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 […]
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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 […]
Secure360 2019: Here’s what we loved
Just like that, Secure360 2019 has come and gone. Our team had an incredible time at the event and we hope you did too! We are thrilled at how successful this year’s conference was and couldn’t have done it without the UMSA staff, volunteers, esteemed speakers, sponsors and you, the attendees. We are still […]
It’s time for Secure360 2019!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… Secure360 is upon us! Everyone at UMSA and Secure360 has worked hard for ages (okay, since last year) to put together the best event yet. We are so excited to show you this year’s sessions, speakers, sponsors, demonstrations, networking opportunities and incredible features of our new […]
The ABC’s of AI: Here’s what you need to know
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 […]
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 […]
