SANGU Students at NKU's 17th Annual Cybersecurity Symposium

As part of the joint master’s program in cybersecurity between St. Andrew the First-Called Georgian University of the Patriarchate of Georgia (SANGU) and Northern Kentucky University (NKU), students who traveled to the United States participated in the 17th Annual Cybersecurity Symposium held at the NKU campus – #Cyber17. This event is one of the leading cybersecurity symposiums in the United States, bringing together top industry experts and innovators to discuss current trends, emerging threats, and best practices in the field of cybersecurity.

During the symposium, SANGU students attended seminars, panel discussions, and hands-on workshops. Key topics included artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, phishing attacks, and mobile security. The keynote speaker of the event was renowned cybersecurity expert, Theresa Payton.

SANGU students also participated in a panel discussion at the symposium, where they addressed the cybersecurity landscape in Georgia, challenges in the public and private sectors, the role of Georgia’s National CERT (Computer Emergency Response Team), the functions of SOCs (Security Operation Centers) in incident response, and the role and stereotypes of women in cybersecurity.

After the panel discussion, a Q&A session was held, providing attendees with the opportunity to learn more about Georgia’s cybersecurity sector and the country in general.
Beyond seminars and practical activities, SANGU students also had the chance to experience American culture, which enriches their international experience and offers a unique opportunity to learn best practices from world-class specialists.

The joint master’s program in cybersecurity represents an innovative step for Georgia, giving students the chance to receive a world-class education fully funded by SANGU. Upon successful completion of the program, students are awarded the following qualifications: Master of Science in Cybersecurity (NKU) and Master of Science in Information Technology Security (SANGU).