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The Department of Professional Security Studies at °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ is inviting you to its 13th Northeast Regional Security Education Symposium on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ’s School of Business in Jersey City, NJ.

This annual symposium brings together leading experts, faculty members, alumni, and students in a discussion on current security issues. It also features a poster session of research being pursued by doctoral candidates for °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ’s Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) degree in Civil Security Leadership, Management, and Policy. The event also provides significant networking opportunities for participants.

The theme for this year is Artificial Intelligence & Civil Security: Opportunities & Challenges. Participation is free but requires prior registration. While virtual attendance is available for all registered participants, spots for in-person attendance are limited (first 50 registered participants only). Parking is available on site for $5.

Event Host: Dr. Juste Codjo, Department of Professional Security Studies
Panel Moderator: Dr. Kutub Thakur, Department of Professional Security Studies

Speakers:

• Dr. Stanley J. Mierzwa, Director and Lecturer of the Center for Cybersecurity within Transformational Learning and External Affairs, Kean University
• Christopher Kay, CISSP, CPP, New Jersey Cybersecurity State Coordinator, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, DHS
• Piere DePass, Experienced Cybersecurity Professional