The online ticket registration for Cyber18 is now open!
We are offering a limited number of FREE Cyber18 tickets/passes to first-time HS attendees (HS students and teachers) - thanks to our generous sponsor: NKU CINSAM.
Interested in this opportunity?
Please contact Dr. Ankur Chatterjee and Abby Ober to learn more!
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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.
The Cyber18 presenter/speaker proposal submission is now closed - we are not accepting any more presenter/speaker proposals for this year.
Thanks to all the submitters, who have turned in presenter/speaker proposals for this year. If you have made a Cyber18 presenter/speaker proposal submission, then we shall be in touch with you.
Northern Kentucky University invites sponsors for the 18th Annual Cybersecurity Symposium (Cyber18) on October 17, 2025. The event gathers cybersecurity professionals, legal experts, and academia for a day of expert talks, panel sessions, workshops, and networking. Sponsorship opportunities range from $1,000 to $10,000, with benefits including prominent branding, exhibitor booths, speaking opportunities, complimentary passes, and more.
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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 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.
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We’re excited to announce that Liz O’Sullivan, CEO of Vera and an inaugural member of the first U.S. National AI Advisory Committee under the Biden Administration, will serve as the keynote speaker at Cyber18, NKU’s 2025 Cybersecurity Symposium. Liz has helped shape AI policy at every level, from local government to the United Nations! She’s shaping the future of AI—and she’s coming to NKU.
Meet Liz O’Sullivan, CEO of Vera and former advisor to the Biden White House on AI policy.
Catch her live at the NKU Cyber18 event this fall.
Dr. Ankur Chatterjee
Associate Professor
Director, Center for Information Security
Phone: 859-572-5169
Email: chattopada1@nku.edu
Abby Ober
Director of Informatics Outreach
Email: obera1@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
