2022 CybER Con Breakout Sessions
Breakout Session 1 | September 28 | 10:45-11:30
Title: P3-Mass Shootings in the Twitterverse
Location: Dogwood Room
Presenters: ‘Shawn Smith (Radford University) and Lauren Griffin (Radford University)
Abstract
Now more than ever, social media content and activity are finding favor among academicians and public policymakers alike in drawing material from which the direction of future studies and legislation development can gain focus. Within social science disciplines, this is worth considering emerging and hotly debated issues like mass shootings in the U.S. and gun control. On the heels of several recent high-profile shootings, this study sought to
explore the dynamics of thematic content and interaction patterns among tweets captured from three such mass shooting events: Tops Supermarket (Buffalo, NY), Robb Elementary School (Uvalde, TX), and Columbia Machine Factory (Smithsburg, MD). By using a combination of semantic analysis and binary logistic regression, the researchers attempt to map and discuss the various layers of thematic content development and interaction
patterns surrounding these tragedies. Implications and suggestions for application of the findings and future work are also presented.
P3-Mass Shootings in the Twitterverse
Title: P11-CCI Experiential Learning Research
Location: Holly Room
Presenters: Jeff Pittges (Radford University)
Abstract
The national shortage of cybersecurity professionals severely impacts employers’ ability to fill as many as 83,000 open cybersecurity jobs in Virginia. Further compounding the shortage, surveys of employers routinely show that graduates from traditional programs are not workforce ready. This paper summarizes seven research projects conducted with leaders from higher education, industry, and government examining how to better prepare students for the cyber workforce. The projects employed combinations of six learning approaches involving over one hundred (100) student participants from career switchers with limited college experience to students enrolled in technology degree programs. The authors report their experience, present preliminary results, and outline next steps.
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Title: P2-The Virginia Cyber Navigator Internship Program: An academic-government partnership for experiential learning in election security
Location: Room 1056
Presenters: Angela Orebaugh (University of Virginia)
Abstract
A coalition of Virginia universities, in partnership with the Virginia Department of Elections, launched the Virginia Cyber Navigator Internship Program (VA-CNIP) – an innovative educational program to train future cybersecurity professionals to protect election infrastructure. The program includes a full semester gateway course covering sociotechnical election topics, a two-day kickoff bootcamp to prepare students for their internship, an
internship with an election office, and a one-day debrief and assessment at the end of the internship.
Breakout Session 2 | September 28 | 2:15-3:00
Title: P4-Designing Low-to-High Side Cloud Research Programming for Cybersecurity and Computer Science Students & Researchers
Location: Dogwood Room
Presenters: Alex Nielson (Old Dominion University)
Abstract
This presentation provides lessons from implementation of a secure-by-design experimental Cloud Center built at an Applied Research facility within an R1 Institution. This active AWS-sponsored multi-cloud-ready program supports sponsored and student research across academic and industry domains and provides DevSecOps to dozens of active cloud research and production workloads. Presenters will provide insight into challenges integrating with campus IT services, CMMC certifications, and training practices for developing services for transition into high-side government cloud environments.
Title: P1-Cultivating Industry/Academy Partnerships for Darkweb Research: Towards a Deeper Understanding of the Illicit Online Marketplace
Location: Holly Room
Presenters: Jin Lee (George Mason University)
Abstract
The aim of this presentation is to describe the Darkweb marketplace and its various illicit products. Specifically, the presentation will discuss how illicit vendors advertise their products; how prospective buyers communicate with sellers to acquire goods/services; and how economic transactions are executed. A discussion on how colleges/universities can design and offer experiential learning opportunities for students involving the Darkweb will
also be presented. The objective is to cultivate industry/academy partnerships for Darkweb research and enforcement.
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Breakout Session 3 | September 29 | 8:45-9:30
Title: P10-Cyber Commissioning Training to meet new Building Requirements for ICS Systems
Location: Dogwood Room
Presenters: Leigh Armistead (Peregrine Technical Solutions)
Abstract
Cyber-physical systems, otherwise known as industrial control systems (ICS) or supervisory control and data acquisition devices, all of which include electrical, HVAC and water systems, were not originally connected to the internet. There is a recent push by the DoD, to lock down all new buildings from a cyber security aspect, but there is little to no training being done. This proposal is to develop an unclassified course to support these requirements for the trades.
