Comet Calendar
Cybersecurity Day
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 10am to 4pm
Davidson Auditorium (JSOM 1.118), SOM 1.118
Free Event
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 10am to 4pm
Davidson Auditorium (JSOM 1.118), SOM 1.118
Free Event
November 4 | Davidson Auditorium (JSOM 1.118)
Join us for the Second Annual Cybersecurity Day hosted by the Naveen Jindal School of Management. This student-focused event is designed to introduce UT Dallas students to the diverse and dynamic world of cybersecurity. Through engaging sessions led by industry professionals, alumni, and UT Dallas faculty, students will gain valuable insights into current trends, career paths, and emerging technologies shaping the field. Join us for a few or all sessions and be entered in a raffle for a chance to win some swag!
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Inside the Hacker’s Playbook
Discover how real-world cyberattacks unfold.
Speaker: U.S. Secret Service
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Enhanced Cyber Risk and AI Governance Briefing
A quick dive into today’s cyber risk trends and how AI is influencing governance and oversight.
Speaker: Dr. Steven Haynes, Program Director of Cybersecurity and Risk Management, UT Dallas
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Break
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
Measuring Cyber Risk
From spreadsheets to AI: how companies assess threats.
Speaker: Dr. Bill Hefley, Clinical Professor, UT Dallas
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
AI Challenges to Cybersecurity
Explore how AI helps—and hurts—cyber defense.
Speaker: Jon Frampton – Senior Director of AI Security and Emerging Technologies, GSK
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
Cybersecurity Career Outlook
Alumni share insights on roles, skills, and opportunities.
Moderator: Michelle Bellamy, MEd. – Program Director of Information Technology Management, MS, UT Dallas
Davidson Auditorium (JSOM 1.118), SOM 1.118
Free
UTD strives to create inclusive and accessible events in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require an accommodation to fully participate in this event, please contact the event coordinator (listed above) at least 10 business days prior to the event. If you have any additional questions, please email ADACoordinator@utdallas.edu and the AccessAbility Resource Center at accessability@utdallas.edu.
