talk: Privacy and Cybersecurity–AI Ethics Foundation for the Everyday User

10-11am EDT Saturday, October 18, 2025 online

AI is becoming more embedded in our daily lives—making everyday tasks easier and improving how we track and manage our health. But as these technologies grow more powerful, so do concerns about privacy and security. Join Ted Murphree, Manager of Security and Privacy Compliance at an international law firm and adjunct professor at UMBC-Shady Grove, to learn how everyday users can protect themselves from these risks.

Edward (Ted) Murphree is a seasoned cyber/privacy legal professional with over 20 years of experience in myriad legal and operational roles. Ted currently works as the Manager for Security and Privacy Compliance for a large international law firm, where he operationalizes risk management processes involving privacy, security, and AI.

In addition to his law degree, Ted holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Management with emphasis in information security and five information privacy certifications through ISACA, IAsecurity, and PP. Ted enjoys learning and has taught a course in Cybersecurity Law and Policy for UMBC-Shady Grove the last few years. His dual perspective in law and operations provides an additional layer of understanding to this continuously evolving field.