Cybersecurity Forum - February 6, 2025
Date and Time
Thursday Feb 6, 2025
11:00 AM - 1:15 PM CST
11:00 - 11:45 am - Check in and networking
11:45 am - 1:00 pm - Keynote presentation
1:00 - 1:15 pm - Informal Networking
Location
Collins Executive Education Center
3150 Binkley Ave., Dallas, TX 75205
SMU Campus
Fees/Admission
Tech Titans members: Complimentary admission
Non-members: $20 | $25 at the door
Website
Contact Information
contact Paul Bendel
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Description
Join the conversation: Addressing the cybersecurity workforce crisis
The demand for cybersecurity professionals has never been greater, with an estimated 3.4 million positions unfilled globally according to the 2022 (ISC)² Cybersecurity Workforce Study. By 2025, Gartner predicts the lack of skilled cyber professionals will contribute to over 50% of significant cyber incidents.
This critical shortage calls for innovative solutions. Join us for a dynamic panel of industry leaders, faculty and students who will discuss the root causes behind the low enrollment in cybersecurity programs, explore actionable strategies to spark student interest, and examine alternative approaches to cultivating a skilled cyber workforce.
Whether you're a professional in the field, an educator, or simply invested in the future of cybersecurity, this forum is your opportunity to engage in this vital conversation and be part of the solution.
Panelists:
Dr. Kasi Periyasamy, Program Director for the SMU Lyle Master’s in Cybersecurity and an Associate Professor in Computer Science at SMU
Erin Edwards, Senior Cybersecurity Consultant at Google
Ian Schneller, CISO at Health Care Service Corporation
Moderator: Terry Teague, Senior Director Corporate Partnerships and Programs, Office of Global, Online and Continuing Education, SMU
