Category: Cybersecurity
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Website for National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies
The Department of Homeland Security recently established the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS) website. It includes information for government, industry, academia, and the general public to learn about cybersecurity awareness, education, careers, and workforce development opportunities. This is an especially useful site for students interested in focusing on cybersecurity as well as…
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UMBC cybersecurity expert on reports of state-sponsored cyber espionage and hacking
The week the PBS-distributed Nightly Business Report aired a story on international cyber espionage that featured UMBC's Richard Forno, Associate director of the UMBC Center for Cybersecurity. The piece, Washington Trade-Secret Theft Enforcement Weighs on Shareholders, discussed how cyber attacks are being used by foreign companies with the help of their governments to steal trade…
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JOBS: Summer internships at White House OSTP
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) is currently accepting applications for its Summer 2013 Student Volunteer Program. Serving as an OSTP Student Volunteer provides a unique opportunity to work closely with senior White House officials and science and technology policy analysts in OSTP's topic-based divisions (Division internship), or on OSTP's legal…
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Linux Users Group to meet 12-1 Mondays in ITE234
The UMBC Linux Users Group (LUG) will meet during the spring semester on Mondays starting on February 4 from Noon to 1:00pm in ITE 234. If you are interested in becoming a member, please come to a few meetings and check it out. The UMBC LUG was established in 1997 as an organization of and…
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Cybersecurity scholarships: February 8 deadline
Scholarships for for rising juniors and seniors and graduate students interested in cybersecurity-related studies are availabe, with a deadline of February 8 for two programs: the Information Assurance Scholarship Program and the Federal Cyber Service Scholarship for Service. US citizens capable of receiving security clearances are eligible for these programs. These scholarships require the recipient…
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DoD plans five-fold increase in cybersecurity command
Both the Washington Post and New York Times report that the Pentagon has approved a five-fold expansion of the US DoD Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) over the next several years to enhance its ability to defend critical computer systems and conduct offensive computer operations against foreign adversaries. The expansion is in response to concerns about threats…
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Maryland and Baltimore lead nation in cybersecurity jobs
Maryland and Baltimore are top places for cybersecurity jobs according to the Cyber Jobs Report released earlier in January. The report includes a snapshot of the industry, its job openings and educational opportunities, and a proposed standardized cyber security nomenclature for this emerging industry. The study searched approximately 340,000 cybersecurity jobs offered by more than 18,000 companies…
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JOB: Intelligence community virtual career fair
The United States Intelligence Community (IC) invites you to attend the fourth annual IC Virtual Career Fair – a free online event – on Tuesday, 26 February 2013, from 2:00pm to 8:00pm (Eastern). Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about IC careers and get tips on how to apply for positions. From the comfort of…
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Apply now for IASP and SFS cybersecurity scholarships
Applications are now being accepted for the Information Assurance Scholarship Program (IASP) and the Federal Cyber Service: Scholarship for Service (SFS). US citizens capable of receiving security clearances are eligible. The deadline for both programs in February 8, 2013. These scholarships require the recipient to work for the government following graduation. The awards include full tuition, stipend…
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Cindy Greenwood joins CWIT as Assistant Director, Cyber Scholars Program coordinator
The Center for Women in Technology (CWIT) welcomes Cindy Greenwood as their new Assistant Director. Ms. Greenwood will spearhead the new Cyber Scholars Program which kicks off this fall. Cindy Greenwood loved college so much that she never wanted to leave. So she didn’t. When an Advertising and Public Relations internship during her senior…