Cyber Security Online Magazine Check out the recent edition of the “USA Today” online magazine that covers an array of cybersecurity topics, including: degrees and related job postings; the ransomware threat; how to protect your home’s network; boosting online security; and tips on hack-proofing your cellphone data. Read entire online magazine here.

Start the Path to Your Career Casey W. O'Brien, National CyberWatch Executive Director and Principal Investigator, participated in IBM’s Security Summit in New York. His panel, moderated by IBM’s CISO, Shamla Naidoo, explored "Opening the Aperture: How New Collar Workers Can Help Enterprises Address Growing Threats and Attack Vectors." Other event speakers included former CIA Director John Brennan and world-renowned cryptographer Bruce Schneier. Learn more about IBM’s “New Collar” approach to hiring here.

Tools Available for Private Sector More tools are becoming available to help companies and businesses deal effectively with cybersecurity gaps. Dr. Diana Burley, former National CyberWatch Director of Research, keynoted a event highlighting these tools, including one that disables unnecessary phone functions to limit vulnerabilities. Stay tuned for additional technologies. To learn more, go here.

Q1 2017 Report Disruptive attacks like DDoS are cycling through the Internet. In this report, Akamai discusses some of the Mirai DDoS tools and the emerging Internet of Things (IoT) as a component of botnets and targeted malware. Guest author Wendy Nather, Principal Security Strategist at Duo Security, comments on the challenges of managing corporate security. To read more visit here.

Integration: Cyber is a Team Sport In mid-June, the Information Assurance Symposium kicks into high gear in Maryland. It will focus on technology trends, integrated cyber defense capabilities and how to develop and sustain a workforce of cybersecurity professionals, among other topics. One day includes the WALKOFF Developer Challenge, which has small teams use the WALKOFF platform to leverage vendor-provided test boxes to develop innovative solutions to solve five problem sets. Learn more here.

What’s different about #3CS2017? Ready for a unique experience geared towards frontline Information Security educators? Then check out the Community College Cyber Summit (3CS), June 28-30, at Prince George’s Community College and National Harbor, Maryland. Whether you’re starting a program, incorporating cybersecurity across curriculum, or wanting additional funding resources, 3CS has something for everyone. Faculty and professionals share their knowledge and give participants the hands-on experience needed in today’s fast-changing education and training environments. Register here today.

Start the Path to Your Career Looking for a gig in cybersecurity? The National Cyber Summit in Huntsville, AL, is holding a career fair on June 7. Leading employers will be on the lookout for potential employees. Participants should upload a resume before attending so employers can review them and schedule onsite interviews. Even if you can’t attend, employers will see the resume if you pre-register. To register and upload, visit here.

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