Past Events

Please join the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) School Safety Task Force on Thursday, May 28 from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EDT for a virtual training on cybersecurity best practices for kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) schools. This panel discussion will explore the current cyber threat landscape affecting K-12 schools and districts and offer actionable strategies to address emerging cyber risks, enhance K-12 cybersecurity programs, and foster a culture of cyber resilience. 

Good password management, Phishing awareness, and keeping up with software updates are all great ways to keep your company more cyber secure. However, there are physical considerations to being more cyber ready, such as safe storage of devices, what to do with retired devices, and how to keep your workplace more secure throughout. In this webinar, we’ll share tips about ways to keep your physical space and devices safer from cyber-criminals.

The Federal Communications Commission announce a cybersecurity workshop for Telecommunications Carriers.   This workshop will bring together public and private sector representatives to raise awareness of emerging cybersecurity risk, share and promote adoption of best practices, and highlight opportunities or public-private partnerships on cybersecurity issues facing telecommunications carriers.

Please register for this event:  https://www.fcc.gov/public-safety/event-registration 
(registration is optional)

When we think about cybersecurity and rapidly evolving technologies, we often focus on technical skills. However, strong cybersecurity also depends on professionals who can collaborate, communicate, and make responsible decisions in complex environments. This webinar highlights the human side of cybersecurity careers and explains why workplace, professional, and leadership skills—such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving—are essential for building a strong and effective cyber workforce.

Join the NIST NCCoE for the third 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 #3 Topic Background: Usability of the Profile 

For a tool to be effective, it must be usable by its intended users for its intended purpose. The AI ecosystem encompasses a range of key roles – including users, developers, and deployers – each with their own goals and priorities when considering the Cyber AI Profile and the relationship between AI and cybersecurity. During this session, NIST will share ideas for revising the Cyber AI Profile to acknowledge various roles as well as the Profiles delivery formats to ensure the Cyber AI Profile meets the needs of different stakeholders. 

Who should attend?

These events are open to the public.  We encourage cybersecurity leaders from industry, academia, and government to share expertise on cybersecurity for AI and AI for 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 Extending Technical Content 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].

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.