News & Events

Yesterday, November 1st, 2020, marked the first day of National Critical Infrastructure Security Month. Championed by the Critical Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), November is dedicated to celebrating and bringing awareness to the 16 sectors of critical infrastructure (CI), without which our nation would not function.

In celebration of National Cyber Awareness Month, the National Security Agency (NSA), Capitol Technology University (Capitol Tech), Anne Arundel Community College (AACC), Frederick Community College (FCC), and Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) have partnered to create a cyber lecture series, titled “Cyber Challenges in the Pandemic,” focused on informing high school and college students on the importance of cyber security, hygiene, and preparedness.

​​​​​​​In accordance with the proclamation of October as Careers in Construction Month by Governor of Maryland, Larry Hogan, Capitol Technology University has pledged to celebrate by bringing awareness to the many job opportunities in one of the United States’ largest industries.

Are you a cybersecurity expert? Or a cybersecurity expert in the making? If you have a passion for cybersecurity and are a current Capitol Technology University student, enter this year’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month Poster Contest!

…the Capitol Tech Charger! No one knows when or why he left, but we’re surely glad our official mascot is back! The Charger, our mysterious yet fearsome and noble-steed, returned to lead Capitol Tech’s charge toward the future.

National CyberWatch Center, “a consortium of higher education institutions, businesses, and government agencies focused on collaborative efforts to advance Information Security education and strengthen the national cybersecurity workforce,” recognized Capitol Technology University’s Security Operations Center (SOC) in National CyberWatch Center’s 2020 Innovations in Cybersecurity Education publication

On August 20, Capitol Technology University and the National Defense University (NDU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to renew an existing MOU between the two distinguished STEM focused institutions. A virtual signing ceremony was held via Zoom on August 20th between leaders from Capitol Tech and NDU. Click here to view the ceremony.

On Monday, August 17, 2020, Capitol Technology University and the University of Liberia (UL), located in Monrovia, Liberia, met online in Zoom to conduct a virtual signing ceremony for a new International Partners in Education Framework Agreement. The Agreement was signed to promote partnerships; grant end-of-course certificates and degrees at both the undergraduate and graduate levels; and facilitate and enhance academic, administrative, and research cooperation between the two universities. 

The Women in CyberSecurity Critical Infrastructure Community (WiCyS CIC) is thrilled to have hosted their inaugural event last night and have about 100 in attendance and over 250 women connect to the new community.

Capitol Technology University was named one of the 2020 Best of the Best Top Veteran-Friendly Companies, Top Supplier Diversity Programs, Top Government & Law Enforcement Agencies, and Top Veteran-Friendly Schools by U.S. Veterans Magazine (USVM).