WHAT WE DO
The Kogod Cybersecurity Governance Center at American University aims to
promote “good governance” in the preparation for, prevention and detection
of, and response to cybersecurity breaches. The Center conducts collaborative,
objective, multidisciplinary research related to cybersecurity governance, enterprise
risk management, and cyber risk management across business, legal, public policy,
and public administration disciplines.
The Kogod Cybersecurity Governance Center focuses on management, leadership,
and governance issues faced by corporate board members, C-level executives, and
IT leadership.
WHY WE DO IT
The increasing frequency of cybersecurity breaches—both those made public
and those kept quiet—and the poor response to those breaches demonstrate
how unprepared most organizations are for cyberattacks launched by hacktivists,
criminals, and nation-supported entities.
Today’s leaders are in desperate need of shared intelligence, emerging best
practices, and managerial guidance to meet this threat to their organizations’
viability and credibility. The economic, organizational, and technological dimensions
of the cybersecurity challenge require a comprehensive and multidisciplinary
approach to “good” governance.
The Kogod School of Business at American University’s location in Washington, D.C.
puts the Center in a unique position to access, integrate, synthesize, and report on
leading edge research and practice in both the private and public sector.
FOUNDING SPONSOR
WHO WE ARE
AFFILIATED KOGOD FACULTY AND FELLOWS
William DeLone, Executive Director and Kogod Eminent Professor
Richard Schroth, Executive Director, Kogod Executive-In-Residence,
Managing Director of the Newport Board Group Cyber Practice and
NACD Board Leadership Fellow
Gwanhoo Lee, Research Fellow, Director of Center Operations and Professor of IT
Perry Wallace, Professor, Washington College of Law
Erran Carmel, Dean of the Kogod School of Business
J. Alberto Espinosa, Professor and Chair, IT Department
Leif Ulstrup, Executive-In-Residence
Ralph Szygenda, Senior Fellow
Michael Carleton, Senior Research Fellow
Mary Culnan, Senior Research Fellow
Faculty from American University’s Washington College of Law, School of Public
Affairs, School of Communication, and School of International Service also
contribute to the Center’s research.
HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED
When corporations and universities collaborate to explore cutting edge strategic
issues, greater progress can be made. Corporations are outstanding at identifying
problems, making data available, and critiquing ideas and approaches. University
faculty and graduate students introduce new approaches and solutions and benefit
from having their ideas challenged and honed by the detailed knowledge of their
corporate partners.
Corporate sponsors contribute annually to support the Center’s research, forums,
and reports related to cybersecurity governance. BENEFITS OF SPONSORSHIP
Seat on the research advisory committee
Sponsor logo displayed on Center publications, website, meeting invitations,
and Powerpoint presentations
Free access to the Center’s research reports and white papers
Discounted registration for workshops, symposia, and educational programs
Participation in Center research projects including identification of new projects
Networking opportunities with private and public sector thought and practice leaders in cybersecurity governance
For more information visit www.kogod.american.edu/cybergov.
To contact the Center, email cybergov@american.edu or phone
William DeLone at 202-885-1959.