RETR3AT

For the past decade, Montreat College has been honored to host the RETR3AT Cybersecurity Conference engaging, educating and raising awareness about cybersecurity in Western North Carolina.

As we usher in the next decade, our focus is shifting to investing in the next generation of cybersecurity professionals, specifically students within our Carolina Cyber Network partner schools.

RETR3AT 2025 will allow college students and high schoolers to explore the field of cybersecurity more deeply – gaining insights and exposure to job opportunities and career pathways within the industry.

February 28, 2025

Conference Schedule

Time Session Location
8:30-9:00 AM Check In  Anderson Lobby
9:00-9:10 AM Welcome & Speaker Intro: Paul Maurer Upper Anderson  
9:10-9:50 AM Keynote #1: Jeff Crume  Upper Anderson 
9:50-10:00 AM Break Anderson Lobby
10:00-10:50 AM Keynote #2: Lauren Goldman  Upper Anderson 
11:00 – 11:45 AM Lunch Howerton Dining Hall 
12:00-12:45 PM 

TED Talks – A Day in the Life of a…

  • Talk #1 – Compliance (Madeline Sides) 
  • Talk #2 – Vulnerability Management (Jonathan Kayembe) 
  • Talk #3 – Analytics (Caleb Wells)
  • Talk #4 – Security Engineering (Akira Shavers) 
Upper Anderson 
12:45 – 1:00 PM Break/Transition 
1:00-1:30 PM Cyber Risk Assessment Demo & Job Fair Kick Off  Upper Anderson 
1:00 – 3:00 PM Job Fair Anderson Lobby 
1:0-3:00 PM Cyber Risk Assessments Upper Anderson 

* subject to change

Job Fair

A key part of this year’s conference will be a job fair for companies seeking talented cyber students for internships and entry-level positions. During the job fair, employers will have the opportunity to engage with cybersecurity students from multiple North Carolina colleges and universities. Registered employers are encouraged to connect with students, solicit resumes, and interview potential candidates.

If you are an employer who is interested in participating in this year’s job fair, please sign up here.

Sponsorship Opportunities

If you are interested in sponsoring this year’s conference, please contact Ed Carroll at ed.carroll@carolinacybercenter.com.