Anupam Joshi and Rick Forno discuss tactics and technologies to prevent potential cyber attacks following U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Robert Work’s comments on cyberwarfare. Continue Reading What’s a “cyberbomb?” UMBC cybersecurity experts explain in Scientific American
As the academic year draws to a close, we thought we might take the time to introduce you to some of our Alumni Association Scholarship recipients. Today, we hear from Michael Wallace Karugu ’15, information systems, who is currently working toward a master’s degree in cybersecurity here at UMBC. Name: Michael Wallace Karugu Major: Information Systems (current master’s student in Cybersecurity) Grad Year: 2015, 2017 Extracurriculars: Soccer and billiards Why did you decide to attend UMBC? UMBC is a renowned institution offering recognized STEM programs. I wanted to experience the learning environment and opportunities offered by UMBC. Furthermore, since I was a transfer student, UMBC was… Continue Reading Scholarship Q&A: Michael Wallace Karugu ’15, Information Systems, and M.S. ’17, Cybersecurity
Faculty and staff will collaborate with IBM scientists and leverage IBM’s advanced computing systems to add speed and scale to the cybersecurity solutions they develop through the new lab, opening in fall 2016. Continue Reading UMBC and IBM Research launch Accelerated Cognitive Cybersecurity Lab
“One of the ways we can get students to appreciate what STEM can do for our country is through the humanities, not only through reading skills, but understanding many of the ethical issues involved in the achievement gap, in health disparities, and in the environmental issues that we face.” – Dr. Hrabowski on The Kojo Nnamdi Show on WAMU. Continue Reading President Hrabowski discusses the importance of connecting STEM with the arts, humanities and social sciences
Companies often devote resources to protect against external hacks, but Karuna Pande Joshi explains that while internal threats come with different challenges, they are also important to prevent. Continue Reading Karuna Pande Joshi says data leaks from insiders are increasingly hard to prevent
“The UMBC cybersecurity program has turned me into a security professional with more polished management and leadership skills required to lead in cybersecurity world,” says Choudhary. Continue Reading Arti Deore Choudhary, heading to Amazon, thanks cybersecurity faculty for honing her leadership skills
“We went in thinking cybersecurity is a technology problem and that the technology would fix itself,” says Donald Norris. “But people, policy, and process in government and large organizations are almost always the problem.” Continue Reading School of Public Policy hosts forum on cybersecurity concerns in local governments
Two cybersecurity experts offer insight into the cyber attack on MedStar Health’s data system, including possibilities for preventing future cyber attacks. Continue Reading Cybersecurity experts share insights on MedStar Health cyber attack and cybersecurity safeguards
Faculty researchers from UMBC and the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) presented updates on five collaborative cybersecurity projects during a symposium. Continue Reading UMBC-USNA teams share progress on cybersecurity research at symposium
The UMBC Cyberdawgs take first place out of about 25 teams in the Maryland Cyber Challenge. They outscored the winning team in the professional division by more than 5,500 points. Continue Reading UMBC’s Cyberdawgs win 2015 Maryland Cyber Challenge
Rick Forno, cybersecurity, was interviewed by the BBC about the U.S. Department of Justice ordering Apple to unlock the cell phone that may contain information about the San Bernardino shooting. Continue Reading Cybersecurity expert Rick Forno comments on Dept. of Justice order for Apple to unlock cell phone
Bachelor’s and master’s programs in cybersecurity at Maryland colleges and universities are growing rapidly as more students become interested in careers in the industry. At UMBC, the number of graduate students studying cybersecurity has grown nearly five-fold over the past six years, explains Rick Forno, director of UMBC’s graduate cybersecurity program and assistant director for UMBC’s Center for Cybersecurity, in an article in The Daily Record. UMBC’s proximity to government agencies like the National Security Agency (NSA) and private security and tech firms, has contributed to the growth of the university’s cybersecurity programs. One draw, engaging both introductory students and… Continue Reading Maryland universities see rapid growth in cybersecurity programs due to vibrant cyber job market
