August 19 + 20, 2025 - UC Cybersecurity Summit

Registration is now closed!

 

Event Details:

• Time: 9am – 12pm PT each day
• Location: Virtual (via Zoom)
• Free

Cybersecurity Summit Program Book

Thank you so much to our speakers and sponsors! Explore the full Summit experience—including the agenda and session details—by downloading the PDF program book:

What to Expect 

The 2025 UC Cybersecurity Summit is a learning and networking forum for information security professionals. At this year's event, we will explore how AI data protection, ethics, and digital risk intersect, with a strong focus on the role of higher education and leadership in securing our digital future. We will combine featured speakers with presentations, enriching the experience for participants by offering diverse perspectives, concise insights, and opportunities that foster deeper learning.

Note: The Summit is only for those at the University of California, California State University, California community colleges, and invited guests. If you aren’t a part of this community, your registration will require an exception approval. Email uccybersummit@ucop.edu for help.

Scheduled to Present:

• Nandita Bery, Director of Cybersecurity, Equinix
• Jennie Kennedy, Chief Privacy and Data Protection, University of Texas
• Sunny Notani, Special Agent, United States Secret Service
• Dr. Chris Mattmann, Chief Data and AI Officer, UCLA
• Dr. Neil Daswani, Co-Director, Stanford Advanced Cybersecurity Program
• Michael Tran Duff, Chief Info Security & Data Privacy Officer, Harvard
• Dr. Keith Clement, Professor, California State University
• Josh Callahan, CISO, California State University
• Christy Long, Associate CIO and Chief of Staff, University of Oregon
• Drake Chang, CISO, UCLA

Key Presentations:

• CISO/CIO Panel: Future-Proofing Academia: Security, AI, and the Cost of Progress
• Generative AI Threats and Defenses
• Data Privacy Check-Up
• Convergence of AI & Cybersecurity

Breakout Rooms

Pick one of these sessions:

1. Life as a CISO: Ask Me Anything - Allison Henry, UC Berkeley Chief Information Security Officer
2. Scaling Research Security Compliance: Navigating Complexities and Accelerating Adherence in Diverse UC Research Enterprise - Jackson Muhirwe, UC Santa Barbara Chief Information Security Officer
3. Protecting UC in the Midst of Geopolitical Turmoil - Pat Phelan, UC San Francisco Chief Information Security Officer
4. Third Party Security Risk in Higher Ed - Damian Luna, UC Cyber Risk Assessment Unit Manager
5. From Awareness to Risk: Modernizing UC’s Human-Centric Security Strategy - Cecelia Finney, UC Program Director, Cybersecurity Awareness & Human Risk Management
6. Forensics/Investigating Cyber Incidents: Sponsored by Fortinet - Aamir Lakhani, Fortinet
7. Why Your Cyber Program May Feel Stuck – and What Leading Teams Are Doing Differently: Sponsored by Trellix - Zak Krider, Trellix
8. Overcoming Common Problems in Security Operation Centers (SOC) Operations: Sponsored by Palo Alto Networks - Michael Gregg, Palo Alto Networks

Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors!

FAQs

1. What’s new this year?

The theme of the Summit, “Building Resilient Communities,” emphasizes the critical role of cybersecurity in protecting not only systems but also the people, institutions, and trust that connect us. This year's virtual event offers a rich and engaging experience for attendees. We’re very excited to offer:

• A diverse speaker lineup: Experts from both within the UC system and other leading universities.
• Engaging presentations: Multiple concise, impactful presentations that delve into specific topics.
• A CISO/CIO panel discussion: A dynamic panel featuring top security and IT leaders.
• Networking opportunities: Both days will have moderated-led networking opportunities.

2. Is the Summit free?

Yes, the Summit is free this year.

3. Why is the Summit virtual this year?

The Summit is virtual this year to align with the University’s current efforts to implement cost-saving measures wherever possible.

4. Who can attend the Summit?

The Summit is only for those at the University of California, California State University, California community colleges, and invited guests. If you aren’t a part of this community, your registration will require an exception approval. Email uccybersummit@ucop.edu for help.

5. Will the sessions be recorded?

Some of the presentations may be recorded.

6. Can I leave the event and come back later?

Yes, you can exit the event at any time and rejoin using your original access link.

7. When is the last day to register?

The last day to register is August 12, 2025.

8. Who can I contact if I have questions?

Email uccybersummit@ucop.edu.

 

We’ll see you (virtually!) in August!

Best regards,
The UC Cybersecurity Summit Planning Team