You may be surprised, but drones are playing a pivotal role in enhancing network security in several innovative ways. As technology evolves, the integration of drones into cybersecurity strategies has opened new avenues for protecting digital infrastructure.
Kali Linux, formerly Backtrack Linux, is a Debian-based and open-source operating system distribution with the intention of making penetration test and auditing tools available to the average user. Kali Linux can be installed or otherwise booted up with hundreds of tools preinstalled to make tasks such as forensics and reverse engineering much more accessible to less technical users.
Running your own email service provider sounds like a daunting task but it can be made easier by using an array of tools that have been combined into a self-hosted service called "Mail in a box" (MIAB). MIAB turns a fresh cloud computer into a functional mail server, and you do not need to be a technology expert when setting it up.
A password manager is a tool that is designed to manage many passwords in a secure and easy to access manner. Using a single password for all your accounts increases the likelihood that you will be breached over many accounts by a large percentage. It is important that you use a strong password that is not easily guessed on each account, and this is best facilitated not by trying to remember your passwords but instead by deploying the technology necessary to make this a trivial exercise.
After more than 10 years, University of Advancing Technology (UAT) retired its Cyber Warfare Range and in August 2021, added its own Security Operations Center (SOC), where students can work alongside mentors to learn how to manage SOCs for virtually any organization. Security Operations Centers are important for any organization looking to decrease cyber threats and attacks. It is a central hub in charge of predicting, assessing, and taking action against cyber threats, as well as working to prevent them altogether. This center is available to all students, but it is most pertinent to Network Security, Cyber Security, Network Engineering and Technology Forensics majors.
Technology is the life force of University of Advancing Technology (UAT). Fostering technology discussions and exploring the edge of innovation are what UAT does best. In spirit of advancing technology, UAT constantly invites guest speakers to visit campus to impart wisdom, facilitate discussion and provide networking opportunities and community connections with students.
On Monday, October 3, 2022, students, staff and faculty welcomed Director of the Arizona Department of Homeland Security, Tim Roemer, to University of Advancing Technology (UAT). Director Roemer was as energetic as he was insightful during his campus visit. Starting off the day, cyber students were invited to an intimate lunch where they could ask Director Roemer questions, gain insight from his experience and hear some funny stories that reminded everyone it's okay to not know everything about every thing.
Threats to network security only grow as technology advances. While network security professionals are staying up to date on the latest cyber threats, cybercriminals are working on new ways to stump professionals. This means that the need for network security professionals is expanding daily. Not only are network security professionals needed to create the most secure network possible, but they must also be prepared to counterattack any unauthorized users.
University of Advancing Technology (UAT) offers one of the longest-running Cyber Security degrees in the Southwest with a complete continuum of undergraduate and graduate degrees. A degree from the University trains students to be some of the best in the field of cyber security, while giving them the freedom to explore other technology disciplines. Professor Aaron Jones explains how mentorship plays a part in this.
