Tony Cusato, a Security Consultant with Enterprise Cyber Security/Strategy, Risk and Compliance with IBM, will discuss the Cybersecurity field during his free, public talk at 麻豆色情片.
In celebration of October – Cybersecurity Awareness Month – 麻豆色情片’s Center for Cybersecurity will be hosting two free, public talks by local leaders in the field.
Both presentations will take place on campus in Aquinas Hall, Room 055. The college is located at 330 Powell Ave., Newburgh, N.Y.
“Generative AI: Opportunities, Challenges, and Security Considerations” by Tianyu Wang, assistant Professor of Computer Science at Mercy University, will take place on Thursday, October 16 at 4 p.m.
Wang teaches courses in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Generative AI. His research focuses on large language models, deep learning, natural language processing, and cybersecurity, with publications in international conferences and journals such as IEEE Big Data. Wang previously worked as a Data Scientist at IBM and as a Data Security Analyst at Mount Sinai Health System, applying AI to real-world challenges in network analytics and IT security.
“Emerging trends in Cybersecurity” by Tony Cusato, Manager, Global Cyber Security Risk Management at IBM, will take place on Thursday, October 23 at 4 p.m.
Cusato is a technologist, leader, and mentor with more than 40 years at IBM. From providing cybersecurity solutions within IBM’s CISO execution arm to acting as the technical backbone for globally renowned events like the 1998 Winter and 2000 Summer Olympic games, his journey underscores a dedication to both meticulous technical implementation and fostering sustainable human relations. Tony also helped launch PS27 Ventures and is their Senior Technology and Security Advisor, where he propels entrepreneurs to scale their groundbreaking ideas.
“Cybersecurity is everyone’s business,” noted Sagar Raina, associate professor of Information Technology. “As an institute of higher education in the Hudson Valley, the Mount has a critical role to play in educating people about cybersecurity.”
The college’s Center for Cybersecurity, through workshops and boot camps led by expert faculty, provides effective resources for local businesses, schools, and government organizations in cyber defense education and training. The initiative is maintained by the college’s the Division of Mathematics, Media, and Computing Sciences and supported by an external advisory board of local and national industry professionals, as well as faculty from the Mount and other institutions.
For more information, visit the Center for Cybersecurity website at