ADELPHI, Md. (June 3, 2020)—The Center for Security Studies (CSS) at University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) has awarded scholarships to three students through the Department of Defense (DoD) Cybersecurity Scholarship Program (CySP). The CySP program is sponsored by the DoD Chief Information Officer.Continue Reading
Cybersecurity
Staying Cybersafe During the Coronavirus Crisis
Faculty members from University of Maryland Global Campus School of Cybersecurity and Information Technology offer their recommendations for staying safe during these uncertain times.
Beware of Scammers. Always active during times of uncertainty, cybercriminals are now working overtime amid the coronavirus crisis through a variety of attack vectors to exploit our fears, insecurities, and confusion around COVID-19 treatments. With so many of us teleworking and confined to our homes, it is vitally important to be aware of online and phone scams, and other threats that are rapidly increasing in volume and sophistication.Continue Reading
UMGC Selected for National Cyberwatch’s 2020 Innovations in Cybersecurity Education Program
Adelphi, Md. (April 3, 2020)—The National Cyberwatch Center, a consortium of higher education institutions, businesses and government agencies focused on advancing information security education, has selected University of Maryland Global Campus for inclusion in its 2020 Innovations in Cybersecurity Education program.Continue Reading
GenCyber Campgoers Take Their Training to the Classroom
. . . and It’s Paying Dividends
For Washington, D.C., area high school teachers Helene Johnson and Lorraine Lloyd, the GenCyber Teacher Camp they attended has been a real game-changer.Continue Reading
Cyber Threats Are Testing Liberal Democracies, Says NSA’s Barnes
The United States and its democratic allies are in a struggle with autocratic powers that are using cyberattacks to undermine elections and to steal technology secrets as well as money to underwrite their regimes, said George Barnes, the deputy director of the National Security Agency, in his Jan. 21 address to the Maryland Cybersecurity Council.Continue Reading
CyberMaryland 2019: UMGC Faculty Members Stress Education as a Key Ingredient to a Robust Cybersecurity Workforce
Featured panelists Dr. Gregory von Lehman and Loyce Pailen highlight the accomplishments of University of Maryland Global Campus in promoting cybersecurity education in Maryland through partnerships and grants.
Now in its 10th year, the annual CyberMaryland conference held Dec. 5-6 at the Hyatt Regency, Baltimore Inner Harbor, kicked off with opening remarks from Jerry Archer, chief security officer at Sallie Mae, who reflected on the event’s first decade. Continue Reading
UMGC’s Cyber Padawans Take 3rd Place at Cyber Maryland Competition
The University of Maryland Global Campus’ cybersecurity team, known as the Padawans, took third place in the Maryland Cyber Challenge on Dec. 6, competing against teams from universities from all over the country as well as the state.Continue Reading
Closing the Trust Gap Is Key to Keeping Up with Global Cyber Threats
Gaining the upper hand on global cyber threats depends on open bi-directional data sharing between the private sector and federal government. But a lack of trust between the two serves as a significant obstacle.Continue Reading
Part Three UMGC Series: Ensuring a Safe and Secure Online Presence
University of Maryland Global Campus is observing National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2019 with a three-part video series featuring UMGC cyber faculty, students and recent alumni, who share their tips and insights to help you understand and secure your digital profile at home and at work.
Cyberattacks on e-commerce systems often result in financial and reputational harm as well as compromised personal and corporate data. In Part Three of our series, Patrick O’Guinn, Sr. program chair of Digital Forensics & Cyber Investigations at UMGC, and Elena Healing, a recent graduate of the UMGC Cybersecurity Management and Policy program, discuss how to enhance security when transacting business online. Continue Reading
Part Two UMGC Video Series: Tips for Ensuring a Safe and Secure Online Presence
University of Maryland Global Campus is observing National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2019 with a three-part video series throughout the month featuring UMGC cyber faculty, students and recent alumni, who share their tips and insights to help you understand and secure your digital profile at home and at work.
In Part Two of our series, Michelle Hansen, UMGC collegiate professor of Cybersecurity and Computer Forensics, and UMGC alumna Felicia Newton, recent graduate of the university’s Digital Forensics & Cyber Investigations Program share their tips on securing consumer devices and what we must be aware of in an age where so many new devices are coming “online” in today’s smart home.Continue Reading
