Past Events

A key component of managing and reducing cybersecurity risks and integrating good cybersecurity practices throughout your business is making sure you have a cybersecurity-ready team. But what does that, or can that, look like? The composition of this team will vary based upon your budget, current staff capabilities, risk level, cybersecurity or privacy requirements, etc., and can vary from a single in-house cybersecurity role (e.g., hiring new staff or upskilling existing), to an entire internal cybersecurity team, to external vendor or community support—or a mix of all the above.

For small businesses who are often confronted with limited resources, knowing how to get started and finding the necessary resources can be particularly challenging. During this webinar, speakers will showcase various options that small businesses may consider as they start building their cybersecurity team, including but not limited to:

• What to consider before building your cybersecurity team
• Options if you do not have the resources to hire a dedicated staff member to focus on cybersecurity, such as apprenticeships, engaging a third-party vendor, etc.
• Community resources small businesses can reach out to for assistance
• Considerations for hiring your first cybersecurity staff member or outsourcing to a third party
• Resources and tips for training all staff to build a culture of cybersecurity throughout the organization

Join the NIST NCCoE for the second session of a virtual working series to provide input on the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) Cyber Artificial Intelligence (AI) Profile (“Cyber AI Profile").

The NIST Cyber AI Profile is intended to help organizations strategically adopt AI while addressing and prioritizing cybersecurity risks stemming from its advancements. In January 2026, the NIST NCCoE Cyber AI Profile team hosted a workshop to obtain feedback on the Preliminary Draft of the Cyber AI Profile and to identify cybersecurity priorities as AI adoption continues to grow. The takeaways from this workshop – recently shared in a blog post – have been instrumental in both creating the next draft of the Profile.

Building on the momentum from the January 2026 workshop, this virtual event series will continue the conversation and help shape the next version of the Cyber AI Profile. 

Session #2 Topic Background: Extending Technical Content 

In response to community feedback, the Cyber AI Profile is being strengthened in multiple technical areas, including Agentic AI and Zero Trust. NIST will share approaches for increasing the visibility of each of these technical areas in the Cyber AI Profile. Join the discussion and provide your feedback on these proposed approaches, helping the team refine the Profile to better address these critical areas.

Who should attend?

These events are open to the public. We encourage leaders from industry, academia, and government to share expertise on AI cybersecurity. Please come ready to share your knowledge and insights during these interactive working sessions!

How to Prepare

We are putting the “work” in working session! To be ready to contribute, please review the Preliminary Draft of the Cyber AI Profile and come ready to share your thoughts. We look forward to your input!

Register Now! 

In addition to registering for this session, we encourage you to visit the event pages for the Updates to Profile Elements and Contents and Usability of the Profile sessions to learn more and register! If you are unable to attend your desired session, you are welcome to provide us feedback any time by emailing us: [email protected].

Red Hat and the Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Office of Space Commerce are co-hosting the fifth annual Cybersecurity Open Forum – Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity, in Washington, D.C. This in-person and virtual event will be an opportunity to hear from leading experts, practitioners, representatives from state and federal agencies about the evolving nature of cybersecurity, from new technologies to new concerns for operational and sovereign resilience. These insights will guide collaborative government and industry partnerships to accelerate innovation while protecting critical industries as a foundation of national economic power.

Join the discussion with leaders from the field who are shaping evolutionary approaches to safeguard against current and emerging threats for secure data and commerce in important commercial sectors. Topics will include technology, communications, computing and security measures that inform best practices and policies within an ever-changing landscape that encompasses threats, vulnerabilities, and intelligence.

Three themes will be highlighted for this year’s Open Forum:

