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This lightning talk addresses the pressing need to enhance cybersecurity measures for Hawaii's critical infrastructure, focusing particularly on healthcare and transportation sectors. These sectors have faced significant cybersecurity challenges, with Oahu's transportation services experiencing major breaches and healthcare institutions like Queen's Health System and Malama I Ke Ola suffering from ransomware attacks since 2021. These incidents have led to severe disruptions and compromised sensitive data. Hawaii's geographic isolation, natural disaster risks, legacy systems, and workforce shortages exacerbate these issues. Additionally, emerging technologies such as AI and IoT further expand vulnerabilities. A comprehensive cybersecurity strategy is essential to mitigate these risks. This talk introduces the concept of a volunteer-supported Human-AI Synergy Hotline, which provides proactive advice, crisis management, and emotional support during and after cyber incidents. This innovative approach aims to enhance cybersecurity preparedness and resilience in Hawaii's critical sectors. 

This workshop introduces participants to bitcoins, blockchains and programming smart contracts using Ethereum Blockchains and the Solidity programming language. Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoins use Blockchains and Smart Contracts to enforce transactions. Given the popularity of Bitcoins and related technologies in the press, this module provides a module for CS educators to introduce the underlying technology into their classrooms. Participants receive handouts describing sample programming techniques and worksheets for creating basic smart contracts. The workshop proceeds in three sessions in which we: present the underlying technology of Ethereum; practice the creation of smart contracts using the Solidity programming language; and discuss the implementation of this module in our classrooms in small groups. Further information, sample code and workshop handouts are at: http://maui.hawaii.edu/cybersecurity