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Jessica Jimenez, a 2013 graduate of Capitol Technology University's Master of Science in Information Assurance (now called Cybersecurity), spoke with Capitol Tech about her experience in this program. Jessica currently works as an Adjunct Professor at Capitol Tech, is a Senior Manager in Amazon's Threat Detection and Monitoring Department, and is an Information Security Instructor at the Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security.

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.

​​​​​​​Artificial Intelligence (AI) has many benefits – a home with smart technology can reduce energy use; AI can help predict disasters, such as the path of wildfires; and enhances automation, making for more streamlined manufacturing. However, AI can also be used for malicious activity, particularly as hackers use the technology to commit bigger and more efficient attacks.

A smart contract is a way to handle business transactions to ensure they are secured, accurate, fast, and cost-effective–all without involving a third party, such as a bank. A smart contract uses a computer program that automatically executes the contract, the specifications of which are written into the program code.

As many young children did, Haden Land grew up watching NASA’s Apollo Missions, except Land had a particular interest–his father was responsible for the trajectories of the launches. This early access to a STEM began Land’s long and successful career in the T part of STEM.

A recent report released by the cybersecurity company Mimecast revealed that cybercrime has increased significantly in the midst of the global pandemic. The 48-page report “100 Days of Coronavirus (COVID-19),” released in May 2020, reported an overall increase in cyber-attacks by 33%

Those that have worked hard to obtain a National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) credential in one of their many disciplines may now use those credentials towards completion of any of Capitol Tech’s Bachelor’s degrees. 

Capitology Blog talked with Dr. William Butler, Chair of Capitol Technology University’s Cyber and Information Security programs and Director of the university's Center for Cybersecurity Research and Analysis (CCRA), to discuss cyber awareness and what everyone—from the general user to cybersecurity expert—can do to protect themselves.

Between Google Drive, iCloud, and OneNote, the average person uses cloud-based storage every day, often without thinking about it, as cell phones, laptops, and tablets automatically back up images, documents, and personal and work data. It’s important for everyone to consider the potential vulnerabilities inherent to storing data in the cloud to ensure that their data remains secure, whether using the cloud for work or personal use.

AI fuzzing may sound like something cute, but it’s a key component in testing applications or systems for vulnerabilities. The general idea of fuzzing is not new. Fuzzing is an automated testing technique that uses unexpected or invalid data to see if – or how – a system fails and has been a known computer science term since the late 80s. It’s found a new era, however, with the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI).