Capitol Technology University Selected as SC Media 2021 Excellence Award Finalist



Laurel, MD., March 29, 2021: Capitol Technology University, a private, independent STEM-focused university offering both graduate and undergraduate degrees, announced today that it has been recognized as an Excellence Award finalist in the Best Cybersecurity Higher Education Program category for the 2021 SC Awards. Finalists are recognized for outstanding leadership and providing superior security products to the cybersecurity industry. Winners will be announced online during Awards Week beginning Monday, May 3, 2021.

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Testing wastewater for COVID-19 RNA delivers early information around infection rates, tracking hot spots and developing proactive mitigation strategies

March 29, 2021
How can public health organizations better determine rates of COVID? AECOM, an infrastructure consulting firm, along with New Jersey County Utilities and Columbia University, are tracking COVID-19 rates through wastewater testing.
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Runa Sandvik: Cybersecurity Expert and Journalistic Ally

March 25, 2021
The news media is no stranger to trouble.
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IACIPP and Capitol Sign Agreement to Advance Worldwide Critical Infrastructure Awareness and Knowledge



Capitol Technology University and the International Association of Critical Infrastructure Protection Professionals (IACIPP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop a partnership that will extend efforts to improve the training and education of Critical Infrastructure Students and professionals. Both parties recognize a high demand for worldwide cooperation to increase the effectiveness of research, education, and activities in the critical infrastructure field of study. This MOU will facilitate the development of joint seminars, conferences, and training courses.

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Worst Cyberattacks of 2020

March 22, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic may have shut down a number of industries and sent Americans into quarantine, but it didn’t change the prevalence of cyberattacks. Here are some of the worst hacks impacting businesses across the globe.
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Capitol Tech named 2021 Educator Ally of the Year



Capitol Technology University was named Inteligenca’s Educator Ally of the Year (AYA) for 2021, a prestigious title that recognizes the university’s efforts to educate the technology community on gender equality issues and support women in technology.

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Ups and Downs Continue for SpaceX

March 20, 2021
Just a few years ago, space launches were few and far between, and were seen as major events around the world. As more private contractors make contributions to space travel, both test and final launches are occurring more frequently—even days apart, as recently showcased by SpaceX.
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