Join us for an interactive Town Hall-style session where K-12 educators can discuss challenges, share ideas, and seek support. With a panel featuring representatives from key Texas organizations, like the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, this session offers a platform for educators to collaborate on pressing issues in the field. Bring your questions and insights to engage with peers and experts and help shape the future of computer science education in Texas.
In this session, I will go over the NC with aspirations and computing stem competition. I will cover general information about how to participate along with sharing some results on the trajectory of past winners into the field of computer science. I will also share information about summer camps that are happening in Austin as part of this program.
This presentation offers a clear and accessible introduction to foundational cybersecurity practices. It highlights essential controls that every organization and individual should implement to defend against cyber threats. Attendees will gain practical insights into enhancing their security posture, preventing common vulnerabilities, and effectively responding to potential risks. Designed for beginners and those seeking to deepen their understanding of cybersecurity basics, this session equips participants with the tools and knowledge to protect their digital assets. Even without prior experience in cybersecurity, you’ll leave with a solid understanding of the tactics threat actors use to compromise systems.
The growing number of cyber threats and their increasing sophistication. Traditional cybersecurity measures and their limitations. Creating the need for advanced solutions like AI and ML.
Join the 2024 National CyberPatriot Semifinals participants and club leaders for an engaging session, as well as the current Texas state champion CyberPatriot team who will share their journey to the National Finals in Bethesda, Maryland. Through this student-led panel, attendees will gain insights into effective recruitment strategies, competition preparation, and effective training procedures. Learn how these young cybersecurity experts approached challenges like securing VM images, designing virtual network architectures, and mastering essential security knowledge. The session will also feature a live demonstration of competition scenarios and a Q&A with the champions and leaders.
