Cybersecurity Week

HSC Cybersecurity Week is an initiative designed to raise awareness about the critical importance of cybersecurity and assist HSC stakeholders in understanding how to protect internet-connected systems—such as hardware, software, and data—from cyberattacks, damage, and unauthorized access or use. During this week, we will also navigate the ethical use of AI.

Ransomware Lecture
Ransomware & Phishing: Partners in Crime
Mike Hollis, CISSP, CISA, CCSP, HSC Information Security Officer
Jan. 29, 10 to 11 a.m.
LIB 110

Join us for a live lecture on the critical topics of phishing and ransomware. This session will explore how cybercriminals use deceptive tactics to steal sensitive information and the devastating impact of ransomware attacks on individuals and organizations. Learn how to identify common phishing scams, protect your personal and professional data, and safeguard against ransomware threats with practical tips and strategies. Stay informed and stay secure!

AI Panel Discussion: Bring Your Lunch & Learn
Navigating the AI Frontier: Ethical, Educational, and Societal Impacts
Jan. 30, 12 to 1:30 p.m.
MET 109

Artificial intelligence is transforming education, healthcare, research, and innovation—but with great power comes great responsibility. This panel will explore the ethical use of AI across disciplines, its potential to address disparities in health and education, and its role in supporting students and fostering innovation in learning. Join us for a conversation with campus leaders as we tackle how to integrate AI responsibly while maximizing its benefits for all.

Panelists

Dr. Emanuel George III, PharmD, Associate Professor of Pharmacotherapy (Moderator)

Dr. Tonychris Nnaka, PhD, MPH, RN, Associate Dean for Research & Professor, College of Nursing

Andrew Arvay, MS, Director, Office of Care and Civility, Division of Student Affairs

Dr. JK Vishwanatha, Principal Investigator, Regents Professor, and Vice President, Institute for Health Disparities

John McKenzie, MA, MS, Executive Director, Division of Academic Innovation