Workshop Agenda

Check-in & Breakfast

Check-in at the registration desk and pick up your badge, which will be required for entry into the workshop sessions. Enjoy a light breakfast while networking with fellow participants before we begin!

Overview of the Workshop

Introduction by Dr. Banad (20 min)

Introduction & Emerging Trends

Highlighting the need for this workshop Presenting by Mr. Ahmadi

Break

Understanding Current Cybersecurity Threats

Ransomware prevention strategies Phishing & advanced email threat analysis patterns Presenting by Mr. Ahmadi

Working Lunch / Invited Talk(s)

First week: May 12, 2026 - Presenting by Mr. Jonathan Kimmitt Second week: May 27, 2026 - Presenting by Dr. Stacey White

Deep Dive into Attack Techniques

Steganography & hidden data detection APT detection & supply chain attack prevention Presenting by Mr. Ebrahimzadeh

Break

Interactive Discussion / Roundtable

Sharing experiences with insider threats, social engineering, and other challenges Leading by Mr. Larsh and Mr. Ebrahimzadeh

Check-in & Breakfast

Check-in at the registration desk and pick up your badge, which will be required for entry into the workshop sessions. Enjoy a light breakfast while networking with fellow participants before we begin!

Fundamentals of Network Security

Key principles of secure network design Network segmentation & firewall best practices Presenting by Mr. Ahmadi

Break

IAM Implementation

Role-based access control & policy creation Cloud security in smart environments (Like cities) Presenting by Mr. Ahmadvand

Working Lunch / Invited Talk(s)

First week: May 13, 2026 - Presenting by Dr. Stacey White Second week: May 28, 2026 - Presenting by Mr. Jonathan Kimmitt

IAM Fundamentals

Zero Trust architecture & IAM integration Multi-factor authentication strategies Presenter: Mr. Ahmadvand

Break

Interactive Discussion / Roundtable

Best practices & challenges in network security Leading by Mr. Larsh and Mr. Ahmadvand

Check-in & Breakfast

Check-in at the registration desk and pick up your badge, which will be required for entry into the workshop sessions. Enjoy a light breakfast while networking with fellow participants before we begin!

Intranetwork/Software Security

Vulnerability assessment platforms Automated scanning & secure coding practices Presenting by Mr. Larsh

Break

Endpoint and Hardware Security Strategies

Malware behavior analysis & sandboxing Container security orchestration Presenting by Mr. Larsh

Working Lunch / Invited Talk(s)

First week: May 14, 2026 - Presenting by Dr. Qi Li Second week: May 29, 2026 - Presenting by Mr. Kris Larsh

Hands-on Exercise: Red Team/Blue Team

Practical security testing scenarios Debrief on common vulnerabilities Presenting by Mr. Larsh

Break

Interactive Discussion / Roundtable

Common pitfalls in application & endpoint security Leading by Mr. Larsh and Mr. Ahmadvand

Check-in & Breakfast

Check-in at the registration desk and pick up your badge, which will be required for entry into the workshop sessions. Enjoy a light breakfast while networking with fellow participants before we begin!

Cybersecurity and blockchain in Smart city

Presenter: Mr. Ahmadvand

Break

Quantum Computing & Post-Quantum Cryptography

Quantum computing & post-quantum cryptography Hands-on activity Presenting by Ms. Aminpour

Working Lunch / Invited Talk(s)

First week: May 15, 2026 - Presenting by Dr. Yi Wu Second week: May 30, 2026 - Presenting by Dr. Yi Wu

Hands-on Lab: Network Security Tools

Configuring SIEM & log monitoring Practical firewall/IDS setup exercises Presenter: Mr. Larsh

Break

Interactive Discussion / Roundtable

Addressing real-world IAM issues & success stories Leading by Mr. Larsh and Mr. Ahmadvand

Check-in & Breakfast

Check-in at the registration desk and pick up your badge, which will be required for entry into the workshop sessions. Enjoy a light breakfast while networking with fellow participants before we begin!

DDoS Mitigation & Intrusion Detection

DDoS mitigation techniques IDS/IPS for critical infrastructure Presenting by Ms. Aminpour

Break

Emerging Technologies & Threats

AI-powered attacks and defenses Presenting by Mr. Ebrahimzadeh

Working Lunch / Invited Talk(s)

First week: May 16, 2026 - Presenting by Mr. Jordan Caldwell Second week: May 31, 2026 - Presenting by Mr. Jordan Caldwell

Hands-on Scenario: Incident Response Drill

Simulated breach & guided response Forensic analysis & evidence collection Presenters: Ms. Aminpour and Mr. Ebrahimzadeh

Break

Interactive Discussion, Wrap-Up & Certification

Roundtable on workshop insights Final Q&A & certification test Leading by Mr. Larsh and Mr. Ahmadvand