REGISTRATION ENDS OCTOBER 2! – 2026 UC Cybersecurity Summit, Oct 6-7

REGISTRATION ENDS OCTOBER 2!

Last chance to register! Don’t miss the 2026 UC Cybersecurity Summit: Resilient Together, taking place virtually on October 6 (9:00 AM-12:00 PM PT) and October 7 (9:00 AM-12:30 PM PT).

The webinar will bring together colleagues from UC and beyond to explore today’s evolving cybersecurity landscape and what we can do to stay resilient. Hear from leading voices on topics ranging from AI and online safety to privacy laws, fraud prevention, and critical infrastructure protection—and gain practical insights for navigating today’s digital risks and building a more secure future together.

Registration will close on October 2, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PT. Please register using your official work or university email address.

Note: The Summit is intended for professionals across the University of California, California State University, California Community Colleges, and invited guests. If you are outside of this community, registration will require exception approval — please contact uccybersummit@ucop.edu for assistance.

Zoom has known calendar issues with multi-day events. Verify that your calendar invite is for both October 6 & 7; If not, add it manually. Contact uccybersummit@ucop.edu if you have any issues.

View the Program Book

Explore the full event program, including the detailed agenda, speaker bios, and session descriptions: 2026 UC Cybersecurity Summit Program Book.

At a Glance: Scheduled Speakers & Sessions

The Summit will feature a diverse lineup of speakers from both within and beyond the UC system, including:

Caitlin Sarian (aka Cybersecurity Girl) – World’s Largest Cybersecurity Educator and Influencer
Session: Securing Your Online Presence: Cybersecurity doesn’t have to be complicated. Learn about today’s biggest online threats, and simple habits you can adopt to protect your sensitive information and digital identity.

Alex Stamos – Chief Product Officer at Corridor, Stanford Lecturer, Prior Chief Security Officer at Facebook and Yahoo
Session: AI and Defending Large Networks: AI is reshaping how bad actors can find and exploit vulnerabilities in networks for cyberattacks. Learn how you can defend and prepare your organization for this emerging threat landscape.

Dr. Safiya Noble – David O. Sears Presidential Endowed Chair of Social Sciences, Professor of Gender Studies, African American Studies and Information Studies and Director, UCLA DataX-Data Justice – in conversation with Ronise Zenon, Information Systems Analyst, Information Technology Services Department, UCSD
Session: AI and Our Future: How Artificial Intelligence and Search Engine Algorithms Reinforce Oppression: Uncover how the digital technologies we use embed racial, gender, class, and political biases that cause a range of issues, from marginalization to violations of fundamental rights.

Kerry Tomlinson – Cyber News Reporter, Ampyx News
Session: Deepfake Diaries: The Latest AI-Based Attacks and How to Protect Yourself from AI Scams: See real-life video and audio deepfake examples that attackers deploy to steal your sensitive information, and learn the latest ways to spot and defend against these AI-generated scams.

Marti DeLiema – Associate Professor, University of Minnesota
Session: Fraud: Aging & Retirement Security: Older adults are prime targets for scammers, losing more money per incident than any other age group. Learn why, and what cybersecurity professionals can do to protect their retirement resources.

Melonie White – Digital Risk Governance, Analytics, and Advisory Services Manager, UCOP
Session: Federal Rules, California Rights: Understanding Privacy and Security: Learn the key differences between privacy and security, and how federal and state laws affect your personal information, individual rights, and available protections.

Caesar Sedek – Assistant Chief Information Security Officer, UCLA
Session: Preparing UCLA for the 2028 Olympics: Cybersecurity at the Intersection of Public Safety, Research, and Critical Infrastructure: Go inside UCLA’s strategy for strengthening visibility, governance, and incident response to stay resilient against heightened cyber threats while hosting a high-profile event.

Deep dive into this year’s Summit speakers’ backgrounds, accomplishments, and expertise.