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Compromised Medical Data Reminds Us We鈥檙e Only As Strong As Our Weakest Link
A new report has uncovered the ease in which medical records, health data and images belonging to millions of patients can be found online. The Pro Publica investigation identified more than 180 servers used in medical offices across the U.S….
University Assembles Mission Assurance Experts at Cybersecurity Workshop
Cyberattacks happen every day. From Equifax to Facebook, even the biggest companies struggle to protect our data, and they often fail to do so. But breaches that expose personal and financial data are only part of the problem. There are…
Cybersecurity Workshops Draw Faculty from Across the Globe
A cyberattack is happening right now. At every moment of every day, increasingly sophisticated hackers are trying to gain access to the networks of businesses and institutions around the world. To combat them, College of Engineering and Computer Science Professor…
Election Cybersecurity Around the World
Kevin Du, a professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, was interviewed for the CyberWire podcast 鈥淓lection security and influence operations.鈥� During the podcast, Dr. Du spoke about “the importance of hands-on training in cyber security.”
University College Responds to High Demand for Cybersecurity Specialists
To meet the high demand for cybersecurity specialists in the field, University College has launched a bachelor of professional studies (BPS) degree in cybersecurity administration. The degree is fully online and can be completed from anywhere in the world. Cybersecurity…
Become a Leader in Cybersecurity this Fall
In today鈥檚 hyperconnected world, cyber attacks on our institutions and personal information are increasing. Governments and industries alike need well-trained experts to protect us. This fall, the聽Cybersecurity Semester (CSS)聽returns to 黑料不打烊 to teach computer science and computer engineering students…
Computer Science Professor Interviewed about Cyber Monday
Kevin Du, a professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, was interviewed by News Channel 9 for the story “Consumer Alert: Protecting your wallet and devices on Cyber Monday.”
黑料不打烊 Hosts Air Force Cybersecurity Workshop
College of Engineering and Computer Science Professor Shiu-Kai Chin, Professor Susan Older and David G. Edelstein Professor for Broadening Participation and Department Chair of EECS Jae Oh joined more than 20 selected experts from the Department of Defense, academia and…
Phishing Attacks: Everything Old is New Again
This week, Microsoft announced it had been successful in stopping attempted cyber-attacks by Russian hackers that were trying to steal data from U.S. political groups. The company believes the attacks were likely the start of a 鈥渟pear phishing鈥� campaign that…
Critical Cuts to US Cyber Standards Agency Leaves Us Vulnerable
According to recent reports, the Trump Administration鈥檚 new fiscal 2019 funding plan includes cuts to the National Institute of Standards and Technology 鈥� a group that oversees measurement standards, including those in the cybersecurity field. Shiu-Kai Chin is an electrical…