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News Updates
From AI Hype to Responsible Policy & Governance with Artur Kiulian
On October 14, 2024, the Khan Institute welcomed Artur Kiulian—serial entrepreneur, social impact advocate, and AI specialist—for a guest lecture with SPA’s Prof. Monty McGee’s “Cyber Threats and Security” course. The lecture delved into AI governance and regulation, covering essential topics such as balancing innovation with safety, the reality behind AI’s capabilities, and the challenges of keeping pace with rapid technological advancements. Artur also discussed the importance of sovereign AI, collaborative approaches to governance, and the development of risk assessment tools.
2024 Aspen Cyber Summit
On September 18, 2024, the SPA faculty and students along with the Khan Institute team, several faculty affiliates attended the 2024 Aspen Cyber Summit. The day featured engaging programming and insightful discussions. Special thanks to Dr. Sasha O'Connell, AU Khan Institute Strategic Advisor and Aspen Senior Director of Cybersecurity Programs, for her key role in organizing this outstanding event on behalf of the Aspen Institute.
Why Cyber?
First-generation alumna Mercedes Subhani (SPA, CLEG, '20) revisits her path to the cybersecurity field. Read the full story.
SPA Cyber Students take part in The Washington Center's Cyber Accelerator Program
SPA’s Sasha O'Connell, Executive in Residence and Director of the THSP MS Program, along with three impressive SPA alumni, took part in ! A big shoutout to SPA alums Crystal Assenmacher, Lama Mohammed, and Bailey Winsor for their exceptional performance on the early to mid-career professionals' panel! #SPACyber #SPAProud
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Risks to Cybersecurity from Data Localization
SPA Cyber Professor Drew Bagley has co-authored a paper on data localization policy efforts and their impact on cybersecurity.
2023 Counter Ransomware Initiative
SPA Cyber student Kuhu Badgi and Olivia Bohart attended a closed panel event at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). They both took the opportunity to ask question and speak with Deputy National Security Advisor Anne Neuberger after the event. Read about their experiences.
Kuhu's Write-up
Olivia's Write-up
Special issue on domain name system (DNS)
SPA Cyber Professor James Burrell published a guest editorial in the Journal of Cyber Policy on international cybersecurity policy and governance.