The AI Risk Database captures 1000+ risks extracted from 56 existing frameworks and classifications of AI risks. The Causal Taxonomy of AI Risks classifies how, when, and why these risks occur. The Domain Taxonomy of AI Risks classifies these risks into 7 domains.… Read the rest
A Glossary of AI Words
A useful guide for navigating the terminology of Artificial Intelligence.
14th Annual RSA Conference Security Speakeasy
Docent is hosting the 14th Annual RSAC Security Speakeasy (formerly “scotch & cigar party”). This is a closed event to colleagues and others who may be invited by past attendees or sponsors.

CORNCON 11 – SAVE THE DATE!!
OCTOBER 10-11, 2025
The 2025 CornCon Cybersecurity Conference is returning in October. The CFP and Early Bird Registration and CISO Executive Summit application are linked. Visit corncon.net.
Docent hosts IEEE CS Tech Talk Webinar – Dec 18, 2024
I spoke on a Docent Institute webinar last night co-hosted by Iowa Illinois IEEE Section – R4 and IEEE Computer Society (Iowa-Illinois Chapter). The title of the talk is, “Navigating Cybersecurity and Systemic Risk in a Rapidly Advancing Technological Landscape” where I discussed #cybersecurity and #systemic_risk.… Read the rest
Docent Chicago Fundraiser Gala
[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
Docent’s Chicago Security Speakeasy on Nov 18th

Docent Institute is hosting a private CISO Dinner & Charity Fundraiser for Docent Institute for Greater Chicago Area security leaders on November 18th, 2024 at The Casino, near the Hancock Building, from 6-9pm. There will be appetizers, fine dining and open bar with special bourbon tasting from NetThunder.… Read the rest
Raising children on the eve of AI

[Article by juliawise on Lesswrong.com]
I think of us in some kind of twilight world as transformative AI looks more likely: things are about to change, and I don’t know if it’s about to get a lot darker or a lot brighter.… Read the rest
Docent Offers 2024 College Scholarship
This year, Docent Institute has partnered with ISSA Education Foundation to give a $2000 scholarship for undergraduate or graduate studies. Please learn more on issaef.org.

2024 RSA Conference Security Speakeasy
Thanks to our sponsors and a great group of about 160+ attendees for our 13th annual Security Speakeasy on May 6th. You can find a few photos in our Flickr album, here: