November 4, 2025
The Naveen Jindal School of Management at UT Dallas is proud to host Cybersecurity Day 2025 on November 4, 2025. This dynamic event will bring together students, faculty, and industry professionals who are passionate about advancing cybersecurity. Whether you’re interested in exploring cutting-edge defense strategies, understanding cyber risk analytics, or discussing governance and policy, this event offers something for everyone.
Cybersecurity Day 2025 will feature expert-led sessions and an escape room. Attendees will also have the opportunity to engage with graduate and undergraduate students from the Jindal School and network with top leaders in the field.
Join us as we continue our commitment to developing high-quality talent and fostering innovation in cybersecurity.
RegisterEvent Co-Chairs
Nalneesh Gaur
Partner (Cybersecurity), PwC
Steven Haynes
Program Director, Cybersecurity and Risk Management
Agenda:
| Time | Event | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00am-10:45am | Inside the Hacker’s Playbook | JSOM 1.118 | Davidson Auditorium | Get an inside look at the tools, tactics, and mindset of attackers to understand how breaches unfold in the real world. |
| 11:00am-11:45am | Ethics and the Law: What Everyone Needs to Know | JSOM 1.118 | Davidson Auditorium | Explore the critical intersection of legal frameworks, ethical responsibilities, and cybersecurity practice in today’s digital landscape. |
| 12:00pm-1:00pm | Employer Networking | JSOM 11.214/11.218 | Connect directly with leading employers in cybersecurity, discover career paths, and build relationships that could shape your future. |
| 12:00pm-1:00pm | Cyber Games Hosted by Gamma Iota Sigma | JSOM Atrium | Test your skills in a hands-on, interactive challenge where teamwork and problem-solving are the keys to “escaping” a live cyberattack scenario. |
| 1:00pm-1:45pm | Measuring Cyber Risk: From Spreadsheets to AI Models | Industry Panel | JSOM 1.118 | Davidson Auditorium | Learn how organizations are evolving from basic risk assessments to advanced, AI-driven models that quantify cyber risk in meaningful ways. |
| 2:00pm-2:45pm | AI Challenges to Cybersecurity | JSOM 1.118 | Davidson Auditorium | Examine how artificial intelligence is both strengthening defenses and introducing new vulnerabilities across the cybersecurity landscape. |
| 3:00pm-3:45pm | Cybersecurity as a Career Outlook | Alumni Panel | JSOM 1.118 | Davidson Auditorium | Hear from professionals about diverse roles, required skills, and the future opportunities in one of the fastest-growing fields. |