UK Information Technology Services invites campus and community to UK_CYBERCON 2026
University of Kentucky Information Technology Services (UK ITS) invites students, faculty, staff and community members to attend UK_CYBERCON 2026, the university's annual cybersecurity conference focused on education, awareness, digital resilience and career development.
On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, join UK ITS at the Otis A. Singletary Center for the Arts from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Read more about UK_CYBERCON: UK_CYBERCON 2026 | Information Technology Services. This free event will provide lunch, snacks and complimentary conference swag.
The event will bring together cybersecurity professionals, technology leaders, educators, researchers and students to explore important cybersecurity topics through panels, presentations, demonstrations, networking opportunities and interactive activities. This year's event will feature industry experts, federal partners, cybersecurity professionals and UK researchers sharing insights on emerging threats, online safety, workforce development and new technologies.
UK_CYBERCON aims to promote cybersecurity education and awareness. As cyber threats evolve, everyone is impacted by cybersecurity. Whether protecting personal information, understanding AI and digital privacy or recognizing scams, attendees will take away skills they can use every day.
"Cybersecurity is for everyone," said Stephen Burr, UK ITS chief information security officer and deputy CIO. "Whether you're a student exploring career opportunities, an employee looking to strengthen your digital security habits or a community member interested in learning how to stay safe online, UK_CYBERCON offers education for every experience level."
Attendees will have opportunities to learn how to protect themselves from common cyber threats, hear from cybersecurity experts and network and participate in discussions with researchers and cybersecurity professionals.
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