UWF Center for Cybersecurity and the UWF Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz Center for Leadership, in collaboration with FIU Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy, will host free cybersecurity leadership and strategy training sessions for Florida public sector executives.
Tag: Cybersecurity
Scientists Put Forth a Smarter Way to Protect a Smarter Grid
PNNL scientists have put forth a new approach to protect the electric grid, creating a tool that sorts and prioritizes cyber threats on the fly.
Cybersecurity Leaders Launch New Online Platform to Close Gaps in Understanding Cyber Policy
The Shahal M. Khan Cyber and Economic Security Institute at AU, CrowdStrike and Wiley Rein launch a new online platform designed to help cybersecurity and privacy professionals, government officials, and students understand the fundamentals of key cybersecurity policy topics and stay up-to-speed on the context, players, history and issues underlying the key cyber public policy issues of the day.
Collegiate cyber defenders shine in CyberForce Program’s inaugural Conquer the Hill — Command Edition competition
More than 75 college students competed to test their skills in the fundamentals of IT and cybersecurity infrastructure in the DOE CyberForce Program’s inaugural Conquer the Hill — Command Edition competition.
How to Run a Password Update Campaign Efficiently and With Minimal IT Costs
Computer scientists found that email notifications to update passwords potentially yielded diminishing returns after three messages.
Reliable security online for protection against fraud
Is there a feasible way to enjoy more effective online fraud protection that is more consumer-friendly at the same time? This question is being worked on by University of Bonn researchers in collaboration with the Leibniz Institute for Information Infrastructure (FIZ) in Karlsruhe and the University of Duisburg-Essen, who are jointly developing an online platform that affords better protection against identity data misuse for both consumers and merchants.
Department of Energy CyberForce Competition® 2023: Cultivating tomorrow’s cybersecurity leaders today
DOE’s CyberForce Competition on Nov. 4, led by Argonne National Laboratory, aims to bolster cybersecurity knowledge and skills among students and professionals, addressing critical infrastructure and cyber-physical threats.
Saint Louis University, Lincoln University Partner to Create Accelerated Student Pathways in Strategic Intelligence and Cybersecurity
Saint Louis University and Lincoln University announce a partnership that will benefit students in STEM fields and serve as an engine for workforce and educational development in Missouri.
Security threats in AIs such as ChatGPT revealed by researchers
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT can be tricked into producing malicious code, which could be used to launch cyber attacks, according to research from the University of Sheffield.
Stop the digital criminals with basic cyber hygiene practices
Amid an escalating global cybercrime bill – now estimated at US$ 8 trillion a year – cybersecurity experts are calling for a new, more transparent, and collective approach to address cyberattacks.
$10 million award from the Department of Defense will fund pioneering Sensing and Cyber Center of Excellence
The Virginia Tech College of Engineering has received a $10 million, five-year Department of Defense award to fund groundbreaking research with potential military and commercial implications.
Computer scientist offers online safety tips for Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Ping Yang, professor of computer science and director of the Center for Information Assurance and Cybersecurity at Binghamton University, State University of New York, has some tips to protect yourself and your money online. Be…
ORNL launches Center for AI Security Research to study AI’s impacts on society, security
The Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory announced the establishment of its Center for AI Security Research, or CAISER, to address threats already present as governments and industries around the world adopt artificial intelligence and take advantage of the benefits it promises in data processing, operational efficiencies and decision-making.
Expert: Three Skills Cybersecurity Professionals Should Have in 2024
In advance of October’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Michael Nizich, Ph.D., adjunct associate professor of computer science at New York Institute of Technology and author of the new book, The Cybersecurity Workforce of Tomorrow, is available for interviews/comments on the most critical…
UWF Center for Cybersecurity awarded $8.3 million grant to launch cybersecurity training program for Florida state and local government personnel
UWF Center for Cybersecurity received an $8.3 million grant to launch the #UWF Florida Cybersecurity Training Program to provide free cybersecurity training for state and local government personnel.
UAH receives Stage 1 approval for $24.4M Bevill Center renovation to expand cybersecurity education, training and research
The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) received Stage 1 approval from the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees for a $24.4 million Center for Cybersecurity Research, Education and Advanced Training. The 45,000-square-foot renovation project will establish UAH’s Bevill Center as the new home of the existing UAH Center for Cybersecurity Research and Education (CCRE), and it will modify the building to add modern classroom and training spaces, research laboratories and office space, as well as complete upgrades to the main building lobby.
