Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Issues: Zoom hacking of universities and schools

November 3, 2020
Zoom hacking has been a nationwide problem ever since educational institutions shifted to online learning. Cybersecurity experts have been tasked with identifying and resolving these issues to ensure students and staff remain safe.
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Cybersecurity Issues: US Election cyberattacks by foreign entities

October 26, 2020
Cybersecurity professionals have a daunting task ahead of keeping the upcoming U.S. presidential election safe and secure from foreign hacks and cyberattacks as hackers develop new and innovative ways to target election systems.
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What are the biggest cybersecurity challenges in healthcare?

August 24, 2020
With increased use of technology, how is the healthcare industry ensuring protection of patient data? A special report lays out the challenges facing healthcare cybersecurity and the best practices for overcoming those challenges.
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Cybersecurity news: Honda encounters a ransomware attack

August 3, 2020
With the increase in telework due to COVID-19, more companies have found themselves increasingly vulnerable to ransomware and other cybersecurity attacks as a larger group of employees are working outside of a company network.
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Innovative methods for detecting malware

July 17, 2020
Microsoft and Intel Labs have come up with a new, creative approach to detecting malware, called STAMINA, that combines artificial intelligence, machine learning, and out-of-the-box thinking.
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How IoT puts consumers at risk of cyber attacks

July 13, 2020
As more and more devices are “smart” and the IoT continues to expand, so does the potential for consumers to be exposed to cyber attacks. What are some ways to mitigate this risk for IoT devices?
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Alumna Kierra Jiles Turned Her Passion for Coding Into a Cutting-Edge Cybersecurity Career

July 6, 2020
Capitol Tech's hands-on approach to STEM education was a perfect fit for alumna Kierra Jiles, and helped her turn her love for coding into a cutting-edge career in cybersecurity.
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How cybersecurity experts can prevent cyber-attacks

June 22, 2020
Cybersecurity tools once used by top-level cybersecurity professionals are now available to anyone via the Dark Web making prevention of cyber-attacks more of a challenge.
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Capitol Tech’s Fusion Lab prepares students for cutting-edge STEM careers through hands-on, interdisciplinary technology projects

June 8, 2020
Dr. Alex 'Sandy' Antunes, in addition to teaching courses in the Bachelor of Science in Astronautical Engineering program, runs the Fusion Lab, which is Capitol Tech's makerspace and focuses on preparing students for STEM careers through hands-on, interdisciplinary technology projects.
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Cybersecurity breaches and their impact on corporate stock prices

May 18, 2020
Cybersecurity breaches have an impact on a company’s bottom line. But beyond the physical, staff and time costs is the impact a breach can have on stock prices.
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