RIT ESL Global Cybersecurity Institute

October = Cybersecurity Awareness Month 🛡️🗓️ and our own Dr. Matthew Wright, Kevin O' Sullivan Professor and Chair of Cybersecurity at RIT, will be a featured speaker at the Rochester Cloud Connect Summit Oct. 2nd at the George Eastman Museum!

Dr. Wright's presentation,“DeFaking Deepfakes: Challenges for Real-World Mitigation of Manipulated Media," will discuss his team's research and how it helps journalists and intelligence analysts figure out what is real and what is fake. 🕵🏻‍♂️ Their work, called the DeFake Project, has more than $2 million in funding from the National Science Foundation and Knight Foundation.

Head to the Cloud Connect Summit for the inside scoop on all things cybersecurity, AI, and cloud tech from national experts from U.S. Space Systems Command, Veeam, RIT, and more.

🙋‍♀️Friends of RIT can waive the registration fee by using code “RIT” at checkout. Register at: https://brnw.ch/21wVSZA.

Ersin Uzun, Katherine Johnson Endowed Executive Director of RIT's ESL Global Cybersecurity Institute, co-authored the new book The AI Advantage: Thriving Within Civilization's Next Big Disruption. In its first week of release, the book became the No. 1 bestseller in Amazon's Business Technology Innovation category in the United States. Gathering insights from more than 30 global AI experts, the book offers readers a practical guide to understanding and using AI in a world that is rapidly transforming.

Grab a copy today!
https://brnw.ch/21wUy2S

Is your non-profit, local government, school, or small business struggling with cybersecurity needs on a tight budget? RIT's Cybersecurity Clinic, supported by Google, is offering FREE cybersecurity support services this Fall semester!

Our students, supervised by faculty advisors, will work directly with your organization to tackle your cybersecurity challenges. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your defenses at no cost, while also providing valuable real-world experience to future cybersecurity professionals.

Why apply?

🤝Pro-bono services: Get expert support without the expense.
🛡️Boost your defenses: Strengthen your organization against cyber threats.
👩‍🎓Support local talent: Help students gain practical experience.

*Applications close July 18, 2025.* Don't miss this chance to secure your organization!
➡️ Apply now: https://brnw.ch/21wTvyB