Faculty Development Academy:
CISA using AI
Virtual | August 3-7, 2026
8AM - 4PM Pacific / 9AM - 5PM Mountain / 10AM - 6PM Central / 11AM - 7PM Eastern
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Who Should Attend:
This workshop is tailored specifically for community and technical college faculty members wishing to expand their knowledge, earn an industry certification, and strengthen their ability to incorporate new cybersecurity content in their community college curriculum. This workshop is not intended for students or other non-faculty participants.
About the Workshop:
This workshop presents a series of twelve hands-on exercises focused on cybersecurity Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC)—now enhanced through the responsible and strategic use of artificial intelligence.
Developed in response to a national workforce need, these materials prepare cybersecurity technicians and students to be more knowledgeable, analytical, and actively engaged in the compliance process. In this AI-integrated version, participants explore how AI can support risk assessments, automate compliance monitoring, analyze audit findings, and strengthen governance documentation while also addressing the risks and ethical considerations associated with AI use in regulated environments.
The workshop includes hands-on labs, auditing activities, and collaborative group projects. Participants will use AI tools to simulate audit scenarios, interpret PCI-DSS requirements, draft policy documentation, and evaluate organizational risk posture using real-world case studies.
Attendees will receive access to a complete course shell, assessment items, and a short capture-the-flag toolkit—now supplemented with AI-enhanced exercises and instructional guidance for integrating AI into GRC curriculum.
Business leaders nationwide have emphasized the need for community college cybersecurity graduates to be better prepared for the Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) certification exam, which is required to perform PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) audits. This workshop equips faculty with practical strategies to teach GRC concepts alongside emerging AI-driven compliance tools and AI governance considerations.
Designed specifically for college faculty teaching cybersecurity and information assurance programs, this workshop empowers educators to modernize their curriculum and prepare students for today’s compliance-driven and AI-influenced security landscape.
Additional Information:
- Workshop participants are expected to actively engage in the workshop by participating in the hands-on activities and interactive discussions.
- Attendees will be required to complete a post-workshop survey. Please watch for a follow-up survey in approximately six months to share how you've applied the workshop content!
Stipend:
Eligible community college faculty who successfully pass the CISA certification exam will receive a $575 stipend toward the cost of the certification. One certification stipend per eligible participant per year is available.
To be eligible for the stipend, you must:
Facilitators:
- Jiri Jirik - Moraine Valley Community College
- John Sands - Moraine Valley Community College
- Mike Qaissaunee - Brookdale Community College
This event is funded by a National Science Foundation grant # 2054724
