Cybersecurity Promotion Program
IVLP Activities Summary – Cybersecurity and Innovation in the United States: Part Two
As part of the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), a cybersecurity delegation, including a representative from CSB.SCHOOL, is conducting a series of visits and exchanges in the United States to explore advanced practices in cybersecurity, innovation, and crisis management. Across various stops, from Florida to Colorado, each day provided an opportunity to delve deeper into critical topics, from securing space systems and urban infrastructure to protecting electoral processes. Meetings with influential experts and organizations, such as Space ISAC, the National Cybersecurity Center, and the City of Denver’s technology departments, highlighted the need for multi-sector collaborations. These visits also reinforced the idea that cybersecurity requires an integrated approach, encompassing technology, training, and anticipation of emerging risks.
Day 4 – Orlando: Cybersecurity Training and Research
The delegation learned about Meta Humans, an educational project to prepare young people for AI and cybersecurity issues, and explored the university’s Cybersecurity and Privacy Cluster’s research, including on encryption and generative AI. The team ended with a meeting with Hack@UCF, known for its CTF program, which inspires our team.
Day 5 – Orlando: Innovation and collaborations in the defense sector
At the University of Central Florida, Tech Grove supports innovation for the U.S. Department of Defense in collaboration with private industry. The delegation explored the region’s cybersecurity ecosystem and discussed the importance of rapid innovation and cybersecurity education, as it relates to CSB.SCHOOL projects.
Day 6 – Denver Election Security
A visit to the Denver Elections Department provided an opportunity to observe the challenges of election security in the United States. Nearly 95% of votes are cast by mail, with a complex certification process. Sabrina Allie and Canon Hamlin highlighted the risks of pre-election misinformation and attempts to interfere during the counting.
Day 7 – Denver: Cyber Risks and Cybersecurity Training
In Denver, the delegation engaged with the city’s technology departments to understand strategies for managing urban cybersecurity, including the importance of user experience and curiosity-based hiring. Next, the meeting with Cyber Qubits, led by Gurvirender Tejay, highlighted a holistic approach to cybersecurity, encompassing technology, information, and processes. Julia Costin presented a cybersecurity training program that aligns with our institution’s mission of reskilling.
Day 8 – Colorado Springs: Linking Cybersecurity and Space
The delegation visited the Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC) to better understand the importance of cybersecurity in the space sector. With more than 10,000 satellites in orbit, Erin M. Miller and Mairead Levison presented the Space ISAC’s mission of international collaboration and resilience against threats. Hector Falcon, at the Cyber Watch Center, highlighted the importance of the convergence of intelligence, cyber, and space to protect orbital assets. The day concluded at the National Cybersecurity Center with a crisis simulation, reminiscent of the “24H CSB” crisis management exercise conducted by CSB.SCHOOL alumni in May.
These exchanges within the IVLP program allowed for inspiring meetings and enriching discussions around the challenges of cybersecurity, in the space, urban, and educational sectors.
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