{"id":29093,"date":"2026-02-09T16:10:36","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T21:10:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/news\/?p=29093"},"modified":"2026-02-27T15:44:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T20:44:56","slug":"registration-open-for-cybercon-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/news\/2026\/02\/registration-open-for-cybercon-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Registration open for CyberCon 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>Marshall University\u2019s Institute for Cyber Security has opened registration for CyberCon 2026, an annual, three-day cybersecurity conference scheduled for March 25\u201327, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Huntington.<\/p>\n<p>CyberCon 2026, themed \u201cMission Ready in a Converged World,\u201d brings together cybersecurity professionals, students, educators, government leaders, industry partners and community stakeholders to address real-world cyber threats through applied learning and collaboration.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCyberCon reflects what Marshall University\u2019s Institute for Cyber Security was built to do: translate cybersecurity priorities into practical, mission-ready capabilities for the communities and systems that depend on them,\u201d said Alexandria Donathan, executive director of the Institute for Cyber Security. \u201cBy bringing together students, experts, government and industry in Huntington, we are strengthening the region\u2019s workforce, reducing real-world risk and ensuring no one is left behind as cyber and physical systems continue to converge.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>CyberCon is hosted in partnership with the city of Huntington, reflecting a shared commitment to positioning Huntington as a regional hub for cybersecurity, innovation and workforce development.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis partnership underscores how cybersecurity is not just a technical issue, but a community and economic development priority, one that directly affects municipalities, utilities, healthcare systems, schools and local businesses,\u201d Donathan said.<\/p>\n<p>CyberCon evolved from the Appalachian Institute of Digital Evidence (AIDE) Conference, which served as a cornerstone event for digital forensics and cyber operations for more than a decade.<\/p>\n<p>To register or learn more about the conference, including sponsorship opportunities and program updates, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cyber\/cybercon\">www.marshall.edu\/cyber\/cybercon<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CyberConn 2026 FAQs<\/strong><br \/>\nWho should attend CyberCon<br \/>\nCyberCon is designed to be accessible and valuable at all experience levels. Attendees may include:<br \/>\n\u2022 Cybersecurity and IT professionals<br \/>\n\u2022 Critical infrastructure operators<br \/>\n\u2022 Government and municipal leaders<br \/>\n\u2022 Students and educators<br \/>\n\u2022 Industry partners and technology vendors<br \/>\n\u2022 Community members interested in cybersecurity awareness<\/p>\n<p>What does the three-day program include?<br \/>\nThe CyberCon conference will include three days of focused, mission-driven programming:<br \/>\n\u2022 March 25: IT and Operational Technology (OT) Convergence<br \/>\n\u2022 March 26: Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) and Digital Forensics<br \/>\n\u2022 March 27: Cybersecurity Operations and Readiness<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Over all three days, attendees can expect keynote speakers, technical breakout sessions, hands-on workshops, live demonstrations, vendor showcases and structured networking opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Marshall University\u2019s Institute for Cyber Security has opened registration for CyberCon 2026, an annual, three-day cybersecurity conference scheduled for March 25\u201327, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Huntington. 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