UD Cybersecurity Club

The purpose of the UD Cybersecurity Club is to:

• To promote the education of and help expand the knowledge and skills of its members in
  cybersecurity.
• To encourage a free exchange of best practices and current research in cybersecurity.

Qualifications for Membership

• Membership shall be limited to those of high scholarship, with a demonstrated interest in management, and of good moral character.
• No individual shall be denied membership in the UD Cybersecurity Club because of race, religion, national origin, or sex

Classes of Membership

The UD Cybersecurity Club welcomes both Graduate and Undergraduate students currently enrolled at th University of Dallas.

• Undergraduate
  Candidates for undergraduate degrees at UD may be elected to membership if they have attained a GPA of at least 3.0 (in a system where A is 4.0) or its equivalent on all work taken at UD.
• Graduate
  Candidates for graduate degrees at UD may be elected to membership if they have attained a GPA of at least 3.0, or its equivalent.

Upcoming Events

October 9, 2026 North Texas ISSA Lunch & Learn

Join us for a Lunch & Learn event as we explore the rapidly evolving landscape of deepfakes and AI-generated content.

University of Dallas Gupta College of Business
SB Hall  Multipurpose Room
2925 Gorman Drive, Irving, TX 75062
11:30 AM - 1 PM (Check in starts at 11:00 am)
Register Now - NTXISSA Lunch & Learn

October 20, 2026  - North Texas ISSA CSC13 Conference
Plano Event Center
Register Now!

Join us for the North Texas ISSA 13th Annual Cybersecurity Conference (CSC13) on October 20 at the Plano Convention Center! We are excited to participate as a Gold Sponsor, come visit our booth while there. 
We’re excited to have Brett Landry, PhD, CISSP, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Cybersecurity and Senior Teaching Fellow in the Gupta College of Business, presenting “Exploring Traditional and Emerging Cyber Attacks Against Generative AI” as part of Track 4: The AI-Powered Adversary.
Join Dr. Landry and a great lineup of cybersecurity professionals for a full day of timely insights, engaging sessions, and valuable connections. We hope to see you there!
Join cybersecurity leaders, professionals, practitioners, innovators, and emerging talent for a full day of:

🛡️ Cutting-edge cybersecurity insights
🤖 AI & the future of security
🎤 Expert speakers & engaging sessions
🤝 Networking with cybersecurity professionals
💡 Real-world strategies you can take back to your organization
🎓 CPE & professional development opportunities

October 22, 2026 
UDallas Cyber Summit: Leading Through Change: AI, Cybersecurity, and Talent 

Join Us at the Annual Cyber Summit for an engaging evening of presentations, discussion, networking, and insights into today's most significant cybersecurity opportunities and challenges. This year's program will explore topics including the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, emerging cyber risks, cybersecurity careers, and the future of the cyber workforce

To Learn more and to Register, please visit Ellis Lecture Series page. 

Past Events

September 12, 2026  

WOMEN IN STEM LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

Empower your future at the Women in STEM Leadership 2026 Conference! Join us for a transformative one-day event on September 12 at the University of Dallas College of Business. Connect, grow, and lead with women ready to make a lasting impact in their careers.

Enterprise Cybersecurity Risk Management

Samir Jarjoui, DBA '22

September 26, 2024

Strategies to Address Ransomware

John Ansbach, JD,MS, CIPP-US
Managing Directer of Stroz Friedberg

September 12, 2024

A Day in the Life of a Cybersecurity Professional

Naomi Buckwalter, CISSP, CISM
Director of Cybersecurity, Gatebreakers

September 22, 2022

How to Begin Your Career in Cybersecurity

Gerald Auger, PhD

July 21, 2022

Questions? Contact our Faculty Advisor

Sandra J. Blanke, Ph.D., CISSP, CRISC
Associate Professor
Ellis Endowed Chair in Management Technology
Director, Center for Cybersecurity Education and Cyber Intelligence 
sblanke@udallas.edu