2026 Cybersecurity Awareness Month — Learn about AI, Cyber Threats, Data Security

KENNESAW, Ga. | Oct 1, 2026

The Office of Cybersecurity is hosting two events for Cybersecurity Awareness Month that cover topics like AI, threat intelligence, data security, and more. Speakers include leading experts from Microsoft, Cyber Atlanta, Truist, and Cohesity.

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and University Information Technology Services’ Office of Cybersecurity is inviting you to learn more about threat intelligence, passwords, multi-factor authentication, and more!

Think Like a Threat Intelligence Analyst: Turning Cyber Noise into Action

This event, featuring Jose Fernandez, Head of Strategic Threat Intelligence (CTI), Cyber Operations at Truist, will give 

you an inside look at the world of cyber threat intelligence.

Learn how analysts identify adversaries, assess emerging threats, and turn complex cyber information into actionable intelligence that supports real-world security decisions.

Jose will also share career insights and industry perspectives for students interested in pursuing a career in cybersecurity.

Securing AI: Trick or Treat? Featuring Cohesity, Microsoft, and Cyber Atlanta

  • When: Monday, October 19, 9:30–10:30 a.m.
  • How to attend: Join us in-person on the Marietta Campus at the Wilson Student Center Ballroom, Room 201B. You can also attend virtually: Teams Link to Bookmark for the Event (Meeting ID: 231 623 974 554 132 and Passcode: 8Eg26hp2)

Join us for an interactive session focused on passwords, identity protection, and multi-factor authentication (MFA). Speakers include Saige Burgan, Founder and CEO of Cyber Atlanta, Dr. Joye Purser, CISSP, PhD and Global Field CISO of Cohesity, and Vincent Cheng, Data Security Solution Engineer, Microsoft.

Learn practical ways to strengthen your digital security, connect with cybersecurity professionals, and explore career and networking opportunities.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month Tabling Events

Drop by any of these info tables to test your cybersecurity knowledge, learn about upcoming events, and answer cyber-related questions for a chance to win a prize. 

  • Tuesday, Oct. 6, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. — Academic Learning Center Lobby, Kennesaw Campus
  • Thursday, Oct. 8, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. — Wilson Student Center Lobby, Marietta Campus
  • Monday, Oct. 26, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. — Academic Learning Center Lobby, Kennesaw Campus
  • Thursday, Oct. 29, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. — Atrium Building Lobby, Marietta Campus

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