Data privacy research from Cybersecurity program published in academic journal

Data privacy research from Cybersecurity program published in renowned academic journal

  In the ever-evolving digital age, safeguarding privacy amidst data and online threats has never been more crucial. The COVID-19 pandemic spurred rapid technological strides to meet the escalating need for real-time insights as the virus spread, which included alternative tracking methods seamlessly integrated into mobile apps to provide up-to-the-minute case counts and other pertinent […]

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Cybersecurity student’s data privacy research earns acclaim

Data privacy research from Cybersecurity student earns acclaim

  In a digital landscape increasingly fraught with cyber threats, the cybersecurity field has surged to the forefront of computer sciences — attracting a wave of professionals ready to confront its ever-shifting challenges. Aspiring cybersecurity scholars are getting involved by crafting methodologies, conducting important research, attending conferences and unveiling insightful work to pave the way […]

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Marymount professor highlights advantages of artificial intelligence

Marymount professor highlights impactful advantages of artificial intelligence

  In this episode of “Faculty in Focus,” we interview Dr. Alvaro Cintas-Canto, Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the College of BILT, to discuss his diverse passions within the realm of AI, the benefits of ChatGPT and his efforts to help others integrate themselves into the high-tech world. Why Marymount? I chose […]

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MU receives $1.5 million NSA grant to build cybersecurity clinic

MU receives $1.5 million NSA grant to build cybersecurity clinic

  The National Security Agency (NSA) has selected Marymount University to build and operate a cybersecurity clinic through a $1.5 million grant, covering a two-year timeframe that begins in July 2023. The initiative aims to increase the cybersecurity capabilities of small businesses and nonprofits in the DMV region by helping them prevent, detect and respond […]

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Future U. podcast visits MU to learn about higher education’s future

Future U. podcast visits MU to learn about higher education's future

  Stopping at Marymount University’s campus in early May during its national campus tour, top-rated The Future U. Podcast recorded an extensive episode in the Ballston Center auditorium featuring administrators, faculty and students from Marymount. President Irma Becerra, Provost Hesham El-Rewini, School of Technology and Innovation Director Diane Murphy and incoming SGA President Nicholas Mariel […]

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What you need to know to enter, advance in the cybersecurity field

What you need to know to enter, advance in the cybersecurity field

  The demand for cybersecurity jobs continues to rise. Information security analyst is one of the top 20 fastest growing professions, according to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, expected to grow 35 percent by 2031 with a 2021 median pay of $102,600. Whether you want to launch yourself into this cutting-edge field or advance further […]

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MU graduate programs achieve national rankings for first time

Graduate programs at MU achieve national rankings for first time

  Three of Marymount University’s graduate programs were nationally ranked this week with the unveiling of the U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 Best Online Programs list. The University’s online Master’s in Business, Master’s in Education and Master’s in Nursing programs all debuted on the list, a first for the institution. This news follows Marymount’s […]

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Made for each other — the extra benefits of a dual master’s degree

Made for each other — the extra benefits of a dual master’s degree

  If you are at a crossroads as you try to choose between two graduate programs, why not consider a dual master’s degree? Universities that offer them curate and structure courses to make the most of your time and return on investment. You’d gain the knowledge and skills that will best position you in the […]

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Alumnus completes study on predicting mass shootings from social media

Alumnus completes study on predicting mass shootings from social media

  In the wake of yet another high-profile mass shooting in the U.S., this one taking the lives of 21 people at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, a recent doctorate recipient from Marymount University has completed his research on how social media postings can predict mass shootings before they occur. Nnaemeka Ekwunife, who received […]

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MU professor, alumnus team up to present at cyberwarfare conference

Marymount IT professor and Cybersecurity alumnus team up to present at international cyberwarfare conference

  Last month, an acclaimed Marymount University professor and a recent alumnus partnered together to bring their extensive knowledge of cyberwarfare tactics into the global spotlight. Dr. Donna Schaeffer, Professor of Information Technology in Marymount’s School of Technology and Innovation, and Dr. Steve Defibaugh, a 2021 graduate of the University’s Cybersecurity doctorate program, participated in […]

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