Highlights @ Capitol Tech
Air Taxis Amp Up (and then Away): Landmark Piloted Transition Flights Show the Way Forward for Aviation Technology

Joby Aviation’s piloted eVTOL transitions mark a milestone in the future of aviation technology. As eVTOLs move closer to commercial deployment, the demand for skilled pilots and aviation professionals is about to take off.
Biggest Data Breach Ever Spotlights Ongoing Challenges for Users and Cybersecurity Professionals

In the largest data breach in history, more than 16 billion login credentials have been leaked online for major platforms across social media, VPNs, and the cloud, demonstrating the need for preventative action by cybersecurity professionals and users alike.
Space, Cybersecurity, and AI: Trends to Watch in 2025 and Beyond

As commercial space and AI-powered technology continue to expand, so does the potential for opportunistic cyberattacks. From satellites and ground stations to data links and control systems, every layer of space-Earth infrastructure faces vulnerability. This convergence of space, cybersecurity, and AI is set to challenge and reshape how we think about national security, critical infrastructure, and global cooperation.
Capitol Tech Astronautical Engineering Students Begin New NOAA Satellite Operations Internship

Six Capitol Technology University astronautical engineering students were selected for a multi-year internship with the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Satellite Operations Facility (NSOF) for the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) mission: Edward Zhou, Alexander Simonetti, Nathan Kinsey, Philip Alsop, Owen Coffee, and Carrington Hilliard.
Capitol Tech PhD Student and Diana Initiative Scholar to Attend DEF CON

Capitol Tech is going to DEF CON 33! Incoming PhD student Carmela Gonzales will be joining our team at the event, and we invited her to share with us her journey and experiences in pursuing cyber education.
How Cybersecurity Professionals Are Fighting REAL ID Scams

Scammers are exploiting confusion around REAL ID compliance with phishing emails, fake websites, and phone calls. Here’s how cybersecurity experts are fighting back with advanced tools and public awareness to stop identity theft.
Capitol Technology University to Exhibit at DEF CON 33 Global Cyber Conference

Capitol Tech is proud to announce our 2025 return to DEF CON, the world’s largest and most recognized hacker and cybersecurity conference, taking place August 7–10 at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC).
Capitol Technology University Ranks #1 in Maryland for Graduate Salaries

A ten-year study of college students in Maryland, conducted by the MD Longitudinal Data System Center (MLDSC), shows that at every academic level, Capitol Technology University graduates earn higher salaries than students from all other Maryland colleges and universities.