Cybersecurity, AI & Software Development | Industry & Academia Meeting – Dublin Chapter

March 12, 2025
10:30 am  |   UCD Club, Belfield Campus, Dublin
Cyber Ireland

UCD’s School of Computer Science and Cyber Ireland’s Dublin Chapter in Collaboration with Advance Centre are hosting an in-person event on Cybersecurity and AI in Software Development.  

Cybersecurity in AI and software development is becoming increasingly important as both fields are evolving rapidly and becoming integral to many industries. 

Join us to hear from academic and industry experts on how to build secure software to protect against unknown threats and how to use AI securely in your Software Development Life Cycle. Learn about the challenges and opportunities of Cybersecurity and AI in Software Development.  

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical insights, connect with academic and industry experts, and stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity. 

Agenda:

  • 10:30 – 11:00 Attendee Registration
  • 11:00 – 11:15 Cyber Ireland Welcome
  • 11:15 – 11:30 Keynote 1 “Building Secure Software Once and for All: Protecting Against Unknown Threats” – Dr. Liliana Pasquale | Programme Director, MSC in Cybersecurity, UCD
  • 11:30 – 11:45 Keynote 2 “Security Using AI in your Software Development Life Cycle” – Fergus Harney | Principal Information Security Engineer, Mastercard
  • 11:45 – 12:15 Panel Discussion: “Cybersecurity of AI in Software Development Challenges & Opportunities”
    • Moderator: Dr. Louise O’Hagan | Cybersecurity Governance Program Manager, Workday
    • Ray Genoe | Director, UCD Centre for Cybersecurity and Cybercrime Investigation
    • Adam Darcy | Lead Senior Software Engineer, Global Deployments & Adoption, Workday
    • Fabio Cerullo | Managing Director, Cycubix
    • Dr. Madhusanka Liyanage | Director, Network Softwarization and Security Labs (NetsLab), UCD
  • 12:30 – 14:00 Closing Remark, Networking & Lunch
    • UCD research showcases, including projects from NetsLab

This event is open to Cyber Ireland members. Registration form is here https://share.hsforms.com/178n5rg_GRlqlW4G6qwh9nQc0hfm