It’s the time of year when companies come out with their security and risk trends for the coming year. In 2021, we saw the continuation of the shift in how and where people work. With more businesses operating virtually than ever before, security and risk is becoming a growing concern. Ensuring the safety of the […]
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Ready to reboot your professional network?
We all know that a success factor for any professional is the breadth and depth of their network. As we to return to normal, it’s time to start thinking about how we can start reboot our professional networks. We need to be less passive in the months ahead to reenergize! Here are four tips to […]
Student360 2021 was a success!
Thank you to the students, UMSA members, sponsors & supporters! We recently wrapped up the fifth 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 […]
Are you ready for Student360? Here’s what you need to know!
Student360 is fast approaching! All of us at Secure360 and UMSA are excited to show you what we’ve been working on, and why we’ve built this conference to have its best year yet. But there are a few things you should know before the big day! Use this as your guide to make sure you’re […]
Back to School Safety Tips!
With students heading back to school, it’s important to note how the safety landscape has changed over the past few years. Not only do children need to learn about bus safety, but they also need to focus on health and cyber safety as our world continues to progress and change. This back-to-school season is a […]
Gender Diversity in Cybersecurity
As a top article on the Secure360 blog when it was first written in 2017, we have updated this post with current statistics and ideas for 2021. As cybercrime continues to rise, so will the number of cybersecurity job openings in the years to come. It is projected that there will be around 1.8 million cybersecurity jobs unfilled by […]
Summer Security Tips!
Summer is truly a wonderful time for everyone – the weather is gorgeous, the kids are home from school (okay, so this may not be so wonderful for parents from time to time), the days are longer and there’s all that glorious cabin time. The last thing you may be thinking about is being secure […]
Secure360 2021: Another Virtual Conference to Remember!
Just like that, Secure360 2021 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 second 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 […]
Are you ready for Secure360 2021? Here’s what you need to know for this year’s virtual conference!
How is Secure360 Twin Cities 2021 already upon us? It sure feels like this event sneaks up every year. If you’re registered for the event—or you still need to—here are all the important items you are going to want to note for this virtual conference. Don’t get dressed up or drive in the car! This […]
Breaking down the modern security operations center
Thank you to our Gold sponsor, Red Canary, for sharing this with us! Explore the vital components of a modern SOC with this examination of core detection and response functions, covering everything from threat intelligence to incident handling. Security operations is a term that describes the set of functions required to put specific objectives for […]
