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UAT hosted FBI Agents to discuss Cyber Security careers and pathways.

In September, the University of Advancing Technology (UAT)  welcomed a special guest from the Federal Bureau of Investigation to campus. Joseph Hooper, Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Cyber Security Division in Phoenix, visited to share lessons learned from a recently adjudicated case and to highlight practical tips for staying safe online.

The timing of his visit was especially fitting, as October marks Cyber Security Awareness Month, a nationwide initiative to promote safe digital practices. Hooper emphasized that while threats evolve, good habits make all the difference. His key advice included:

• Take a two-factor approach to everything. Strengthen your defenses with multi-factor authentication whenever possible.

• Be wary of phishing. A suspicious email, text, or link could be an attempt to steal your information.

• Recognize social engineering. Attackers often exploit human behavior, not just software weaknesses.

• Validate identities in business. Especially in HR, in-person validation and regular audits are essential to ensure employees are who they say they are.

UAT was honored to host the FBI for this important discussion. By connecting students, faculty, and the community with experts on the front lines of cyber defense, we continue to prepare future innovators to lead the way in protecting digital spaces.

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