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
Missouri State University’s online MBA Cybersecurity program was ranked second in the nation by Online MBA Today. More than 350 online MBA programs in cybersecurity were ranked using five factors: estimated tuition cost, accreditation, early career salary, prestige and overall graduation rates. Protecting personal data Cybersecurity professionals work to keep information … [Read more...] about Online cybersecurity program ranked second in nation
In a world that is constantly connected to the Internet, an increasingly large number of cyberattacks happen daily. These hacks can cause great damage, from personal identity theft to shutting down a nation’s internet for an extended period of time. As this is a relatively new area, there is a nationwide shortage of cybersecurity professionals. To meet that need, the … [Read more...] about New Master’s Program in Cybersecurity