Artificial intelligence, or AI, appears to be a growing trend as an application of technology. You may have already heard about it in the news or on websites stating they use AI technology; but what is it exactly? Artificial intelligence is the process of teaching machines to perform or complete tasks that might normally […]
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Celebrating women’s history in technology
March is Women’s History Month which honors the contributions that women have made in society across the U.S. For many fields like information security, they wouldn’t have been able to develop, change and grow without the help of women. During World War II, many young, educated women were recruited out of college to fulfill […]
What we learned at Student360
And just like that the third year of Student360 has officially come to an end! 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 extend a special […]
Top 10 reasons to attend Secure360 this year
Secure360 is fast approaching! This year’s event is Tuesday, May 14 and Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at the brand new 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 […]
Student360: Know before you go
Student360 is fast approaching, on Friday, February 22 at 3M Headquarters in St. Paul, MN. All of us at Secure360 and UMSA are excited to show you what we’ve been working on, why we have built this conference to have its best year yet. There are a few things you should know before the […]
Tax scams to look for in 2019
Ah, tax season. Shortly after the chaos of the year-end holidays and the refreshing new start that comes with the new year, we are forced to crunch numbers, do tedious paperwork and take a long, hard look at our own financial landscape of the year before. For the gifted few, taxes (and all the […]
The Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace: Here’s what’s happening across the pond
It’s no secret: cybersecurity and data protection have taken the spotlight in virtually every conversation of the public space. Governments, political figures, private firms, multinational corporations, hospitals, nonprofit organizations and even families are making the shift to prioritizing online safety and funding updated security initiatives. One of the first policies in this wave of data […]
Safety apps for college students
When it comes to apps, college students tend to have quite a few. Students use a variety of apps to communicate with friends, stay on task and pass the time. But what about safety? Check out this list of apps that college students should be using to encourage their safety and well-being. [H3] bSafe […]
Cybersecurity in 2019: What to expect
The world saw a lot of stirrings on the cybersecurity front this past year, everything from the EU passing their General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) with international implications, to Russian hacking and voter tampering, to data breaches galore. With 2018 rapidly coming to a close and 2019 right around the corner, all of us at […]
2019 Cybersecurity resolution checklist
Don’t worry, we aren’t talking about cutting out fast food or making sure you get enough water intake every day. On this week’s episode of Looking to 2019, we’re talking about cybersecurity resolutions. The need for up to date security practices and protocols (in both your personal and professional lives) will be greater than […]