1. Cybersecurity for AI: As artificial intelligence rapidly integrates into government operations and critical infrastructure, the event will delve into the profound cybersecurity implications of this transformative technology. The conference will address the emerging trends in securing AI systems, from autonomous systems to advanced data analytics, and examine how current laws, regulations, and policies may be lagging behind the rapid pace of AI development. Participants will explore innovative strategies and best practices to safeguard against novel threats, ensuring the resilience and trustworthiness of AI-driven systems within the U.S. government and across vital commercial sectors. As always, we dive into the unique aspects of space systems as an illuminating case study and an area to apply lessons and shape future strategy.
2. A focus on results: This conference will emphasize a critical paradigm shift in cybersecurity: moving beyond a mere compliance-driven approach to one centered on tangible results and measurable outcomes. The need is being driven by a radical shift in how complex systems are built and operated with integrated AI, the continued acceleration and sophistication of supply chain threats, and the complexity of modern vulnerability management in the face of an avalanche of CVEs. Key to this transition will be a proactive systems approach to minimizing risk while reliably measuring effectiveness and rapid iterative improvement. We'll look at applying best practices for protecting open data and cloud environments with this goal in mind. And we will aim to identify current cybersecurity trends and address where existing frameworks may be lagging needs, fostering a proactive and outcome-oriented approach to national cybersecurity.
3. A retrospective: In our fifth year, we will look back on our history of the event. How these events have helped enable stakeholders throughout the U.S. Government and industry prepare for the future. A review of some of the past themes, session, and innovations that have been highlighted in this event. A case study on how we have helped influence forward looking policy.

Data is the new liability. Is yours protected from a cybersecurity attack?

Customer data is one of the most valuable assets a business hold.  It is also one of the most targeted.  A single data exposure can damage trust , trigger legal issues, and impact long term growth. Don’t be a victim!

This presentation covers the cyber security fundamentals that all small business owners should understand and act on. Learn the common risk points that make most small businesses susceptible to a cyber-attack or data breach. Understand the risks and identify weak points in your systems. Learn best data practices and the resources available to help business owners protect their data, employees, and customers.

Registration closes at 12:00 PM on Monday, 04/13/2026.

Discover how to scale smarter with the right tools and team.

Louisiana manufacturers face increasing pressure from global competition, workforce shortages, supply chain disruption, aging assets, and exposure to natural disasters. This executive-level training equips manufacturing leaders with proven frameworks to strengthen operational performance, reduce risk, and improve productivity.

Focused on practical execution, this course helps manufacturers improve safety, quality, delivery, cost and growth simultaneously. Participants will get a clear, actionable understanding on how to:

• Strengthen workforce capability and frontline leadership
• Improve supply chain resilience and supplier performance
• Use data, metrics and dashboards to support better decision making

Learn how to prevent and protect from data loss and data leakage resulting from cyber threats. At the end of the course, participants will have multiple, actionable steps to both recognize attacks as well as new behaviors that will thwart attacks.

Cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated—and more automated. This webinar explores how traditional threats like phishing and ransomware are being amplified by artificial intelligence.

Attendees will learn about:

• Modern phishing and impersonation attacks
• Business email compromise and payment fraud
• AI-driven scams and social engineering
• Supply-chain and third-party cyber risks
• Cost-effective ways to improve cyber hygiene

Perfect for small business owners looking to understand today’s risks without becoming cybersecurity experts.

Speakers:

Quiana Gainey, Virginia SBDC Cyber Industry Expert and CEO of SecureTech360

Lori Zeoli, CEO and Founder of xpLORIZE AI – an artificial intelligence consulting agency that primarily services small business owners and solopreneurs

This workshop will discuss emerging and future trends for IoT technologies and their implications for IoT cybersecurity. As IoT becomes more sophisticated, automated and ubiquitous, it becomes increasingly important for IoT cybersecurity considerations to keep pace with emerging risks and threats.

Over two days, the workshop will feature presentations and discussions on many IoT topics, including Federal sector concerns as the NIST Cybersecurity for IoT program works on preparing to update NIST SP 800-213, considerations for federal healthcare use cases, emerging use cases for IoT in the private sector, and the increasing automation of IoT and integration of IoT with AI technologies.

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) rarely struggle because they lack software. More often, the challenge is managing numerous unconnected tools. This "tool sprawl" can lead to significant inefficiencies and increased operating costs.

At its core, every business must manage sales, customers, service delivery, payments, and its web presence. We will discuss how a lack of cohesion between physical operations and the digital ecosystem creates bottlenecks. We will also explore best practices for adopting streamlined processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve profit margins.

This session is relevant to various sectors, including manufacturing, supply chain, real estate, professional services (wealth management, insurance, accounting, etc.), healthcare clinics (community, mental, dental, ophthalmology, ENT or any specialized service), restaurants, and salons.