Title: P5-Cyberbiosecurity Introductory Course Material Creation for Food Science
Location: Holly Room
Presenters: Rebekah Miller (Virginia Tech)
Abstract
An introductory module detailing cyberbiosecurity as related to food science and the food industry will be created and published as open education resources for integration into any university-level course where information on cyberbiosecurity as related to the food system is appropriate. Lecture slides will cover technology and security in the food industry, cyberbiosecurity, and outcomes related to cyber-attacks. Three case studies will complement the lecture material, providing additional examples while prompting reflection and discussion. cyberbiosecurity as related to food science and the food industry will be created and published as open education resources for integration into any university-level course where information on cyberbiosecurity as related to the food system is appropriate. Lecture slides will cover technology and security in the food industry, cyberbiosecurity, and outcomes related to cyber-attacks. Three case studies will complement the lecture material, providing additional examples while prompting reflection and discussion.
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Title: P8-Cybervictimization Experience Across Virginia: Implications for Educating Industry and Citizens
Location: Room 2030
Presenters: Tancy Vandecar-Burdin (Old Dominion University), Randy Gainey (Old
Dominion University), Jay Albanese (Virginia Commonwealth University), James Hawdon
(Virginia Tech, Katalin Parti, Virginia Tech, and Thomas Dearden, Virginia Tech
Abstract
Two presentations focused on our COVA CCI funded study of cybervictimization in Virginia. We have conducted approximately 1,100 household surveys of residents and 476 businesses. The data describe the extent of various types of victimization across the commonwealth and provide important empirical information for educating our citizens and business leaders to help limit the pervasive threat of cybervictimization. Suggestions for experiential learning will be provided.
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P8.1: Cybervictimization Experience Across Virginia: Implications for Educating Citizens and Students
Tancy Vandecar-Burdin, Old Dominion University
Jay Albanese, Virginia Commonwealth University
Randy Gainey, Old Dominion University
Abstract
Cybervictimization is an increasing problem across the globe, in the US, and Virginia. To develop a baseline assessment of Virginia, we conducted approximately 1,200 household surveys of residents across the state. Here we describe the extent of various types of victimization, key demographics, and spatial distribution, as well as theoretical variables to provide important information for educating students and residents who are virtually all at risk of cybervictimization. Specific suggestions for experiential learning are provided.
P8.2: Cybervictimization of Businesses Across Virginia: Implications for Educating Industry and Students of Business
James Hawdon, Virginia Tech
Katalin Parti, Virginia Tech
Thomas Dearden, Virginia Tech
The Commonwealth of Virginia, US, is one of the most vulnerable states to cyberattacks. Analyzing data from 428 online surveys collected from Virginia businesses, this study provides an in-depth view of the nature and extent of cybercrime victimization in Virginia. We describe the extent of various types of victimization and provide important empirical information for educating industry and business leaders to help limit the pervasive threat of cybervictimization. Suggestions for experiential learning will be provided.
Breakout Session 4 | September 29 | 9:45-10:30
Location: Dogwood Room
Presenters: Eric Kaufman (Virginia Tech)
Abstract
CyberBioSecurity (conventionally written “cyberbiosecurity”) is an emerging field at the interface of life sciences and digital worlds. This session features a teaching case study on cyberbiosecurity for use with students in non-technical disciplines. The focus of the case study is the cyber-attack on the Oldsmar water treatment plant. While the attack reflects technical challenges, it also highlights the importance of adaptive leadership and leadership-
as-practice.
P6-Oldsmar Water Case CybER Con Slides Handout
Title: P7-An Integrated, Interdisciplinary Cybersecurity Curriculum with Industry Engagement
Location: Holly Room
Presenters: Lucy Tsado (Lamar University) and Molly Uzoh (Lamar University)
Abstract
The cybersecurity skills gap has continued to increase. New entrants to the field lack the experience needed to meet recruiting requirements of organizations due to new threat landscapes and sophisticated cyberattacks. This proposal provides a model of integrated
cybersecurity curriculum that focuses on experiential learning in an interdisciplinary setting. This requires a series of instructional design, and industry-based hands-on job coursework to be integrated into the formal classroom experience of students.
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Title: P9-Risk at the Edge: A Framework for Securing XG
Location: Room 2030
Presenters: John Hoag (Ohio State University)
Abstract
Proposal to discuss framework for educating professionals to securely develop and operate 5G infrastructure.
COVA CCI CybER Con is sponsored by the Coastal Virginia Center for Cybersecurity Innovation (COVA CCI) and the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI).
For additional information email covacci@odu.edu.
