A young Lino Perez spent months trying to crack the code. With his family unable to afford internet access at home, he tried to hack into his neighbor’s Wi-Fi. He got creative and went online – outside his house in Purdy, Missouri – for tips and strategies. “I used a combination of an iPod Touch on open Wi-Fi networks in my town, and computers of friends and family,” … [Read more...] about From potential teen hacker to IT pro
After undergoing 10 surgeries for a flesh-eating bacterium, AllmondJoy again fell ill. Her husband, who worked for Springfield-based Prime, Inc., suggested they take a fresh start and move away from Virginia. So AllmondJoy – the daughter of a reverend – turned to her religious roots. “I said, ‘Lord, You tell me. I don’t know anything about Springfield, … [Read more...] about Finding her new career at MSU
Dr. Richard Johnson, professor in the department of information technology and cybersecurity, shares some principles to follow to reduce cyberattacks. Watch out for phishing scams. Phishing is the fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by disguising oneself as a legitimate institution. Never click on anything in an email or text that looks suspicious. Doing so … [Read more...] about Protecting yourself online
He placed in a cybersecurity contest at the U.S. Information Technology Collegiate Conference. He has won Missouri State’s Outstanding Computer Information Systems Student award. He also holds certifications not typically held until you are a graduate student. He credits all of this to studying information technology at MSU. Here, he has found a love for knowledge … [Read more...] about A protector in the cyber world
The program at MSU ranks at the top of 2018 list. June 12, 2018 by University Communications Online MBA Today recognized Missouri State University’s online MBA with a graduate certificate in cybersecurity as number two in the country. The ranking guide states that MSU’s “high-quality cybersecurity program stands out with a rigorous curriculum and national … [Read more...] about Online MBA in cybersecurity gets high marks