Cybersecurity center names new leader
Anthony M. Newman has been appointed executive director of the Research and Education Networks Information Sharing and Analysis Center, or REN-ISAC. Based at Indiana University Bloomington, REN-ISAC helps to safeguard cybersecurity for its members organizations in US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Beyond IT: Protecting operational technology from cyberattacks
Tulane University cybersecurity expert Joshua Copeland is available to speak on the importance of protecting operational technology (OT) from cyberattacks. Among other applications, OT controls valves, engines, conveyors and other machines vital to daily life. OT cyberattacks often lead to dire consequences…
GridTrust Helps Protect the Nation’s Electric Utilities from Cyber Threats
A new cybersecurity technology that relies on the unique digital fingerprint of individual semiconductor chips could help protect the equipment of electrical utilities from malicious attacks that exploit software updates on devices controlling the critical infrastructure.
Prestigious NSF Grants Awarded to UTEP Early-Career Faculty
Two University of Texas at El Paso researchers have earned one of the nation’s highest awards for early-career faculty in 2023.
UWF Center for Cybersecurity-led CyberSkills2Work Program awarded $2.5 million expansion grant, highlighted in White House national strategy
UWF Center for Cybersecurity received a $2.5 million grant from the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) Program at the National Security Agency to expand the National Cybersecurity Workforce Development program, CyberSkills2Work.
National Science Foundation funds NYU Tandon School of Engineering project to safeguard U.S. laws and legal information against cyberattacks and malicious actors
NYU Tandon School of Engineering researchers will develop new technologies to secure the “digital legal supply chain” — the processes by which official laws and legal information are recorded, stored, updated and distributed electronically — thanks to a $1.2 million grant just awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Researchers Strengthen Defenses Against Common Cyberattack
Scientists have developed a better way to recognize denial-of-service internet attacks, improving detection by 90 percent.
UAH to feature AI, cybersecurity, directed energy, aerial systems and more at 2023 Space & Missile Defense Symposium
The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of the University of Alabama System, will highlight its extensive capabilities in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, directed energy, information systems, rotorcraft systems, supply chain management and hypersonics during the Space & Missile Defense (SMD) Symposium at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Ala.
Cameron Whitehead Wins U.S. Department of Energy’s 2023 CyberForce® Conquer the Hill — Reign Edition Competition
The recent 2023 DOE CyberForce® Conquer the Hill — Reign Edition inspired the next generation of professionals.
DOE Announces $72 Million For Small Business Research and Development Grants
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $72 million in funding for small businesses to pursue scientific, clean energy, and climate research, development, and demonstration projects. The funding will support 296 projects across 44 states and addresses multiple topic areas, such as renewable energy, nuclear energy, cybersecurity, advanced materials and manufacturing, microelectronics, and artificial intelligence. Today’s announcement underscores the Biden-Harris Administration’s deep commitment to advancing innovative climate solutions and strengthening America’s global scientific leadership, which are critical to achieving the President’s goal of a carbon-free grid by 2035 and net-zero emissions by 2050.
Stressed for a Bit? Then Don’t Click It, Cybersecurity Experts Advise
Workers feeling a specific form of stress are more likely than others to become the victims of a phishing attack, according to a new study.
Binghamton University and six HBCUs forge New Educational and Research Alliance
In collaboration with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Binghamton University, State University of New York has announced a New Educational and Research Alliance (New ERA) with six historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs): Alabama A&M University, Central State University, Tuskegee University, Prairie-View A&M University, the University of the District of Columbia and Virginia State University.
Google announces $12m research program with local universities to bolster NYC’s cybersecurity leadership
Google announced the Google Cyber NYC Institutional Research Program, allocating $12 million to stimulate the cybersecurity ecosystem and establish New York City as the global leader in cybersecurity. As part of this commitment, The City University of New York, Columbia University, Cornell University (including Cornell Tech and the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science) and New York University will each receive $1 million in annual funding, each year through 2025.
UA Little Rock Receives $1 Million Grant to Protect Against Energy-Focused Cyberattacks
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock and its partners announced the expansion of the Emerging Threat Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ET-ISAC) to further strengthen the fight against the escalating threat of cybersecurity attacks in the energy sector. This new project adds to the already operational Forge Institute Emerging Threat Center and enables purposeful collaboration to expand operational capabilities and enhance regional threat information sharing.
New AI Model Aims to Plug Key Gap in Cybersecurity Readiness
Researchers have knitted together three large databases of information to help cybersecurity experts detect and prevent attacks.
UC Irvine cybersecurity law and policy expert Bryan Cunningham available to address EU fine on Facebook and Instagram
Biography :As the founding executive director of UCI’s multidisciplinary Cybersecurity Policy & Research Institute, Bryan Cunningham is focused on solution-oriented strategies that address technical, legal and policy challenges to combat cyber threats; protect individual privacy and civil liberties; maintain public…
Incredible events taking place in 2023 in the area of Artificial Intelligence
Associate Vice President Dr. Eman El-Sheikh talks about the current and potential future impacts of Artificial Intelligence.
