Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity

Congrats Craig Newmark on 30 years of #craigslist! Thank you for everything you do for #CyberCivilDefense!

Are you attending this year's Seattle Bsides Security Conference? Don't miss CLTC's very own Grace Menna for her talk on "Cyber Civil Defense: Choose Your Fighter"! This talk will outline the myriad ways folks can get involved in #CyberCivilDefense and shaping the future of public interest cybersecurity. From joining cyber volunteer organizations and launching university cyber clinics to influencing security policy and advocating for better software practices, there’s a pathway for you. Becoming a cyber civil defender does more than help the greater good; it can also help you level up your skills, expand your network, and unlock new career opportunities. Cyber Civil Defense needs you. So choose your fighter. Register to attend today! https://lnkd.in/ga4W6eJv

Check out the U.S. Cybersecurity Job Posting Data Report from CyberSN, containing insights from?3 years of data covering all?cybersecurity functional roles. A great resource for cyber professionals navigating the evolving cybersecurity job market. ??

In a new article for The Wall Street Journal, Professor Scott Shackelford JD, PhD of the Indiana University - Kelley School of Business shares 5 key reforms for the federal government to play a more assertive role in cybersecurity policy. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/dKxuinM6 cc The Ostrom Workshop, IU Center for Applied Cybersecurity Research, Indiana University Bloomington

?? On #WorldWaterDay we reflect on the intrusions by state-sponsored hackers which are putting US water and wastewater infrastructure at unprecedented levels of risk. Join us on June 11th at the Civil Cyber Defense Summit 2025 where Aspen Digital and the Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity will host a critical discussion on civil cyber defense of our water and wastewater systems. Register below ?? https://lnkd.in/gHhWwpHF #WorldWaterDay #cybersecurity Sasha Cohen O'Connell, Brandon M. Carter, Dawn Cappelli, CISSP

Don't miss the 2025 UC Berkeley AI Policy Research Symposium, hosted by the #AIPolicyHub! Tuesday, April 22, 2025 from 3:30–5PM at Banatao Auditorium, UC Berkeley The symposium will feature a keynote presentation from Gideon Lichfield and insights from our AI Policy Hub Fellows, showcasing cutting-edge research that addresses critical challenges in AI governance, ethics, and policy innovation. '24-'25 AI Policy Hub Fellows - Jaiden Fairoze (EECS) - Syomantak Chaudhuri (EECS) - Mengyu Han (GSPP) - Ezinne Nwankwo (EECS) - Audrey Mitchell (Law) - Laura Pathak (Social Welfare) Whether you're a researcher, practitioner, policymaker, or just deeply curious about how AI is shaping our world, this is a must-attend event to connect with others advancing responsible AI development. ?? Learn More & Register: https://lnkd.in/gVjpmWB2 #BerkeleyAIPolicy #TechPolicy #AIethics #Innovation #PublicInterestTech #ResponsibleAI UC Berkeley Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences (EECS) CITRIS and the Banatao Institute University of California, Berkeley University of California, Berkeley, Goldman School of Public Policy Jessica Newman Genevieve Smith

ICYMI: It is my pleasure to be invited to discuss this very interesting project about the unique features of SK's internet infrastructure with Dr. Jenny Jun. Thanks Nick Merrill and Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity for having me and looking forward to seeing you all virtually on April 16th! RSVP: https://lnkd.in/eEEXxzBK

We are so thrilled to see Elaine Sedenberg, PhD, CLTC External Advisor and UC Berkeley School of Information alum, recognized for this year's Mark Bingham Award for Excellence in Achievement by Young Alumni. ?? Elaine exemplifies the spirit of Berkeley through her significant contributions to global policy, academia, and public interest cybersecurity. A leader in technology policy and ethics, Elaine has harnessed her interdisciplinary Berkeley PhD training to address some of the most pressing challenges in the digital age. She is a true leader, embodying the courage, innovation, and impact that characterize Berkeley alumni. Congratulations, Elaine!

On Tuesday, March 25th at 12pm, CAIP will host a panel discussion on AI and Cybersecurity: Offense, Defense, and Congressional Priorities. Our distinguished panel brings together leading experts from across industry, academia, and policy research: -Fred Heiding, Postdoctoral Researcher, Harvard University -Daniel Kroese, Vice President of Public Policy & Government Affairs, Palo Alto Networks -Krystal Jackson, Non-Resident Research Fellow, Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity -Kyle Crichton, Cyber AI Research Fellow, Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET) The session will include a demonstration of an automated spear phishing AI agent, followed by discussion of current cybersecurity challenges, AI's evolving impact, and policy recommendations for Congress. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/eKeciDqN