio State University, overseeing the institution's cybersecurity initiatives.
Event Details
- Date
- October 18, 2023
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Columbus, United States
- Pomerene Hall, Third Floor, Ideation Zone
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Cybersecurity professionals, researchers, students, and public and private sector colleagues.