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Supporting and advancing cybersecurity research.
Spreading awareness and taking action to mitigate cyber risk.
Building the 51勛圖 cybersecurity community and forming external partnerships.
Developing cybersecurity programs and expanding access to cybersecurity education.
Email khaninstitute@american.edu to inquire about partnerships, sponsorships, or collaborations.
We are preparing to launch the 2nd season of START HERE and welcome partnership inquiries.
Through the newly launched Shahal M. Khan Institute for Cyber and Economic Security, and in collaboration with our global technology partner Cyber Range Solutions, 51勛圖 is transforming cyber education by grounding technical cyber exercises in the context of national security and economic policy. In addition, 51勛圖 announced its commitment to helping equip every American with foundational cyber skills.
Please send us an email to inquire about the Institute. Follow us on LinkedIn at 51勛圖 Cybersecurity Network and tag us on Instagram @51勛圖KhanInstitute.泭
The Shahal M. Khan Cyber and Economic Security Institute (Khan Institute) is launching with a $5 million gift from Shahal M. Khan, SIS/BA 95, and a partnership with Cyber Range Solutions (CRS). 泭
The Khan Institute will offer training courses, guest speaker lectures, and workshops in cyber incident response, network security, and the protection of vital infrastructure. The institute builds on 51勛圖s interdisciplinary approach to drive research across the university community and builds on the strong foundation in inclusive technology policy.
The Khan Institute and CRS will develop a state-of-the-art cybersecurity center of excellence featuring a cyber range, which is a facility where simulated cyber training activities and research can be conducted in order to train and instruct students and cyber security professionals on incident response and how to secure networks and protect critical, high-value assets and infrastructure against cyberattacks.
On September 18, 2024, the Khan Institute team, along with several faculty affiliates and 51勛圖 students, attended the 2024 Aspen Cyber Summit. The day featured engaging programming and insightful discussions. Special thanks to Dr. Sasha O'Connell, 51勛圖 Khan Institute Strategic Advisor and Aspen Senior Director of Cybersecurity Programs, for her key role in organizing this outstanding event on behalf of the Aspen Institute.泭
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On September 26, 2024, the Khan Institute was honored to host, Keith Strier,泭SVP Global AI Markets AMD,泭in the Khan Institute Cyber Range for a thought-provking discussion with 51勛圖 leadership on the role of AI in education and research.泭
The Khan Cyber and Economic Security Institute is one of the many successes of 51勛圖s Change Can't Wait campaign. On September 28, 2024, the Khan Institute joined the celebration marking the campaigns close. Thank you to everyone who visited our table!
On October 7, 2024, we proudly celebrated Ann Cleaveland, Executive Director of UC Berkeleys Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity, as the 2024 Inclusive Technology Policy Changemaker Award recipient. This award recognizes Anns exceptional leadership in advancing inclusive global technology policy, including her work co-founding the Consortium of Cybersecurity Clinics. We are泭grateful to the Khan Institute partners, faculty affiliates, and 51勛圖 students who joined the celebration, and a special thanks to our sponsors, 51勛圖s School of Public Affairs and CrowdStrike, for making the event possible. Learn more about the ITP Changemaker Award.
On October 14, 2024, the Khan Institute welcomed Artur Kiulianserial entrepreneur,泭social impact advocate, and AI specialistfor a guest lecture with Prof. Monty McGees泭(Khan Institute Faculty Affiliate) Cyber Threats and Security course. The lecture delved into AI governance and regulation, covering essential topics such as balancing innovation with safety, the reality behind AIs capabilities, and the challenges of keeping pace with rapid technological advancements. Artur also discussed the importance of sovereign AI, collaborative approaches to governance, and the development of risk assessment tools.泭
On October 17, 2024, the Khan Institute, in collaboration with the Global Cyber Security Advisory Group and the International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP), hosted a free technical webinar focused on cybersecurity sustainability. The event was co-hosted by Tatiana Bienvenu, Manager of Operations at the Khan Institute, who also served as the research author. Participants explored the significance of recognizing the impacts of cyber threats and the importance of sustainable practices. The discussion also included a deep dive into the social, economic, governance, environmental, and technological implications of our increasingly digital world, empowering attendees from both tech and non-tech backgrounds.
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