RCSJ, Cumberland To Host Cybersecurity Symposium on October 24

On Thursday Oct. 24, 2024, Rowan College of South Jersey will host its second annual Cybersecurity Symposium at the Cumberland Campus’s Luciano Center (LUC). The symposium will begin at 9 a.m. and is free to the public.

Sponsored by the National Science Foundation – Hispanic Serving Institutions (NSF-HSI) Adelante Juntos program at RCSJ – Cumberland, the symposium will host cybersecurity leaders across academia, government, and industry positions as they offer invaluable insights on the rapidly changing digital landscape. Their expertise will offer deep perspectives on emerging threats and emphasize the need for collaborative efforts to tackle today’s complex cybersecurity challenges.

RCSJ’s Cybersecurity Program was recently honored by the National Security Agency (NSA) at a special event last Spring. The program received the esteemed Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense award from the NSA, during a special ceremony hosted in Louisville, KY.

Anthony Haddad, RCSJ Cybersecurity Program chair and administrative instructor, shared his appreciation on the program receiving this honor,
“We went through a rigorous process to get this designation, and it was
approved. As long as we continue developing the program it will be
wonderful for students.”

The RCSJ Cybersecurity Symposium will provide an opportunity to be a part of the conversation that is defining cybersecurity, helping to encourage individuals to enter the cybersecurity field. Haddad shared, “One of the goals of the symposium is to get the local community to [know] we are here. The symposium is [also] focused on high schools and students who want to get involved in cybersecurity.”

Haddad will be one of many speakers at the symposium proud to share industry knowledge with those in attendance. Other symposium speakers include:

• Hunter Adams, Cybertech Enthusiast – Franklin Bank

• Judy Cirucci, Senior Instructional Designer – RCSJ Cumberland Campus

• Stan Field, CFE, CEES - Chief Information Officer – Cumberland County

• Tim Green, SVP – Chief Information Security Officer

• Christopher Kay, CISSP, CPP – Cybersecurity State Coordinator, IOD Region 2 (NY, NJ, PR, USVI) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

• Caden Miller, Cybersecurity Engineer – OceanFirst Bank

• Thomas Miller, Senior Software Engineer – Capital One

• Brandon Pugh, M.S - Institutional Research Analyst IR – RCSJ Cumberland Campus

• Melanie Ridgway, Cybersecurity LA – RCSJ Cumberland Campus

• John Widman, Cybersecurity Engineer – OceanFirst Bank

The symposium topics will include The Future of Cybersecurity: Trends and Predictions, Cybersecurity in Critical Infrastructure, How to Enter the Cybersecurity Field, Computer Data & Predictions, Phishing, ChatGPT Guide, Game Design, System Design Vulnerability, Responding to a Major Cyber Attack, and Cybersecurity Skill Gap.

This variety of subjects will benefit attendees hoping to gain critical
knowledge and receive a competitive advantage in the cybersecurity
field. Those who are cybersecurity professionals, IT managers, students,
teachers, government officials, or interested in cybersecurity should
take advantage of this free symposium.

To register for the event contact mridgwa1@rcsj.edu, and for more information about Rowan College of South Jersey’s Cybersecurity Program, visit RCSJ.edu/STEM/Cybersecurity-AS-Cumberland.