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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.

November is Critical Infrastructure Security Month

November 2, 2020

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.

Interview with Professor Rick Hansen: Why I Hire Current Capitol Tech Students

October 30, 2020

It is well-known that Capitol Technology University’s students have close mentee-mentor relationships with professors and are highly sought after by employers post-graduation, but it may not be as well-known that some students are hired by professors.

Q&A: Charles Cayot, a Founder of the Cybersecurity Program's Predecessor

October 28, 2020

Charles Cayot, Associate and Adjunct Professor at Capitol Technology University and Lead Faculty for Risk Management (IAE 674) and Principles of Cybersecurity (IAE 685), spoke with us about his experience building the Information Assurance program, now known as the cybersecurity program at Capitol Tech.

Q&A Cybersecurity Alumni: Jessica Jimenez

October 27, 2020

Jessica Jimenez, a 2013 graduate of Capitol Technology University's Master of Science in Information Assurance (now called Cybersecurity), spoke with Capitol Tech about her experience in this program. Jessica currently works as an Adjunct Professor at Capitol Tech, is a Senior Manager in Amazon's Threat Detection and Monitoring Department, and is an Information Security Instructor at the Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security.

Kimberly Mentzell

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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.

New Cybersecurity Webinars Hosted by Capitol Tech, the NSA, and Maryland’s Cyber-Focused Community Colleges

October 23, 2020

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.

Shade Adeleke

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Kasia Taylor

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