Virtual Tech Speaker Series: Cyber Smarts: Outsmarting Hackers in the Age of AI

In today’s hyperconnected world, cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue—it’s a human issue. This engaging talk explores how modern threats like AI-generated phishing, deepfakes, and smart device vulnerabilities are evolving faster than ever, and why each of us plays a critical role in defense.

Through real-world examples, practical tips, and a look at how artificial intelligence is reshaping both attack and defense, attendees will learn how to strengthen their personal and professional cyber hygiene. The session emphasizes one key idea: technology can build barriers, but people build awareness.

Key Take-aways:

• Understand How AI Is Actively Changing the Workplace
• Learn how automation, augmentation, and AI-driven tools are transforming tasks across various industries—from entry-level to executive roles.
• Identify Which Skills Are Becoming More Valuable
• Discover which human-centered skills and technical competencies are increasingly in demand—and how to start building them.
• Recognize Roles at Risk and Areas of Opportunity
• Gain clarity on which job functions are most susceptible to disruption, and which fields are growing as a result of AI integration.

Speakers:

• Dr. Briant Becote, Professor, University of Advancing Technology
• Ashley Palms, Head of Cybersecurity & Enterprise Risk Transformation, AI Risk Strategy,
  Avalara
• Moderator: Paige Henson, Co-Founder, SecureLabs Inc

Our Sponsor:

University of Advancing Technology (UAT) is an intimate technology University focused on educating students in advancing technology who desire to innovate for our future. UAT is the technophile’s college experience—a community uniquely suited to provide students passionate about technology an ideal place to live and grow. UAT is a private and family-owned University that merges the values of the traditional academy with the modern technology campus, a fusion that enhances our ability to fulfill the mission of educating students in the fields of advancing technology who innovate for our future.