Cyber threats and attacks are increasing both in numbers and in impact:
$8.2T………Global cost of cybercrime in 2022
$1.75T……..Global cybersecurity spending
4,000………Daily cyberattacks in 2022
Addressing cybersecurity is a reality that organizations constantly face. However, the worst thing executives can do is just trust it is being covered. In the face of ever-growing threats, the best weapon is education.
Sponsored by The University of Tulsa’s Oklahoma Cyber Innovation Institute (OCII) and College of Engineering & Computer Science’s Continuing Education for Science & Engineering (CESE) Department; the upcoming CYBERSECURITY CONVERSATIONS & LUNCHEONS are designed with the goal of raising cyber security awareness and what can be done to help businesses and organizations avoid potential threats and attacks while keeping data safe.
The luncheons will feature presentations to address concerns, answer questions and discuss best practices. They emphasize what everyone needs to know about current key cyber security issues and management…going beyond the latest buzz words and security products and focuses on cyber security’s devastating impact on organizations, vendors, and customers. No longer an exclusive problem entrusted only to the IT department, cyber security now demands the attention of C-Suite Executives, General Counsels, and others advising the organization.
SPRING 2025 TU CYBERSECURITY LUNCHEONS* | March 11 and April 8
MUNICIPAL CYBERSECURITY
DATE: TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2025
Presenter: ANDREW MORIN, Ph.D
Research Assistant Professor of Cyber Studies
The University of Tulsa, College of Engineering & Computer Science: Cyber Studies
Dr. Morin’s research focuses on the economics of information security, cryptocurrency market manipulations, and cost-informed cyber security of critical infrastructure. He completed his PhD in Computer Science from The University of Tulsa,and earned a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of New Mexico.
“In May 2021, the city of Tulsa suffered a ransomware attack which significantly hindered core municipal operations including police reporting and utility payment portals. Despite having measures in place to reduce the likelihood and impact of such events, the city became a victim. In a news interview, Tulsa mayor GT Bynum said, “This is not some guy sitting in his parent’s basement that just happened to hit the jackpot,” suggesting that the city had invested heavily in cyber security and would not fall victim to such an amateur hacker.
However, for smaller municipalities operating on a shoe-string budget, this hypothetical basement-dwelling hacker poses a very real threat. This begs the question, is there an economic solution to mitigating this risk? As it turns out, the cyber security industry may be the solution.”
TALKING POINTS:
1. Municipal cybersecurity is not just a municipal problem.
2. What is the true cost of a cyber attack on municipal systems?
3. Why are governments, particularly smaller governments, at such an increased risk of cyber attacks?
4. Cybersecurity improvements can be extremely difficult for small municipalities…who is responsible?
5. Industry may be uniquely positioned to improve on municipal cybersecurity.
LOCATION: Doubletree Hotel, 6110 S. Yale, Tulsa, OK | TIMES: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm | Buffet lunch will be served.
DISCOUNTED registration may be available for local and state governments. Email the TU-CESE office for details (cese@utulsa.edu).
Individual Ticket Price: $95-Early Bird Discount (exp. March 18, 2025) | $115-Price after March 18, 2025
BRING YOUR TEAM! Company table (seating for 6): $475 per table | Table reservation deadline April 3, 2025
REGISTER HERE for the APRIL 8 LUNCH (pre-registration required)
The University of Tulsa is inviting you to join in a conversation about what can be done to help avoid the ever-increasing occurrence of cyberattacks, data breaches and how to align the necessary resources with the bottom line at the upcoming TU CYBERSECURITY CONVERSATIONS with emphasis on:
- Up-to-date information you need to know
- Networking with other professionals over lunch concerned with the impact of Cyber Security
- Practical, real-world application
- Opportunity to get answers and ideas on combatting the cyber security issues you are dealing with
- Being pro-active to better eliminate any possible cyber security breaches in your organization
- Learning from other’s experiences and expertise
- Discussing best practices
- What can be implemented on Monday?
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The University of Tulsa (TU) has a long-standing reputation for excellence in cybersecurity research and education. TU has been a designated Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) in Information Assurance and Cyber Defense Education by the federal government since 2000 and was one of the first 14 institutions awarded this distinction. In January 2022, The University of Tulsa’s designation as a National CAE in Cyber Defense was extended through the academic year 2027.
Did You Know…
your support through paid registration fees helps fund the activities of The University of Tulsa’s Engineering & Computer Science College (student organizations and activities, faculty development and other ECS events). On behalf of TU’s students and faculty, thank you for choosing The University of Tulsa’s Continuing Education for Science & Engineering as your training provider. We look forward to having you participate in these conversations!
We look forward to you joining in on these conversations.
*Schedule/Presenters subject to change.