May 8, 2024 at 10:06AM The University System of Georgia confirmed a data breach involving 800,000 individuals, linked to the Cl0p gang’s exploitation of a flaw in Progress Software’s MOVEit MFT tool. Personal data including social security numbers and bank account numbers may have been accessed. USG has taken steps to secure its systems and … Read more
April 24, 2024 at 05:12PM Black Girls Do Engineer recently signed an Education Partnership Agreement with the National Security Agency to further develop science and technology talent for national security challenges. The collaboration will engage HBCU and college-bound students in STEM disciplines, offering real-world problem-solving opportunities and access to cybersecurity resources. This partnership aims to … Read more
February 7, 2024 at 03:38PM A recent survey by Kaspersky of 1,012 infosec professionals revealed that opinions are divided on the usefulness of cybersecurity education. 50% found their higher education somewhat to not at all useful, while the other half rated it as very to extremely useful. The study also indicated a potential skills gap … Read more
November 9, 2023 at 10:06AM The cybersecurity skills gap, estimated at 3.4 million worldwide, cannot be resolved through traditional higher education channels. Instead, organizations need to recruit from related professions or individuals with relevant soft skills. However, organizations are currently competing for limited resources, potentially leading to a transient workforce and hindering stability and resilience. … Read more
November 6, 2023 at 06:54AM Since January 2023, an Iranian advanced persistent threat (APT) group called Agrius, also known as Agonizing Serpens, BlackShadow, Pink Sandstorm, and DEV-0022, has been targeting higher education and technology organizations in Israel. The group, believed to be sponsored by the Iranian government, is engaging in espionage and destructive attacks, mainly … Read more