Cybersecurity

As both modern and legacy industrial systems associated with food and water supplies become increasingly connected to the internet, understanding and implementing robust cybersecurity is essential to protecting these areas of critical infrastructure.

While rapid digitalization and interconnectedness is benefiting the healthcare industry, it is also opening paths to increased cyberattacks. With a multimillion-dollar cybersecurity budget, these organizations have a growing need for more cyber professionals to lead in protecting valuable data and in turn, patient lives.

While computer science and cybersecurity serve different purposes, they share technical foundations that can create diverse career opportunities across computing, security, and cyber defense.

A cybersecurity degree is increasingly valuable in today’s digital economy, providing students with the skills needed to pursue in-demand careers in a growing field.

Recently, the FBI and EPA warned of malicious actors targeting U.S. water and wastewater systems, highlighting vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure and the growing need for cybersecurity professionals.

A major internet service outage can disrupt access for millions worldwide, triggering widespread failures across banks, airlines, healthcare systems, and smart devices. And these large-scale outages are occurring more frequently and having greater real-world consequences than in the past.

The FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency warn Americans to use encrypted messaging amid rising cyber threats like Salt Typhoon. Learn why cybersecurity expertise matters more than ever for the telecom industry.

Cybercrime is now an everyday reality for millions of Americans, with losses exceeding $16 billion in 2024 alone. As these numbers rise, growing apathy towards prevention amongst online users fuels a vicious cycle. Learning how to navigate cybercrime is a critical first step in stopping it.

Connecting AI models with external tools and data has been a longstanding challenge until the development of the Model Context Protocol (MCP). But due to its universal interface, the MCP security posture presents a major vulnerability issue, making it susceptible to cyberattacks and exploitation.

October marks the beginning of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a nationwide initiative led by CISA and DHS. This year’s theme, “Building a Cyber Strong America,” reflects a renewed commitment to securing digital critical infrastructure.