Public Lecture by the US Cybersecurity Expert Patrick Kyhos on the Cyber Threats, Emerging Technologies, and Legal Solutions

Thursday, 03 October 2024 10:07 /
Begins:
Monday, 07 October 2024 12:30
Ends:
Location:
Hall 308K
Details:

Public lecture by the US expert on cybersecurity, emerging technologies and international cooperation Patrick Kyhos on the Cyber Threats, Emerging Technologies and Legal Solutions will take place on 7 October 2024 at 12.30 p.m. in Hall 308K.

The lecture will cover different types of cybersecurity threats facing businesses, governments, and individuals and how to respond to cyber events in line with current laws, international agreements, and regulations. This lecture will examine recent cyber incidents to distill important details of each incident as well as the key considerations involved in responding, recovering, and restoring services after a cyber incident. This lecture will also include a brief overview of emerging technologies and their potential uses, which could both increase and decrease security threats in the future.


The lecturer Patrick Kyhos is an expert in cyber security, emerging technology, and international cooperation. He is at the UNWE as a Fulbright Specialist to share guidance and enhance the Cybersecurity Management Master's degree programme.
Previously, Patrick Kyhos has served in the White House as Director of Cyber Operations, Planning, and Response. Before that assignment, he has worked in the United States' Department of Justice. He has started as an attorney, handling high-priority cases involving technology. From this position, he has been specially selected to serve as a leader and project manager on matters pertaining to lawful use of emerging technology. Meanwhile, he has led a special team of cyber investigators to handle international cyber incidents; supported foreign partners during attacks; and directly engaged private companies after ransomware attacks.
Patrick holds Master of Science in Technology Systems. He also has two law degrees, a juris doctorate (J.D.) with a concentration on privacy and cybersecurity, he is also Master of Law (LL.M.) in Technology Law from Georgetown University.

The lecture is open to students, lecturers and all people interested in the topic.