Supporting and advancing cybersecurity research.
Spreading awareness and taking action to mitigate cyber risk.
Building the AU cybersecurity community and forming external partnerships.
Developing cybersecurity programs and expanding access to cybersecurity education.
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We are preparing to launch the 2nd season of START HERE and welcome partnership inquiries.
Through the newly launched Shahal M. Khan Institute for Cyber and Economic Security, and in collaboration with our global technology partner Cyber Range Solutions, AU is transforming cyber education by grounding technical cyber exercises in the context of national security and economic policy. In addition, AU announced its commitment to helping equip every American with foundational cyber skills.
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The Shahal M. Khan Cyber and Economic Security Institute (Khan Institute) is launching with a $5 million gift from Shahal M. Khan, SIS/BA ’95, and a partnership with Cyber Range Solutions (CRS).
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 AU’s 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.
On September 18, 2024, the Khan Institute team, along with several faculty affiliates and AU students, attended the 2024 Aspen Cyber Summit. The day featured engaging programming and insightful discussions. Special thanks to Dr. Sasha O'Connell, AU 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.
On September 26, 2024, the Khan Institute was honored to host, Keith Strier, SVP Global AI Markets AMD, in the Khan Institute Cyber Range for a thought-provking discussion with AU leadership on the role of AI in education and research.
The Khan Cyber and Economic Security Institute is one of the many successes of American University’s Change Can't Wait campaign. On September 28, 2024, the Khan Institute joined the celebration marking the campaign’s close. Thank you to everyone who visited our table!
On October 7, 2024, we proudly celebrated Ann Cleaveland, Executive Director of UC Berkeley’s Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity, as the 2024 Inclusive Technology Policy Changemaker Award recipient. This award recognizes Ann’s exceptional leadership in advancing inclusive global technology policy, including her work co-founding the Consortium of Cybersecurity Clinics. We are grateful to the Khan Institute partners, faculty affiliates, and AU students who joined the celebration, and a special thanks to our sponsors, American University’s School of Public Affairs and CrowdStrike, for making the event possible. Learn more about the ITP Changemaker Award.
On October 14, 2024, the Khan Institute welcomed Artur Kiulian—serial entrepreneur, social impact advocate, and AI specialist—for a guest lecture with Prof. Monty McGee’s (Khan Institute Faculty Affiliate) “Cyber Threats and Security” course. The lecture delved into AI governance and regulation, covering essential topics such as balancing innovation with safety, the reality behind AI’s 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.
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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