April 29, 2025

“Build it/Break it" Research Showcase

April 29, 2025 — On April 29, 2025, Booz Allen hosted the “Build it/Break it" Research Showcase at the iHub in Annapolis Junction, MD, bringing together key DoD and academic stakeholders to explore UC2 partnerships, engage with research teams, and collaboratively address mission-aligned cybersecurity challenges.

April 22, 2025

LTG (Ret.) Karen Gibson is 2025 Rear Admiral Grace Hopper Award Recipient

Karen Gibson became the Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate on March 22, 2021, having recently completed a 33-year military career in which she attained the rank of Lieutenant General in the United States Army.Ms. Gibson has performed in numerous intelligence and cyberspace operations roles, culminating her military service as Deputy

March 25, 2025

Webinar: "Unlocking Potential: The Critical Role of Basic Research in Cybersecurity"

March 25, 20205 — On March 25, UC2 hosted a successful webinar, "Unlocking Potential: The Critical Role of Basic Research in Cybersecurity," featuring distinguished speakers and drawing over 250 participants from the DoD, academia, and across the nation to explore the transformative impact of basic research in cybersecurity.

March 19, 2025

Chancellor's Lecture Series 2025

19 March 2025 — The National Defense University community is invited to attend the Chancellor's Lecture Series featuring Ambassador Alaina Teplitz, former Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of Administration and Under Secretary for Management, U.S. Department of State. The event will take place from 0900-1030 Wednesday, March 19, 2025. In-person attendance in Marshall Hall, room 155A/B, is encouraged.

Feb. 24, 2025

Chancellor's Lecture Series 2025

24 February 2025 — The National Defense University community is invited to attend the Chancellor's Lecture Series featuring Lieutenant General (Ret.) Charles Hooper. The event will take place from 1200-1300 Monday, February 24, 2025. In-person attendance in Marshall Hall, room 155A/B, is encouraged.

Feb. 19, 2025

Chancellor's Lecture Series 2025

19 February 2025 — The National Defense University community is invited to attend the Chancellor's Lecture Series featuring Mr. Thomas Lawhead, Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategy, Integration, and Requirements at USAF Headquarters. The event will take place from 0900-1000 Wednesday, February 19, 2025. In-person attendance in Marshall Hall, room 155A/B, is encouraged.

Feb. 4, 2025

Cyber AND: Bridging Disciplines for Cybersecurity Innovation

February 4, 2025 — Webinar | The purpose of this event is to build awareness within the academic community and the Department of Defense about the critical role multidisciplinary collaboration plays in driving innovation in cybersecurity research. Focusing on the ways in which partnerships between STEM fields and the social sciences contribute to addressing complex cybersecurity challenges and highlighting successful collaborations, the webinar aims to inspire researchers to think creatively about leveraging cross-discipline partnerships to tackle emerging cybersecurity threats. 

Jan. 15, 2025

Chancellor's Lecture Series 2025

15 January 2025 — The National Defense University community is invited to attend the Chancellor's Lecture Series featuring Dr. Julia Stoyanovich, Associate Professor of Science and Engineering. The event will take place from 0900-1030 Wednesday, January 15, 2025. In-person attendance in Marshall Hall, room 155A/B, is encouraged.

Jan. 8, 2025

Lt. Gen. Mary O'Brien, USAF

Lt. Gen. Mary F. O’Brien is the Director of Command, Control, Communications and Computer/Cyber, and Chief Information Officer, J6, Joint Staff, the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia. She develops C4 capabilities, conducts analysis and assessments, provides Joint and Combined Force C4 guidance, and evaluates C4 requirements, plans, programs and

Dec. 10, 2024

Chancellor's Lecture Series 2024

10 December 2024 — The National Defense University community is invited to attend the Chancellor's Lecture Series featuring Lieutenant General Maria B. Barrett, Commanding General of U.S. Army Cyber Command. The event will take place from 1130-1300 Tuesday, December 10, 2024. In-person attendance in Marshall Hall, room 155A/B, is encouraged.