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Excellence in Cybersecurity

The Khan Institute strives to advance research and education on global economic activity and the efficacy of digital systems.

Khan Institute Core Activities

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Join us on this R.A.C.E. to an equitable, informed, and inclusive cyber future听

Reasearch

Supporting and advancing cybersecurity research.

Action

Spreading awareness and taking action to mitigate cyber risk.

Community

Building the 海角换妻 cybersecurity community and forming external partnerships.

Education

Developing cybersecurity programs and expanding access to cybersecurity education.

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National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy

Through the newly launched Shahal M. Khan Institute for Cyber and Economic Security, and in collaboration with our global technology partner Cyber Range Solutions, 海角换妻 is transforming cyber education by grounding technical cyber exercises in the context of national security and economic policy. In addition, 海角换妻 announced its commitment to helping equip every American with foundational cyber skills.

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A $5 Million Gift to 海角换妻 Advances Cyber and Economic Security

The Shahal M. Khan Cyber and Economic Security Institute (Khan Institute) is launching with a $5 million gift from Shahal M. Khan, SIS/BA 鈥95, and a partnership with Cyber Range Solutions (CRS). 听

The Khan Institute will offer training courses, guest speaker lectures, and workshops in cyber incident response, network security, and the protection of vital infrastructure. The institute builds on 海角换妻鈥檚 interdisciplinary approach to drive research across the university community and builds on the strong foundation in inclusive technology policy.

The Khan Institute and CRS will develop a state-of-the-art cybersecurity center of excellence featuring a cyber range, which is a facility where simulated cyber training activities and research can be conducted in order to train and instruct students and cyber security professionals on incident response and how to secure networks and protect critical, high-value assets and infrastructure against cyberattacks.

Recent Events

2024 Aspen听Cyber Summit

On September 18, 2024, the Khan Institute team, along with several faculty affiliates and 海角换妻 students, attended the 2024 Aspen Cyber Summit. The day featured engaging programming and insightful discussions. Special thanks to Dr. Sasha O'Connell, 海角换妻 Khan Institute Strategic Advisor and Aspen Senior Director of Cybersecurity Programs, for her key role in organizing this outstanding event on behalf of the Aspen Institute.听

AI Executive Visit - Keith Strier

On September 26, 2024, the Khan Institute was honored to host, Keith Strier,听SVP Global AI Markets AMD,听in the Khan Institute Cyber Range for a thought-provking discussion with 海角换妻 leadership on the role of AI in education and research.听

海角换妻 Change Can't Wait Festival

The Khan Cyber and Economic Security Institute is one of the many successes of 海角换妻鈥檚 Change Can't Wait campaign. On September 28, 2024, the Khan Institute joined the celebration marking the campaign鈥檚 close. Thank you to everyone who visited our table!

2024听Inclusive Technology Policy Changemaker Award

On October 7, 2024, we proudly celebrated Ann Cleaveland, Executive Director of UC Berkeley鈥檚 Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity, as the 2024 Inclusive Technology Policy Changemaker Award recipient. This award recognizes Ann鈥檚 exceptional leadership in advancing inclusive global technology policy, including her work co-founding the Consortium of Cybersecurity Clinics. We are听grateful to the Khan Institute partners, faculty affiliates, and 海角换妻 students who joined the celebration, and a special thanks to our sponsors, 海角换妻鈥檚 School of Public Affairs and CrowdStrike, for making the event possible. Learn more about the ITP Changemaker Award.

From AI Hype to Responsible Policy & Governance with Artur Kiulian听

On October 14, 2024, the Khan Institute welcomed Artur Kiulian鈥攕erial entrepreneur,听social impact advocate, and AI specialist鈥攆or a guest lecture with Prof. Monty McGee鈥檚听(Khan Institute Faculty Affiliate) 鈥淐yber Threats and Security鈥 course. The lecture delved into AI governance and regulation, covering essential topics such as balancing innovation with safety, the reality behind AI鈥檚 capabilities, and the challenges of keeping pace with rapid technological advancements. Artur also discussed the importance of sovereign AI, collaborative approaches to governance, and the development of risk assessment tools.听

Cyber Sustainability Webinar

On October 17, 2024, the Khan Institute, in collaboration with the Global Cyber Security Advisory Group and the International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP), hosted a free technical webinar focused on cybersecurity sustainability. The event was co-hosted by Tatiana Bienvenu, Manager of Operations at the Khan Institute, who also served as the research author. Participants explored the significance of recognizing the impacts of cyber threats and the importance of sustainable practices. The discussion also included a deep dive into the social, economic, governance, environmental, and technological implications of our increasingly digital world, empowering attendees from both tech and non-tech backgrounds.

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