Cobb Cybersecurity Day 2025

"Cobb Cybersecurity Day 2025"
September 11, 2025

Cobb Cybersecurity Day 2025 (October 3rd at Cobb County Civic Center)

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and Cobb County Government is excited to provide you with valuable insight into cybersecurity with these event presentations!

EVENT PRESENTATIONS:

As cyber threats continue to evolve and target individuals rather than just infrastructure, cybersecurity education has never been more critical. Since 2004, government and private organizations have joined forces during National Cybersecurity Awareness Month to raise awareness about cybersecurity and data privacy. This year, we brought that mission directly to our community.

This free event featured:

  • Expert presentations from local universities and industry vendors
  • Insights from Cobb County's Technology-Based Crimes Unit
  • Practical guidance on recognizing, rejecting, and reporting cyber threats
  • Learn how Cobb County protects your data and personal information
  • Career guidance for students interested in cybersecurity fields
  • Complimentary catered lunch
  • Exciting door prizes including a YETI cooler, Surface Laptop and more! *
  • See the Event Agenda below

Help Us Spread the Word! Please share this invitation with:

  • Your colleagues and department staff
  • Local businesses and community organizations
  • Family, friends, and neighbors
  • Students and educational institutions

Why Attend? As organizations increasingly rely on digital systems, cybercriminals are focusing their attacks on people rather than technology. By educating users to spot and stop threats, we can protect individuals and safeguard our entire community. One of the most effective defenses against cybercrime is an informed and vigilant public.

Join us in building a more cyber-resilient Cobb County community!
 

Date: Friday, October 3rd, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Cobb County Civic Center
548 South Marietta Pkwy SE Marietta, GA
View the Event Flyer

Registration encouraged, but not required.
* Registration and attendance ARE required to participate in the door prize raffle.
Register at: cobbcounty.seamlessdocs.com/f/cyberdayreg

Event Agenda

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM - Welcome & Registration
   Check-in, welcome remarks from Cobb County officials, networking with refreshments

9:30 AM – 10:15 AM - The Security Risks of AI
   Neil Lovering & Bill Martin, Cisco

10:15 AM – 10:30 AM - Q&A Session & Prize Drawing

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM - Cybersecurity Educational Opportunities
   Dr. Maria Valero, Kennesaw State University
   Associate Chair & Associate Professor of IT

11:15 AM – 11:30 AM - Q&A Session & Prize Drawing

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM - Lunch & Table Walk
   Complimentary catered lunch, vendor tables, speaker discussions

12:30 PM – 1:15 PM - Technology-Based Crime Solving
   Sgt. Jason Harder, Cobb County Police Department
   Unit Commander, Technology Based Crime Unit

1:15 PM – 1:30 PM - Q&A Session & Prize Drawing

1:30 PM – 2:15 PM - Seeing the Unseen: Data Governance, Trust, & Fraud Protection
   Christian Tucker, Elastic

2:15 PM – 3:00 PM - Wrap-Up & Final Prize Drawings
   Event wrap-up, key takeaways, thanks to speakers and sponsors