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Engineering and Computer Science Professor Kevin Du Trains the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Experts
As an engineer, Kevin Du has always embraced a problem-solving attitude. In his world, if no solution exists for the dilemma he’s facing, he will create the solution. It’s a mentality that has served Du, an electrical engineering and computer…
Navigating Cybersecurity: How to Be Your Own Human Firewall
Andrew McClurg, with Information Technology Services (ITS), is often asked how people can stay safe online to protect against scams and hackers. He breaks it down to some basic points to remember. “I always focus on four main things: passwords,…
Guarding Against Cyberbullies: Instructional Design Students Offer Interventions for a Widespread Issue
With nearly half (46%) of U.S. teens ages 13 to 17 reporting being targets of cyberbullying—according to a 2022 Pew Research Center survey—instructional design master’s degree students Tavish Van Skoik G’24 and Jiayu “J.J.” Jiang G’24 have developed a process…
‘Most Recent Cyberattacks on Water Systems Won’t Be the Last’ Says iSchool Cybersecurity Expert
More government agencies are taking steps to shore up their cybersecurity measures. Earlier this week, the Environmental Protection Agency announced it would step up inspections of water facilities that may be vulnerable to cyberattacks. Why are government agencies more at…
IVMF Awarded $3.5M Grant From Google to Train Veterans, Military-Connected Spouses on Cybersecurity and AI
Syracuse University’s D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) received a $3.5 million grant from Google to help train our nation’s transitioning service members, veterans and military-connected spouses on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence topics. The funding, part of Google’s…
Back to (Cybersecurity) School: 5 Tips From ITS
The digital realm is riddled with email and phishing scams, hoaxes, fake websites, spam and sundry schemes that hackers and identity thieves conjure up to trick people into revealing bank account and credit card numbers, Social Security numbers and other…
Syracuse University to Offer Google’s New Cybersecurity Certificate
Syracuse University’s College of Professional Studies today announced it will offer Google’s new Cybersecurity Certificate. The Google Career Certificates prepare learners for in-demand fields including cybersecurity, data analytics, IT support, project management and UX design—with no experience required. This offering…
Improving Cybersecurity at the National Level – Expert Weighs in on New Strategy
The Biden-Harris administration recently unveiled a new national cybersecurity strategy aimed at protecting America’s digital infrastructure. It comes as high-profile attacks continue to target both government agencies and private companies. Shiu-Kai Chin is a professor of electrical engineering and computer…
CyberStart Online Gaming Tournament Returns
Are you a student who likes online games and pizza? If so, are you also curious about a career in cybersecurity? Join the ITS Information Security team for the CyberStart launch party (with pizza!) on Fri., Oct. 14, from 2:30-4:30…
“Russia’s Invasion Puts NATO On Guard for Cyberwarfare”
Williams Banks, professor of law emeritus in the College of Law, was interviewed for the New York Observer story “Russia’s Invasion Puts NATO On Guard for Cyberwarfare.” Banks, an expert on national security and the laws of war, explained that…