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 […]
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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 […]
Student360: Know before you go
Student360 is fast approaching, on Friday, January 31 at Target Northern Campus in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. 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 […]
Tips to build a professional network
In the coming months, as we get ready for Student360, we’re putting together a few blog posts with tips for young professionals getting into the cybersecurity and risk management industries. This week, we’re talking about how to set up a professional network to support you in your career journey. Think about your personal brand As […]
8 ways to make a lasting impression during your job interview
As we prepare for our 2020 Student360 event, many of you have expressed interest in the mock interviews that we offer as part of this annual event. Mock interviews are a great way to work on your interview skills in an informal setting, getting you ready for the day of official job interviews. In addition, […]
Back to school safety: What parents need to know about cybersecurity
We’ve all survived the first few weeks back to school and along with all the paperwork and notes home from teachers come the elusive discussions around cell phones, social media and all the “it” channels our kids’ friends are one (and why can’t we just let them be on all of them, too?) The season […]
How to make your LinkedIn profile work for you
Copyright: Photo by rawpixel.com from Pexels There are over 500 million members on LinkedIn. These members consist of recruiters, businesses, investors, colleagues and your day-to-day job seekers. So how can your LinkedIn profile help you stand out when you are searching for employment? First impressions There’s no denying it; first impressions are EVERYTHING. When you go to an […]
Hurricane preparedness: What to do when disaster strikes
Copyright: Photo by Josh Sorenson from Pexels We try our best to avoid disasters or problems of any kind in our business and home lives. Plans, procedures and trainings are put in place for the safety of employees and family members when a disaster like a hurricane rolls into town. Hurricanes produce winds ranging from 74 […]
GRC: Why it is important for your business
Copyright: Photo by energepic.com from Pexels While you may have heard the term GRC, or governance, risk and compliance before, what you may not know is its importance to your business. In fact, GRC can be applied and utilized in any organization out there. It is a management strategy that can ultimately save you time when it comes […]
