Cybersecurity and Privacy Festival 2024

October 17 | 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center, Stanford University

Mosey on down to the most thrilling shindig this side of the digital divide, where the dust will fly and the bytes will buzz as we explore the ins and outs of cybersecurity and privacy like never before. Through riveting discussions and student-focused AI innovations, the 2024 Cybersecurity and Privacy Festival aims to unravel the complexities of safeguarding privacy and security in an AI-driven landscape.

Whether you're a seasoned cyber sheriff or looking to learn the ropes — there's something for everyone.

All Stanford University, Stanford Health Care, SLAC, and the broader higher education communities are invited.

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Recordings and Videos

Welcoming Remarks

Amy Steagall

Artificial Intelligence in Cyber: A Weapon or A Magic Bullet?

Chenxi Wang

Responsible Adoption of AI in Healthcare

Nigam Shah

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Speakers and Talks

Amy Steagall

Chief Information Security Officer,
Stanford University IT Welcome Remarks

Chenxi Wang

Founder and General Partner,
Rain Capital Artificial Intelligence in Cyber: A Weapon or A Magic Bullet?

Nigam Shah

Professor of Medicine, Stanford University
Chief Data Scientist, Stanford Health Care Responsible Adoption of AI in Healthcare

Megha Srivastava

Computer Science Ph.D. Student, Stanford University Security Challenges in Modern Machine Learning Systems

Louw Smith

Senior Security & Data Privacy Engineer,
Harvard University Deep Learning for Compromised Account Detection

David Colombo

CEO & Founder,
Colombo Technology Securing AI and Securing with AI, That’s the Question

Bhavana Tirukovalluri

Senior Director, Technical Services,
Stanford University IT Safeguarding Discovery: Security and Data Privacy in the Stanford AI Playground

Agenda

8:00 a.m.

Registration / Breakfast
9:00 - 9:15 a.m.

Welcoming Remarks
Amy Steagall
Chief Information Security Officer,
Stanford University IT
9:15 - 9:45 a.m.

Artificial Intelligence in Cyber: A Weapon or A Magic Bullet?
Chenxi Wang
Founder and General Partner, Rain Capital
9:50 - 10:25 a.m.

Responsible Adoption of AI in Healthcare
Nigam Shah
Professor of Medicine, Stanford University
& Chief Data Scientist, Stanford Health Care
10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Security Challenges in Modern Machine Learning Systems
Megha Srivastava
Computer Science Ph.D. Student,
Stanford University
11:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Deep Learning for Compromised Account Detection
Louw Smith
Senior Security & Data Privacy Engineer, Harvard University
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Lunch
1:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Securing AI and Securing with AI, That's the Question
David Colombo
CEO & Founder, Colombo Technology
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Live Recording of CISO Series Podcast
David Spark
Founder and Executive Producer, CISO Series
Amy Steagall
Chief Information Security Officer,
Stanford University IT
Michael Tran Duff
Chief Information Security and Data Privacy Officer,
Harvard University IT
2:30 - 3:00 p.m.

Safeguarding Discovery: Security and Data Privacy in the Stanford AI Playground
Bhavana Tirukovalluri
Senior Director, Technical Services,
Stanford University IT
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Pitch Competition
_{This session will not be recorded.}

Live Recording of CISO Series Podcast

1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | McCaw Hall, Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center

David Spark and his CISO guests make their first university appearance to record an episode of their popular show, CISO Series Podcast. No matter where you are in your cybersecurity journey, this show is accessible to both current and aspiring cybersecurity professionals. We'll pack our show with insightful discussion about security leadership, and dealing with cyber threats. Plus, we'll play our popular games "What's Worse?!", "What Is Dave's Mom Talking About?" and answer your questions. Guaranteed fun!

Host: David Spark

Founder and Executive Producer,
CISO Series

Guest: Amy Steagall

Chief Information Security Officer,
Stanford University IT

Guest: Michael Tran Duff

Chief Information Security and Data Privacy Officer,
Harvard University IT

Showdown at the AI Corral Pitch Competition

3 - 4 p.m. | McCaw Hall, Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center

Gather 'round for an unforgettable showdown where Stanford students will have the opportunity to present their security and AI focused ideas to a panel of industry experts, investors, and potential partners.

It's gonna be a showdown for the ages!

Learn more about the Showdown and the winners

Expo & Activities

Vendor Expo

10 a.m. - 4 p.m | Outside of McCaw Hall, Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center

Participating vendors include:

Apple
Applied Cyber
Crowdstrike
Fortinet
Immersive Labs
Microsoft
Palo Alto Networks
Proofpoint
Stanford University Privacy Office
Turn 2 Solutions
Vorlon
Wiz

Lockpicking Session

9 a.m. - 4 p.m | McCaw Hall, Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center

Channel your inner secret agent and learn how to pick locks! In this concurrent session, you will be provided with all the knowledge and tools needed to become a lock picker.

Lockpicking tables will be available in McCaw Hall during the day, allowing you to lockpick while enjoying the speaker sessions.

Hosted by David Sell

Optical Engineer at Applied Materials & Stanford Locksport Club Founder

Stanford School of Engineering ❖ Stanford Graduate School of Education
Stanford School of Humanities and Sciences ❖ Stanford Land, Building and Real Estate
Stanford Libraries ❖ Stanford Management Company ❖ Stanford Medicine Children’s Health
Stanford School of Medicine ❖ Stanford Health Care ❖ Stanford Office of the Chief Risk Officer
Stanford Office of the Vice Provost and Dean of Research   ❖  Stanford Residential & Dining Enterprises
Stanford University IT