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From AI Hype to Responsible Policy & Governance event

From AI Hype to Responsible Policy & Governance with Artur Kiulian

On October 14, 2024, the Khan Institute welcomed Artur Kiulian鈥攕erial entrepreneur, social impact advocate, and AI specialist鈥攆or a guest lecture with SPA鈥檚 Prof. Monty McGee鈥檚 鈥淐yber Threats and Security鈥 course. The lecture delved into AI governance and regulation, covering essential topics such as balancing innovation with safety, the reality behind AI鈥檚 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.


Aspen Cyber Summit event

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.


Mercedes Subhani

Why Cyber?

First-generation alumna Mercedes Subhani (SPA, CLEG, '20) revisits her path to the cybersecurity field. Read the full story.


Accelerator Program students with Sasha O'Connell

SPA Cyber Students take part in The Washington Center's Cyber Accelerator Program

SPA鈥檚 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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Suleyman Ozeren

Department Spotlight

Five Questions with Dr. Suleyman Ozeren

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Risks to Cybersecurity from Data Localization

SPA Cyber Professor Drew Bagley has co-authored a paper聽on data localization policy efforts and their impact on cybersecurity.

2023 Counter Ransomware Initiative

SPA Cyber student Kuhu Badgi and Olivia Bohart聽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聽on international cybersecurity policy and governance.