Welcome to the 2025 Rocky Mountain Cybersecurity Symposium + RMUG
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming part of every aspect of our digital lives, bringing both incredible opportunities and new challenges. In this session, we’ll explore the promises and risks associated with AI's swift evolution. Learn how to harness AI as a powerful asset while staying alert to potential pitfalls. We’ll discuss strategies to ensure AI remains a beneficial tool rather than a threat, and how to thoughtfully integrate AI into your personal and professional practices. Whether you're new to AI or looking to sharpen your understanding, this session will help you navigate the AI-enhanced digital world with greater confidence and caution.
Mike has over 30 years of experience in Information Technology including 18 years in Security. Mike’s experience includes assisting organizations with establishing and maintaining security programs and providing guidance on measuring the effectiveness of security controls to ensure... Read More →
In the high-stakes world of cybersecurity, diverse cognitive approaches are critical to addressing complex challenges. This presentation focuses on neurodivergence, particularly ADHD, and its impact on professionals in the cybersecurity field. By exploring the unique strengths and challenges associated with ADHD, this presentation is designed to help individuals better understand their personal neurodivergent traits and develop practical strategies for managing day-to-day life.
Explore the unsettling reality of generative AI tools capable of mimicking voices, faces, and identities. Learn how free and inexpensive tools can be used to create convincing digital doppelgängers, posing security risks and ethical challenges. This presentation delves into these emerging threats, raising awareness about protecting personal information and understanding the implications for privacy.
Conducting federally funded research increasingly handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), which requires strong cybersecurity practices. This presentation will highlight how Florida State University (FSU) applies the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) to manage cyber risks across its Secure Data Enclave (NEST). The talk will cover how FSU adapted CSF functions—Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover—within academic workflows and research technology platforms. Attendees will gain insight into aligning institutional security goals with federal expectations while maintaining usability and scalability across research domains.
