Welcome to the third annual Cybersecurity Across Disciplines (CyAD) Conferencehosted by the National Cybersecurity Training & Education Center (NCyTE)!
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Major retailers – including Walmart, Costco, Amazon, and Target – are leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, wireless IoT, and automation to revolutionize their operations. Between 2023 and 2025, these companies have launched AI-driven logistics systems, cashier-less stores, predictive analytics platforms, robotic inventory solutions, and smart supply chains to boost efficiency and enhance customer experience. At the same time, they face challenges around cybersecurity, workforce impacts, and the high costs of implementation. This report examines how these technologies are being deployed in retail, highlighting recent case studies, benefits (e.g. faster deliveries, cost savings, improved shopping convenience), and challenges (e.g. cyber risks, job displacement, upfront investment).
Professor/Chair, Engineering and Technology, Brookdale Community College
Professor Mike Qaissaunee chairs Engineering & Technology at Brookdale, directs its Cyber Center, secures NSF grants, and champions cybersecurity education.
Tuesday June 24, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT BLDG M-205
