[November 18, 2024] Docent Institute hosted the 2024 Chicago Security Speakeasy with 60 guests for drinks and dinner at the oldest private club in Chicago. A wonderful venue for a formal pre-holiday party and charity fundraiser. Thanks to my friends, the Schmitts for making it possible, as members of this exclusive club!… Read the rest
Using Generative AI in the Classroom
Parents and teachers need to explain AI to students, as well as exploring the onilne safety concerns and ethical and privacy implications.
Docent and EICC Host Mid-Year Kids’ Hacker Camp April 22
On April 22, 2023 at the downtown campus of Eastern Iowa Community Colleges in Davenport, we will host our annual Spring Hacker Camp and STEM festival. Many area students have attended year after year. Ages range from about 7 years old through high school.… Read the rest
OnShore Webinar: Building the Cybersecurity Community of Tomorrow
Cybersecurity practitioners, as defenders of information, benefit from the fact that they are, in some ways, one large team, and the sharing of information and best practices as an industry and a community elevates everyone’s ability to protect their data. The passing of experience and expertise among peers is important, but staying ahead of emerging cyber threats requires recruiting and training the next generation. … Read the rest
2022 CornCon 8 – Midwest Cybersecurity Conference
This year we have something for everyone. From the Boardroom to tractor hacking. Speakers, vendors, villages and contests. We also have 150 HS students who are introduced to cybersecurity as a career, with a CTF on Friday. 150 K12 students and their parents who come to enjoy our STEM festival full of activities like lockpicking, ethical hacking, coding, computer building, VR and Hacker Jeopardy for Kids.… Read the rest
CornCon 8 – Cybersecurity conference looking for sponsors and partners
The (Quad Cities) CornCon Cybersecurity Conference is back and plans to be bigger and better in 2022! The conference will be held at the RiverCenter convention center in Davenport, Iowa September 29 – October 1, 2022.
The Call for Speakers will remain open through July, as we build out the best lineup of speakers and content for our attendees.… Read the rest
(ISC)2 Chapter Chat – Learn about cybersecurity programs in Quad Cities
Docent Institute founder, Dr. John Johnson, presents how the local cybersecurity societies have joined together with Quad Cities Cybersecurity Alliance to promote and host events and social networking throughout the year. Learn more about Cybersocials and the CornCon Cybersecurity Conference and Kids’ STEM/Hacker Camps.
Docent Hosts 11th Annual RSA Conference Networking Event
Docent Institute once again hosts the annual Scotch & Cigar Tasting and cybersecurity industry networking event at RSA Conference in San Francisco, on Monday June 6, 2022. A registration link will be mailed to past attendees and upon request for this exclusive event.
CypherCon 2022 in Milwaukee April 28-30
Milwaukee’s annual cyber & hacker conference CypherCon is next week, April 28-30. Talks and activities for all ages. Special CornCon cross-promotion, get 10% off with code: Spring2022. Learn more and register https://cyphercon.com.
Docent Hosts “Not RSA Conference” Party
RSA Conference was scheduled for the second week of February 2022, however it has moved to June due to COVID-19 concerns in San Francisco. The 11th Annual Scotch & Cigar Tasting will be held on June 6, 2022 at Cigar Bar and Grill (same as 2020).… Read the rest