2026 Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM): Resilient Together

 October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Our theme, “Resilient Together,” empowers everyone to protect ourselves — and each other — in our increasingly connected digital world.

Cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility. Join Information Technology Services’ Information Security Office (ISO), the Center of Excellence in Cybersecurity Research, Education, and Outreach (CREO), and the Waste Management Institute (WMI) for cybersecurity awareness events designed to help strengthen our security-conscious culture and help protect our campus and community.

Learn, have fun, and win prizes as you take part in the Cyber Bowl intercollegiate cybersecurity competition where N.C. A&T can beat Appalachian State University, Duke University, East Carolina University, Elizabeth City State University, NC State, UNC - Chapel Hill, UNC Wilmington, Western Carolina University, and Winston-Salem State University all at the same time!  Webinars, the Cyber Monster Match, and Shred and Electronic Disposal Day are other exciting events.  All events are free and open to N.C. A&T students and/or employees.  Select events are open to the public.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month was established in 2004 as a partnership between the U.S. government and the National Cybersecurity Alliance to help people understand cyber risks and practice safer online behaviors. Government agencies, businesses, organizations, schools, colleges, and universities use the observance each year in October to promote cybersecurity awareness and encourage everyone to play a role in protecting our digital communities.

Schedule of Events

Note: Events with (CREO) are held at CREO (2105 Yanceyville). Most can also be joined online.  
Date Time Event Speaker Format
Oct. 1 to 31 Start Anytime Cyber Bowl - Students and employees at North Carolina universities complete a cybersecurity quiz to earn points for their school and compete for the titles of most participants and highest participation rate. N/A Online Game
Oct. 6 11 am to 12 pm When AI Agents Become Adversaries: Security Lessons from the OpenAI–Hugging Face Incident
RSVP online >		 Dr. Tia Pope, Computer Science, NC A&T Talk
Oct. 13 10 am to 2 pm Meet the Information Security Office @ the HR Benefits Fair N/A In-Person
Oct. 14 11 am to 2:30 pm Aggies in Cyber: From Capture the Flag to the Real World
RSVP online >		 Tre Harding, CNP Technologies Careers & Panel
Oct. 16 10:30 am to 11:30 am Protein Folding: From Basic Biology to Modern Generative Models
RSVP online >		 Dr. Farzan Ghanei, Astellas Pharma Talk
Oct. 19 11 am to 1 pm Moving Cybersecurity from the Nerds to the Herds: Lessons from the Farm
RSVP online >		 Dr. Kenneth Sherin, NC State Talk
Oct. 20 11 am to 12 pm AI-Driven Molecular Generation, Structure-Based Drug Discovery, and Security Challenges
RSVP online >		 Dr. Olaide Oyelade, Computer Systems Technology, NC A&T Talk
Oct 21 to Feb 26 Start Anytime Information Security Education Training for Employees
Online Training Portal >		 N/A Self-paced Training
Oct. 22 11 am to 1 pm ThreatOps Challenge: Real Threats, Real Competition, Real Experience
RSVP online >		 Tracy Owens and Josh Phillips, SentinelOne Hands-on Competition
Oct. 22 1:30 pm to 3 pm Can AI Hear Your Voice? Voice Biomarkers, Cybersecurity, Privacy, and the Future of Healthcare AI
RSVP online >		 Dr. Mohammad Arif Ul Alam, Computer Systems Technology, NC A&T Talk
Oct 24 9 am to 12 pm AGGIE Shred and Electronic Disposal Day
Corner of Lindsay Street and Laurel Street across from the University Police Department (look for blue and gold balloons)
Learn more >		 N/A Drop-off
Oct 26 8 am to 12 pm The Cyber Monster Match
Game link will go live at 8 am on Oct 26.		 N/A Online Game
Oct. 27 11 am to 10 pm Designing Secure AI Agents
RSVP online >		 Bedeabasi John, Ph.D. Researcher, CREO Talk
Oct. 29 1 pm to 2 pm Career Opportunities as a Scientist/Engineer in Support of National Defense in the Department of War
RSVP online >		 Dr. Bryan Woosley, Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division Careers Panel

 

Special Thanks To Our Prize Sponsors

  • CDWG

  • Dell

  • DNS

  • Powerhouse Recycling

  • Systel

 

Prizes

  • Amazon $25 gift cards 
  • Apple AirPods Pro 3 headphones
  • HP Laser Jet Pro printer 
  • iPads
  • RTIC insulated cooler
  • Visa $50 gift card
  • and more!