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Idaho National Laboratory Seeks Sponsor for Innovation Incubator to Support Technology Commercialization

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 20:30:50 EST

Idaho National Laboratory seeks sponsor for innovation incubator to support technology commercialization

Engineering Resilience: University of Pittsburgh Sabbatical at National Lab Helps Strengthen America's Critical Infrastructure

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 18:25:07 EST

Everyday life depends on a robust infrastructure network that provides access to running water, communications technology and electricity, among other basic necessities. The experts who keep our national infrastructure secure and resilient also need a strong network to share their knowledge and train the next generation of professionals capable of solving complex infrastructure challenges.

Expert: Signal Has Been Exploited in the Past and Shouldn't Have Been Used So Carelessly by Government Officials

Binghamton University, State University of New York — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 07:45:03 EST

Experts Explain Signal, Cybersecurity, and How a Journalist Was Sent High-Level Military Intelligence

Virginia Tech — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 20:55:08 EST

A journalist was inadvertently added to a group chat on the encrypted app Signal between high-level U.S government officials planning a military operation. Virginia Tech cybersecurity and social platform experts France Belanger, Aaron Brantly, Jimmy Ivory and Anthony Vance explain what Signal is, how it works, and how such a breach of national security could happen.

Technology for All: Ensuring Innovation Serves the Most Vulnerable

University of Florida — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:20:40 EST

A growing coalition of researchers, policymakers and technologists is pushing for a national computing research agenda that prioritizes ethical, inclusive and responsible technology development.

How to Protect Your Data, Privacy and Wallet: MSU Experts Can Provide Tips

Michigan State University — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:50:19 EST

Experts from Michigan State University's School of Criminal Justice at the College of Social Science are available to comment on the various forms of commonplace scams and how you can stay protected, including package delay scams, romance fraud, tax return scams and sextortion abuses.

GW College of Professional Studies Supports Federal Workforce Amid Downsizing with Tuition Discounts and Career Pivot Webinar

George Washington University — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:20:24 EST

As the federal workforce faces reductions due to the administration's downsizing efforts, the George Washington University College of Professional Studies (CPS) is stepping up to support affected... ...

New Model Quantifies Cyber Risks in Drone Delivery Networks

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 09:10:23 EST

Researchers develop a probabilistic framework using percolation theory to assess cascading cyber risks in drone swarms, enabling better insurance pricing and risk management for emerging drone delivery systems.

Don't Leave All Your Airport Security to TSA, Cybersecurity Expert Says

Virginia Tech — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:40:21 EST

Whether they're planning to snorkel a barrier reef or just walks on the beach, all travelers face risks -- starting when they connect to the internet via airport Wi-Fi. Fraudsters troll free airport Wi-Fi signals and even impersonate those networks to get access to sensitive information such as credit card numbers and banking passwords transmitted through passengers' laptops, tablets, and smartphones.

New Software Will Help Combat Deep Fake Image Threats to Personal Security

University of Portsmouth — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 07:50:41 EST

Realistic images created by artificial intelligence (AI), including those generated from a text description and those used in video, pose a genuine threat to personal security. From identity theft to misuse of a personal image, spotting what's real and what's fake is getting harder and harder.

The U.S. Department of Energy Announces Xander Newlun as the 2025 Conquer the Hill Command Competition Winner

Argonne National Laboratory — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 18:45:24 EST

Argonne National Laboratory announced Xander Newlun from the University of Texas at San Antonio won the 2025 Conquer the Hill(r) Command competition.

GW College of Professional Studies Announces Partnerships with ISC2 and ISACA to Enhance IT and Cybersecurity Education

George Washington University — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 17:20:11 EST

The George Washington University College of Professional Studies is proud to announce strategic partnerships with ISC2 and ISACA, two globally recognized nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing IT and cybersecurity expertise.

UWF's Dr. Eman El-Sheikh appointed by Global Council for Responsible Artificial Intelligence as Global Ambassador for the U.S.

University of West Florida — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:20:59 EST

The Global Council for Responsible Artificial Intelligence has selected Dr. Eman El-Sheikh, University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity associate vice president, as Global Ambassador for the U...

UA Little Rock Secures $4.65 Million Grant to Advance Cybersecurity Education

University of Arkansas at Little Rock — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 09:30:41 EST

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock continues to strengthen its position as a national leader in cybersecurity education with the award of a $4.65 million grant to expand cybersecurity learning opportunities nationwide.

University of Idaho Achieves Carnegie Classification as a Top U.S. Research Institution

University of Idaho — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 20:05:09 EST

University of Idaho is the first and only Idaho university to join the top research institutions in the United States after earning the designation in the 2025 Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Collaboration Between NJIT, Rutgers, Temple Adds Security to AI Education

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:20:38 EST

In modern software, the train of security vulnerabilities is headed full-steam at the artificial intelligence track, while experts from NJIT, Rutgers University and Temple University are developing new educational materials intended to prevent a collision.

SandiaAI Chat: New Tool for Creating Efficiencies

Sandia National Laboratories — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 10:00:25 EST

In May 2024, Sandia National Laboratories became the first facility within the nuclear security enterprise to provide its employees with access to this powerful new tool with SandiaAI Chat, enabling them to ask sensitive unclassified questions.

The first International Report on AI Safety, led by Yoshua Bengio, is launched

Universite de Montreal — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 10:25:37 EST

Chaired by the UdeM computer-science professor and scientific director of Mila, the report released today is intended as a guide for policymakers worldwide.

Expert Available: US and China Relations Under Trump

George Washington University — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 19:05:04 EST

The United States has been dialing in on it's security and regulation of China before President Trump retook office on January 20, 2025. ...

Los Alamos National Laboratory Partners with OpenAI to Advance National Security

Los Alamos National Laboratory — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 10:35:36 EST

Los Alamos National Laboratory partners with OpenAI to advance national security