Course Abstract:

This two-hour, hands-on seminar introduces the core concepts of AI literacy. Participants will learn what AI tools can and cannot do, how to recognize common use cases in cybersecurity, and how to use them responsibly without overrelying on them. The session emphasizes applied understanding over theory, with focused exercises that help attendees evaluate AI outputs, identify errors or bias, and consider security and privacy implications in real-world workflows.

Tia Hopkins

Bio:

Tia Hopkins has spent more than two decades in the IT and IT Security industry and is currently the Chief Cyber Resilience Officer & Field CTO at eSentire. Additionally, Tia is an adjunct professor of Cybersecurity, a women’s tackle football team owner and head coach, published author, and LinkedIn Learning Instructor. Tia holds a number of industry certifications and four degrees, including an Executive MBA, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Cybersecurity leadership. She is the founder of Empow(H)er Cybersecurity and sits on the board of Cyversity where she is committed to building the cybersecurity talent pipeline by promoting diversity through empowerment, education, and mentorship.