Hello Everyone,
After a longer-than-expected break, we’re thrilled to finally be back and happy to announce that our regular events programming is officially a go! We’ve missed connecting with all of you and are so excited to kick things off again with an event that promises to inspire and energize.
Mark your calendars for September 11, 2025, when we’ll be welcoming a truly remarkable speaker and guest, Dr. Richard J. Harknett. As we gather on this very significant date – one that forever changed our understanding of security and resilience – we confront a new frontier of threats that transcend borders and challenge the very foundations of global stability. His insights and expertise are sure to make this gathering one to remember, whether you’re a familiar face or joining us for the first time.
Stay tuned for all the details below. We can’t wait to see you there!
Cyber Persistence and Int’l Security: Insights from the Russo-Ukraine Conflict and Kettering Health
In today’s hyperconnected world, cyberspace is both our greatest asset and our greatest Achilles’ heel. Every transaction, every communication, every critical system we depend on is part of a vast, invisible network that never sleeps. Yet with this connectivity comes unprecedented risk. Nations are racing to strengthen their cyber defenses, deploying bold new strategies to protect critical infrastructure, prevent espionage, and neutralize threats before they strike.
Our special dinner event presentation takes you inside the evolving playbook of national cybersecurity, where cutting-edge technology, intelligence operations, and strategic planning converge. You’ll discover how the same principles that protect a country in times of war can be applied to stopping cybercrime in your own backyard, shielding businesses from catastrophic breaches, and safeguarding your personal digital footprint.
Cybersecurity is no longer a distant government concern, it’s the modern battlefield, and we are all part of this confrontation.
The question is: Can we and WILL we be ready?
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Seats are Limited – Registration and Reservations are Required!
OUR EVENT SPEAKER
Richard J. Harknett, PhD is Professor and Director of the Center for Cyber Strategy and Policy at the University of Cincinnati, where he also co-directs the Ohio Cyber Range Institute, a state-wide organization supporting cyber education, workforce, economic, and research development. He is Board Member and Faculty Liaison for the Portman Center for Policy Solutions.
He served as Scholar-in-Residence at US Cyber Command and continues in a support role. He has presented both policy briefings and academic research in 15 countries, on Capitol Hill, and to various US Federal and State government agencies. Professor Harknett has held two Fulbright Scholar appointments: in Cyber Studies at Oxford University in the UK, and in International Relations at the Diplomatic Academy in Vienna, Austria, where he continues to hold a non-resident professor appointment.
He has authored over 60 publications including the co-authored book Cyber Persistence Theory: Redefining National Security in Cyberspace (Oxford Univ. Press, 2022) and has contributed to raising over $60 million in institutional and research grant and philanthropic financial support.
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