UWF’s Center for Cybersecurity GenCyber camps for area students inspire, educate about careers in cybersecurity
UWF Center for Cybersecurity is preparing the next generation of professionals through its innovative GenCyber Experience Cyber Challenge courses and GenCyber Summer Camp.
Making electric vehicle charging stations cybersecure
Argonne research is informing smart infrastructure that can support the electric grid.
Will ‘juice jacking’ put an end to free public Wi-Fi, charging?
“Juice jacking” is a maneuver that has recently gained traction by cybercriminals stealing data from unsuspecting users when their phone is plugged into a public USB at airports, hotels, malls and other high-traffic areas. Although the concept is not new,…
ORNL malware ‘vaccine’ generator licensed for Evasive.ai platform
A technology developed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and used by the U.S. Naval Information Warfare Systems Command to test the capabilities of commercial security tools has been licensed to cybersecurity firm Penguin Mustache to create its Evasive.ai platform.
How CSU Empowers Women in STEM
UN Women has declared the theme for International Women’s Day on March 8, 2023 “DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equity” to celebrate women and girls who are championing the advancement of transformative technology and digital education.
Johns Hopkins Expert: National Cybersecurity Strategy Neglects Public Awareness
Johns Hopkins University information security expert Anton Dahbura is available to discuss the Biden administration’s newly released national cybersecurity strategy.
Hackers could try to take over a military aircraft; can a cyber shuffle stop them?
A cybersecurity technique that shuffles network addresses like a blackjack dealer shuffles playing cards could effectively befuddle hackers gambling for control of a military jet, commercial airliner or spacecraft, according to new research.
Cybersecurity Defenders Are Expanding Their AI Toolbox
Scientists have taken a step toward harnessing a form of artificial intelligence known as deep reinforcement learning, or DRL, to protect computer networks. DRL’s effectiveness at stopping adversaries from reaching their goals offers promise for a role for autonomous AI in proactive cyber defense.
“Build Your Own Masters” at NYU Tandon
An innovative engineering master’s program unveiled today by Digital Learning at NYU Tandon gives students flexibility to tailor their degree to their unique professional interests and aspirations. Students will have the opportunity to enroll in one of nine interdisciplinary concentrations – including in-demand fields like robotics, cybersecurity, and data science – all offered fully online.
Ways to inspire remote workers to protect employer’s IT resources
Fear of what could go wrong is the greatest motivator when it comes to getting remote workers to protect their employer’s information technology security, according to a recent study in Computers & Security.
UTEP Receives $5M NSF Grant to Support High-Potential Computer Science Students
UTEP received a $5 million grant from NSF to provide financial support and professional development experiences to talented students in the field of computer science. The initiative will provide partial scholarships to 26 students at UTEP and to 15 students who start their college education at EPCC.
International experts put Argonne’s cybersecurity defense software through the wringer at NATO’s Cyber Coalition 2022
A slew of emerging technologies that rely on computers and integrated networks are vulnerable to cyberattack. Argonne National Laboratory tested a groundbreaking autonomous software tool to make them more secure at NATO’s flagship cyberdefense event.
New Web Tracking Technique is Bypassing Privacy Protections
Two years ago, several browsers that prioritize user privacy — including Safari, Firefox, and Brave — began to block third-party cookies for all users by default. Advertisers have responded by pioneering a new method for tracking users across the Web, known as user ID (or UID) smuggling, which does not require third-party cookies. But no one knew exactly how often this method was used to track people on the Internet.
UAlbany Faculty Experts Available to Discuss Black Friday, Holiday Stress
ALBANY, N.Y. (Nov. 22, 2022) — With inflation, the rising cost of energy, a potential recession and the ongoing war in Ukraine, there is much in the way of news that can compound the already stress-inducing holiday season in the…
Cybersecurity expert available to talk about security of election infrastructure
While the 2017 designation that federal election infrastructure is part of the nation’s critical infrastructure was a significant step toward protecting voting integrity, some vulnerabilities remain, says a Virginia Tech expert. “While voting machines are required to be offline and…
University of Central Florida team protects virtual solar facility to win CyberForce Competition
More than 140 U.S. college teams competed to test their cyber defense skills and protect a fictional electric vehicle manufacturer’s solar installation from simulated cyberattacks.
First-Generation Students in STEM Career Pathways
Abigail Gutierrez Deniz is a first-generation, Latina student working to pursue her goal of working in cybersecurity.