Cybersecurity

The Healthcare industry tops the list for cybersecurity threats in 2021. The demand for cybersecurity professionals continues to increase, as does the necessity for innovative new ways to combat ever-growing cyber threats.

The news media is no stranger to trouble.

The COVID-19 pandemic may have shut down a number of industries and sent Americans into quarantine, but it didn’t change the prevalence of cyberattacks. Here are some of the worst hacks impacting businesses across the globe.

The global pandemic has resulted in more workers establishing remote offices from within their homes. As a result, both home internet usage and the risk of cybersecurity attacks have increased.

As long as the internet has been a tool for progress and education, it’s been a tool for malicious actors to spread disinformation, and it’s only getting worse — learn more about how the internet has impacted terrorism.

There are a lot of choices when it comes to potential careers in computer science. One possible career path computer science degree students can take is in cybersecurity.

On top of everything hospitals have faced this year with the COVID-19 pandemic, they are now facing an increased number of ransomware cyberattacks targeting their systems for financial gain.

With increasing COVID-19 rates overlapping with the holiday season, more and more people are turning to online shopping. That also means that more and more cyber fraud is occurring as hackers take advantage of increased online sales.

November is National Infrastructure Security Month. Most people take for granted the infrastructure systems and services that support us – from transportation systems to communications networks to office buildings to concerts. These and more are part of our nation’s critical infrastructure.

There are many fields in which someone interested in cyber and information security can pursue a career. One area that is always in demand is counterterrorism.