About six years ago, the team at UMSA and Secure360 thought we should have a one-day event focused on college students. The first Student360 was hosted on Saturday, February 11 at the Minneapolis campus of St. Mary’s University Minnesota—what a successful and engaging day! The top sessions were our general sessions with a great […]
Securing Your Remote Workforce
Prior to the global pandemic, in early 2020 there were 4.7 million people in the United States who were working remotely. According to Gartner by April 2020, 88% of the organization worldwide mandated or encouraged their employees to work from home. Gartner reports that 74% of companies plan to shift some of their employees to […]
Trends to Watch for in 2021
Trends to Watch for in 2021 It’s the time of year when a number of companies come out with their security and risk trends for the coming year. Cybersecurity continues to be a hot topic for 2021, and with more businesses operating with a virtual staff more than ever before, security and risk is becoming […]
Threats to Watch for This Holiday Season
Threats to Watch for This Holiday Season The holidays will soon be upon us, and even in 2020, our lives are becoming very busy as we plan (virtual) family gatherings, begin baking and preparing for celebrations, and start our holiday shopping. The hectic pace of the holidays can also present increased risks both on and […]
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
2020 marks the 17th year that people around the country come together to recognize National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM). NCSAM continues to bring awareness about the importance of cybersecurity, which is even more critical today with a majority of us working from home. NCSAM has a simple mission that will yield a big impact: providing […]
Secure360 2020: A Virtual Event to Remember
Just like that, Secure360 2020 has come and gone. While we were all disappointed that we weren’t able to gather in-person, our team is thrilled with the success of our first-ever virtual conference! We couldn’t have done it without our hardworking UMSA staff and volunteers, esteemed speakers, steadfast sponsors and you, our attendees. We are […]
Celebrate Secure360’s 15th Anniversary…Virtually!
Secure360 is around the corner. Join us to celebrate Secure360’s 15th Anniversary, now from the comfort and safety of your remote workplace! Now in its 15th year, Secure360 is an all-encompassing experience that brings together professionals at all levels in the industry for collaboration, education and new perspectives. Like a crystal, Secure360 has held steadfast […]
5 Women Who Pioneered the Security & Technology Workforce in Honor of Women’s History Month
In honor of Women’s History Month, it’s time to take a look at the leading ladies of the technology and security industries. Currently, women compromise only 11% of the global information security workforce, but that hasn’t stopped the following women from mastering their craft throughout the ages. (Make sure you read all the way to […]
Another successful Student360 event
We recently wrapped up the fourth year of Student360, and we’re pleased to report it was a resounding success. All of us at UMSA and the rest of the Student360 team had a wonderful time at this year’s event, full of professors, students, thought-provoking sessions and experienced leaders across the security industries. We want to […]
Top 10 reasons to attend Secure360 2020
Secure360 is fast approaching! This year’s event is Tuesday, May 5 and Wednesday, May 6, 2020, returning to the beautiful Mystic Lake Center in Prior Lake, MN. All of us at Secure360 and UMSA are excited to show you what we’ve been planning for all of you, what’s new with this year’s conference and why […]