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Elevating Cybersecurity Vigilance: Fusing Knowledge Dissemination via the Understanding Cybersecurity Series (UCS) Knowledge Mobilization Program

UWORCS 2026, Western University (April 10, 2026) Elevating Cybersecurity Vigilance: Fusing Knowledge Dissemination via the Understanding Cybersecurity Series (UCS) knowledge mobilization Program We continue advancing cybersecurity awareness through our Understanding Cybersecurity Series (UCS), designed for students, researchers, developers, and industry professionals. UCS aims to equip communities with the knowledge and tools needed to address evolving […]

National Cybersecurity Consortium (NCC) conference, "Securing Canada: Evolving Threats and Innovations in Cybersecurity" and "AI-Driven Cybersecurity"

Banff, Alberta, Canada (June 25-26) National Cybersecurity Consortium (NCC) conference, "Securing Canada: Evolving Threats and Innovations in Cybersecurity" and "AI-Driven Cybersecurity" Our founder and director, Prof. XYZ, was honored to serve as a panelist for two key discussions at the National Cybersecurity Consortium (NCC) Conference: “Securing Canada: Evolving Threats and Innovations in Cybersecurity” and “AI-Driven […]

Enhancing Cybersecurity Resilience: Advancing AI-Powered Security and Security of AI Through the UCS Knowledge Mobilization Program

Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO) (May 28) Enhancing Cybersecurity Resilience: Advancing AI-Powered Security and Security of AI Through the UCS Knowledge Mobilization Program In this talk, we explore the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, focusing on how open-source tools and datasets drive the development of AI-powered solutions. Researchers and practitioners can leverage these resources to enhance threat detection, automate responses, […]

Enhancing Cybersecurity Resilience: Advancing AI-Powered Security and Security of AI Through the UCS Knowledge Mobilization Program

Dalhousie University, Canada (Mar 7) Enhancing Cybersecurity Resilience: Advancing AI-Powered Security and Security of AI Through the UCS Knowledge Mobilization Program In this talk, we explore the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, focusing on how open-source tools and datasets drive the development of AI-powered solutions. Researchers and practitioners can leverage these resources to enhance threat detection, automate responses, and build more […]

Elevating Cybersecurity Vigilance: Cybersecurity, Social Engineering, and AI Threats in K-12 Education

OSBIE, Cambridge, ON, Canada (Nov 21, 2024) Elevating Cybersecurity Vigilance: Cybersecurity, Social Engineering, and AI Threats in K-12 Education In this talk, I explored the evolving landscape of cyber threats targeting K-12 schools, highlighting the shift from traditional group-based attacks to sophisticated AI-driven cybercrime. By demonstrating how a lone attacker with AI tools can pose […]

The Future of Cybersecurity: Leveraging Cybersecurity Open-Source Tools and Datasets for Enhanced AI-Driven Solutions

University of Windsor, ON, Canada (Sep 2024) The Future of Cybersecurity: Leveraging Cybersecurity Open-Source Tools and Datasets for Enhanced AI-Driven Solutions In this talk, we explore the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, focusing on how open-source tools and datasets are driving the development of AI-powered solutions. Researchers and practitioners can leverage these resources to enhance threat […]

AI's Impact on Cybersecurity | What You Need to Know

Markham Board of Trade (MBOT), Markham, ON, Canada Understanding Cybersecurity Series (UCS) for Business Owners As part of our Understanding Cybersecurity Series (UCS) knowledge mobilization project, this fall, our director, Prof. Lashkari, delivered a cybersecurity talk and joined the panel on "AI's Impact on Cybersecurity | What You Need to Know" event in Markham, ON, […]

BCCC/York and NICT singed a two year contract working on: Designing and Developing Cutting-edge IDS to enhance the security of IoT network

Cybersecurity Collaboration Contract The Understanding Cybersecurity Series (UCS) is a comprehensive knowledge mobilization program aimed at addressing the critical issue of cybersecurity resiliency on a broader scale founded by Professor Arash Habibi Lashkari at the School of Information Technology in York. This collaborative research aims to generate comprehensive datasets from Z-Wave, Zigbee, and Wi-Fi network […]

UCS Book Published: Understanding Cybersecurity Management in Healthcare

Book Our sixth UCS book has been published: Understanding Cybersecurity Management in Decentralized Finance ISBN: 978-3-031-68033-5 Canada 2024

Elevating Cybersecurity Vigilance: Understanding Cybersecurity Series (UCS)

EIT Digital, Summer School, Europe (July 2024) Elevating Cybersecurity Vigilance: Understanding Cybersecurity Series (UCS) for Fintech and Digital Finance As part of our Understanding Cybersecurity Series (UCS) knowledge mobilization project, this summer, I delivered cybersecurity workshops on digital finance and fintech at the European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT Digital) summer school, which hosts […]