SOUTHEASTERN COMPUTER SCIENCE DEPARTMENT TO PRESENT INDUSTRY CONNECT LECTURE

HAMMOND – Southeastern Louisiana University’s Department of Computer Science is hosting the third of the fall Industry Connect Distinguished Lectures Nov. 19, at 4 p.m. Scheduled in the Envoc Innovation Lab, located in room 2026 in the Computer Science and Technology Building at 801 N. Oak Street in Hammond, the free lecture is titled “The Changing Role of Cybersecurity: Protecting the Systems We Depend On.”

Chief Information Officer for the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans Darrell Eilts will serve as guest speaker.

In his current position, Eilts leads enterprise technology, cybersecurity, and modernization initiatives supporting critical infrastructure. With nearly three decades of experience, he brings a broad perspective on the role of information systems in helping organizations manage risk and build resilience. His experience includes military service with the U.S. Marine Corps, enterprise technology leadership in financial services, and strategic technology and cybersecurity work supporting federal organizations, including NASA.

Eilts has also served as an adjunct professor, teaching graduate courses in cybersecurity, project management, and information systems. He is the author of “Leadership in the Digital Crucible: Guiding Teams, Securing Systems, and Protecting Critical Infrastructure” and has published on the evolving intersection of information technology, operational technology, and cybersecurity.

Guests are welcome to attend in person at the Computer Science and Technology building or virtually via Google Meet. To be added to the RSVP list and receive all event details, email industryconnect@southeastern.edu.

For more information, contact the Department of Computer Science at 985-549-5740.