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AmeriServ Bank Cybersecurity Forum

Join us Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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Wednesday, October 28 • 8:00am - 10:30pm
UPJ Living Learning Center

What would you do?

During this free, interactive session, attendees will learn to identify and mitigate current scams and cyber threats. Our expert panel will explain what to do if you fall victim to fraud and share real-life scenarios to help you recognize and avoid potential threats. Questions are encouraged throughout, but also, put on your thinking caps, because, we may have a few questions to ask you.*

LOCATION:
UPJ Living Learning Center
450 Schoolhouse Road, Johnstown, PA 15904

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Registration begins at 8 am - with complimentary breakfast. Program begins at 9 am.

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        Guest Speakers


        Dr. Kevin Slonka


        Dr. Kevin Slonka was raised in Western PA, completing his undergrad in Cresson, PA and all of his graduate degrees through RMU in Pittsburgh, PA.  He also holds various industry certifications, some of which are the Certified Responsible AI Governance & Ethics, Certified Cybercrime Investigator, Certified Ethical Hacker, and Offensive Security Certified Professional certifications.

        Dr. Slonka’s research interests are in the field of cyber security, ranging from technical research to educational research.  His research received the Best Paper award at the International Association for Computer Information Systems conference in 2016, the Meritorious Paper award at the EDSIG Conference on Computing Education in 2021, and the Best Paper award at the Conference on Information Systems Applied Research in 2022.  Bringing insights from research and industry into the classroom is Dr. Slonka’s favorite part of academia.

        In addition to being in higher education since 2007, Dr. Slonka has also worked in industry since 1999 in various full-time and part-time roles and continues to do so, keeping his knowledge current.  He has worked at various Department of Defense contractors on civilian and military projects and also for a Managed Service Provider, where he led cyber security efforts for local defense contractors, healthcare institutions, financial institutions, law firms, and many others.


        Michael Zambotti

        Michael Zambotti is a cybersecurity educator and consultant with extensive experience in the Finance and Legal industries. Michael teaches courses on Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) and Cybercrime as well as foundational cybersecurity classes at Saint Francis University in Loretto, PA. His practical experience and academic background uniquely position him to provide valuable insights to organizations to provide strategic consulting and align cybersecurity with business goals. Michael holds a degree in Finance from Penn State University and a Master's in Cybersecurity and Intelligence from Utica University.

        *Please be advised that this event will be recorded in both audio and video formats for potential use in an episode of AmeriServ Presents: Bank Chats, a financial podcast series, and related promotional materials. By attending this event, you acknowledge and agree that your image, voice, likeness, and participation may be captured and used, edited, reproduced, published, or distributed by the organizers without further notice or compensation.