California Scientists and Policy Leaders Unite to Explore AI and Collaboration at Science Day 2024
March 30, 2023 | CCST Newsroom, Events, Expert Briefings | Contact: Brie Lindsey
The cybersecurity workforce is facing a shortage of trained professionals as we become more computer, data-driven, and network-based society. How can we prepare California’s workforce for the cybersecurity and IT labor market needs of the future? Join us for a CCST Expert Briefing as we discuss opportunities and challenges of an ever-increasing demand for cybersecurity professionals.
Held March 29th, 2023, in partnership with the office of Assemblymember Carlos Villapudua, Chair of the Committee on Jobs, Economic Development, and the Economy.
Moderated by:
John Hanafee
Advisory Services Program Chief, California Information Security Office
California Department of Technology
Panelists:
Kayvan Chinichian
Senior Director of Development | California Cybersecurity Institute (CCI), Cal Poly
Tony Coulson, PhD
Professor | CSU San Bernardino
Markus Geissler, PhD
Professor, Computer Information Science | Cosumnes River College
Donna Woods
Instructor, Cyber Academic Pathway | Moreno Valley Unified School District
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