Cyber Security

8 UAT Cyber Degree Students Competing at the 2019 Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition

October 11, 2019 | by Stace Dixon

University of Advancing Technology is excited to announce that eight of our students earning cyber security degrees will be competing in the 2019 Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition (CPTC) Regionals event October 11-13th. Although UAT's on-ground campus is physically located in Tempe, Arizona, our cyber security students have been invited to compete with the Northeastern Regional group hosted at Penn State University.

UAT Provost Dave Bolman addresses new concerns over FaceApp which makes you look old

July 18, 2019 | by Max Gorden

TEMPE, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) - Using the phone application “FaceApp” has blown up on social media over the past week. But experts are warning that the fun of instantly aging a person’s photo can come with a catch.

What are DEFCON Groups (DCG or DC-Groups)?

July 2, 2019 | by Lisa Ramirez

How UAT Supports the Executive Order on America's Cybersecurity Workforce

May 13, 2019 | by Technology Writer

On May 2nd, President Trump signed the Executive Order on America’s Cybersecurity Workforce, recognizing the country’s information security professionals as a “strategic asset that protects the American people, the homeland, and the American way of life” and recognizing the need to enhance the mobility and professional development of the cyber workforce across the United States.

UAT Cybersecurity Team Holds Top Spot Over Stanford - Advances to Regional Finals

February 19, 2019 | by Dr. Natasha Vida-More

Commentary: Dr. Natasha Vita-More

Professor, Undergraduate and Graduate Programs

University of Advancing Technology

On Saturday, February 15, UAT’s Cybersecurity team participated in the Western Regional Cyber Defense Competition. UAT’s team was made up of 8 students, all taking on different roles as team members.

To set up for the competition, I arrived at 9:00am and ran a check of the team members and their titles by checking off the list provided to me by Dr. Brandon R. Brown, the Director of WRCCDC. To be on the safe side, and just in case we came in with a high-ranking, I checked off each student’s name and requested to view each team member’s ID. Below is my check off list:

Reducing Risk, Improving Compliance & Lifting Weights

December 5, 2018 | by Shayla Simpson

Cybersecurity may seem like an intimidating and overwhelming concept for people who do not know much about technology and information security, but others live for the challenge of deciphering the unknown and protecting the vulnerable. And that challenge excites and motivates UAT alumna and risk and compliance manager Terra Cooke.

My Path to Security – How Gerben Kleijn Got into Security

October 12, 2018 | by Ashley Murry

Meet Gerben Kleijn, Security Consultant and Penetration Tester at Bishop Fox.

UAT Hosted 2nd Annual Cyber Security Open House

October 12, 2018 | by Cyber Security Expert

UAT held the 2nd Annual Cyber Security Open House on Thursday, Oct. 12, in conjunction with the national cause, Cyber Security Awareness Month.

UAT Promotes Cyber Security Awareness Month with Tips & Anecdotes

October 10, 2018 | by Cyber Security Expert

UAT has led the way in cyber security since the late 90s, writing the rule books for cyber security education in Arizona.

Arizona Cyber Security Sector Needs More People Faster

August 15, 2018 | by Tishin Donkersley

Not many people can say that their cyber security career began by breaking into their college’s computer system. But that's exactly what happened to Sean Moshir, co-founder, CEO and chairman of CellTrust and pioneer of the multi-billion-dollar patch management industry. After a two-week suspension, the college allowed Moshir to continue and graduate, on the condition that he tell them how hacked their system.