CISA Director looks to inspire the next generation of cyber leaders
March 13, 2024
Jen Easterly, the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), will be at Dakota State University on Friday, March 22.
She will speak at the annual DakotaCon Cybersecurity Conference at 9 a.m. in Dakota Prairie Playhouse. After her keynote remarks, she will join Dakota State University President José-Marie Griffiths and Dr. Mary Bell, Dean of The Beacom College of Computer & Cyber Sciences, in a panel discussion on cybersecurity topics. DSU’s Vice President for Research & Economic Development, Dr. Ashley Podhradsky, will moderate the discussion.
“I’m excited to visit Dakota State University to discuss the importance of cybersecurity at DakotaCon,” said Easterly.
“As the head of America’s Cyber Defense Agency, one of my top priorities is to engage with and inspire the next generation of cyber leaders as they forge their career paths in a world where these skills have never been more needed and more important. Events like DakotaCon help pave the way.”