The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) – Southwest Chapter, Arizona InfraGard/Arizona Cyber Threat Response Alliance (ACTRA), AFCEA – Tucson Chapter, and the AZ Cyber Initiative are collaborating to organize the 10th Annual Cyber Southwest (CSW) Symposium on Thursday, December 4, 2025. The symposium will be held at the UA Tech Park Event Center – 9030 S Rita Rd, Suite 302, Tucson AZ , 85747 from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. CPE/CEU Credit will be awarded and lunch will be provided. Also, check out the information below on the Cyber Southwest Ethical Hacking Attack Phases — CEHv13 Workshop set to take place the day before Cyber Southwest on December 3rd. The registration link for this workshop is below. Both event days will take place at the UA Tech Park Event Center, and both events are open to all those that are interested.
CSW will gather government and defense industry Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) who will share their knowledge and insights on various aspects of cybersecurity, including AI/ML, cyber threats, cyber defense, cyber risk mitigation, data protection, and current remediation strategies.
Confirmed Keynote Speakers:
- Dr. Greg Carpenter, Principal Partner, CW PENSEC
- Keith Christiansen, Senior Technology & Cybersecurity Leader
- Len Noe, Research Engineer, CW PENSEC
- Christian Taillon, Threat Intelligence Director, Arizona Cyber Threat Response Alliance (ACTRA)
Confirmed Speakers:
- Dr. Michael Clayborn, Cybersecurity Manager/ISSM, RTX
- Alex Dely, Raytheon Advanced Technology Manager (Ret)/Critical Infrastructure Investment, Inc
- Special Agent Nick Smith, Cyber Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation – Phoenix Division
Sponsor & Exhibit Opportunities Are Available on Both Days:
- SEE CURRENT SPONSORS & COMMUNITY `PARTNERS LISTED BELOW!
Sponsor and Exhibit Opportunities are available. Showcase your products and services at the 10th Annual Cyber southwest Symposium. For more information contact us at info@ssewest.com.
JUST ADDED! Cyber Southwest Ethical Hacking Attack Phases — CEHv13 Workshop
Date: December 3rd, 2025
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (CT)
Location: University of Arizona Tech Park Event Center. Building 9030, Suite 302. 9030 South Rita Rd. Tucson, AZ 85747
Overview:
This workshop guides you through the ethical hacking attack lifecycle as taught in CEHv13.
Click the link below to register for class.
https://iclass.eccouncil.org/ethical-hacking-attack-phases-cehv13-workshop/