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.

Zoom hacking has been a nationwide problem ever since educational institutions shifted to online learning. Cybersecurity experts have been tasked with identifying and resolving these issues to ensure students and staff remain safe.

Cybersecurity professionals have a daunting task ahead of keeping the upcoming U.S. presidential election safe and secure from foreign hacks and cyberattacks as hackers develop new and innovative ways to target election systems.

With increased use of technology, how is the healthcare industry ensuring protection of patient data? A special report lays out the challenges facing healthcare cybersecurity and the best practices for overcoming those challenges.

With the increase in telework due to COVID-19, more companies have found themselves increasingly vulnerable to ransomware and other cybersecurity attacks as a larger group of employees are working outside of a company network.

Microsoft and Intel Labs have come up with a new, creative approach to detecting malware, called STAMINA, that combines artificial intelligence, machine learning, and out-of-the-box thinking.

As more and more devices are “smart” and the IoT continues to expand, so does the potential for consumers to be exposed to cyber attacks. What are some ways to mitigate this risk for IoT devices?

Capitol Tech's hands-on approach to STEM education was a perfect fit for alumna Kierra Jiles, and helped her turn her love for coding into a cutting-edge career in cybersecurity.