Faculty Forum: Top Three Skills a Cybersecurity Professional Should Have
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Michael Nizich, Ph.D., director of the ETIC, adjunct associate professor of computer science, and author of a new book, shares insight on the most important knowledge, skills, and abilities that those looking to become cybersecurity professionals should have in 2024.
Computer Problem Solvers
Students in the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences have been busy this spring with extracurricular and experiential activities, including competitions and events, focused on solving problems and finding solutions.
Helpful Tips to Secure Data From a Stolen Phone
For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Director of the Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center Michael Nizich, Ph.D., offers steps to take if a phone is stolen.
Student Awarded Prestigious Department of Defense Scholarship
A fifth New York Tech student has been awarded the Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Scholarship.
News Byte: Vancouver Cybersecurity Program Advisory Board Announced
The College of Engineering and Computing Sciences on the Vancouver campus welcomed the new members for the 2021 – 2023 term.
Students Showcase Their Skills at ETIC Cyber Hackathon
The Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center (ETIC) hackathon welcomed undergraduate and graduate students from the New York City, Long Island, and Vancouver campuses to solve 15 challenges in six hours.
New York Tech to Host Cybersecurity Hackathon
On April 30, the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences will host its eighth cybersecurity hackathon challenge, where competing teams of New York Tech students will face 15 cryptographic challenges.
Emergent Technologies Symposium Inspires With Innovative Projects
In late February and early March, New York Tech held its first-ever Future with Emergent Technologies Symposium, a two-part series for faculty and staff that focused on work inside and outside the classroom in virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality, and artificial intelligence.
iNTEREST Lecture Series Introduces Students to the Latest Technologies
New York Tech’s ETIC Remote Engagement Sessions in Technology (iNTEREST) program launches a virtual lecture series to introduce students to the latest proprietary technologies.
New York Tech Partners with Zscaler to Offer Training in Cybersecurity Services
NYIT College of Engineering and Computing Sciences has partnered with Zscaler, a leader in cloud security, to offer students and alumni the opportunity to receive professional certification in the company’s security services.
Cybersecurity Best Practices
At the “Personal Cybersecurity: Prevention, Awareness, and Career Pathways” webinar on February 11, industry leaders spoke about common cybersecurity threats and how people can protect themselves as well as career opportunities in the field.
Students Awarded Department of Defense Cyber Scholarship
Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Scholarship winners Zachary Singleton and Michael Valenzuela will each receive the full cost of tuition, books, and required fees in exchange for a service obligation with the DoD.