National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Conference

How do organizations protect their networks? What can an audit reveal about cybersecurity risks? And what do the digital traces we leave behind say about us?

Explore these questions at Central Michigan University’s virtual National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Conference. Hear from professionals in law enforcement, banking, health care, consulting, and industry as they share perspectives on protecting information and systems.

Hosted by the Department of Business Information Systems in CMU’s College of Business Administration, the conference welcomes students, working professionals, and community members. Attend the full program or choose the sessions that interest you.

What you’ll explore

The program includes keynote presentations, breakout sessions, and a panel discussion, with opportunities to:

• Strengthen your understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals. Explore why getting the basics right matters for protecting systems and information.

• Learn how organizations approach security. Hear about network security practices in banking and the role of IT and cybersecurity auditing.

• Consider your own digital habits. Learn about “digital exhaust”—the signals you leave behind in your personal and professional life—and what it means for cyber hygiene.

• Explore education and career possibilities. Learn about CMU’s cybersecurity programs and hear perspectives from professionals working across the field.

• Examine challenges facing cybersecurity teams. Join a panel conversation about the decisions, skills, and emerging issues shaping their work.

Explore the conference agenda and join online

The National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Conference takes place virtually on Friday, Oct. 30, from 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Eastern.

Visit the conference hub to explore the full agenda, learn about the speakers, and access Webex links for each session.

The conference is free and open to the public. No registration is required. Attend the full program or join the sessions that interest you.

Questions? Contact Susan Helser at helse1s@cmich.edu.