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.
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
Speakers and Talks
Chenxi Wang
Rain Capital
Nigam Shah
Chief Data Scientist, Stanford Health Care
Megha Srivastava
Louw Smith
Harvard University
David Colombo
Colombo Technology
Bhavana Tirukovalluri
Stanford University IT
Agenda
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8:00 a.m.Registration / Breakfast
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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
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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 SeriesAmy Steagall
Chief Information Security Officer,
Stanford University ITMichael 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
CISO Series
Guest: Amy Steagall
Stanford University IT
Guest: Michael Tran Duff
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!
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
