Fri, March 29, 2024

Cyber

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Next generation of cybersecurity professionals in training at camp

With recent reports of cyber attacks in the CSRA and around the country, it’s good to know the CyberPatriot summer camp program is training future leaders in the cybersecurity field. About 50 students, ages 10 to 16 from area schools are learning the importance of cyber safety and the basics of cybersecurity this week. The Fort Gordon Cyber District – Alliance for Cyber Education (ACE) team is hosting an Air Force Association (AFA) CyberPatriot Summer Camp at the Aiken Technical College campus. Instructors from NSA Georgia, Army Cyber Command, and

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Cyber attack hits millions including the CSRA

A sprawling cyber attack late last week compromised data for millions of people including state and federal agencies. On the list of those hacked was the Department of Energy. The Savannah River National Laboratory is under the DoE umbrella. The University of Georgia was also impacted by the breach. How many of you have kids that attend UGA or donate to the University? What does this mean for us and what is the potential impact? How does Fort Gordon’s Cyber Security Center fit into the mix? ABD turned to our

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Developing cyber skills gets a jump start

Students from Georgia and South Carolina are spending this week learning from the experts about all things cyber. One of three scheduled CyberPatriot Camp 2023 sessions kicked off Monday at the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center in Augusta and Aiken Technical College. The middle and high school students come from the seven-county Augusta Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). Dr. Tom Clark of the Alliance for Fort Gordon, which is one of the coordinators, says students apply to participate in the camp. They receive about 100 applications and choose students to

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AU President gives annual State of the University address

Augusta University President, Dr. Brooks Keel reviewed the past year and outlined the university’s future during his annual State of the University address. Keel said the past year has marked the development of a number of partnerships that will result in more opportunities for students to advance their education and be trained to join the workforce. One partnership is with Augusta Technical College. Keel credited Augusta Tech President, Dr. Jermaine Whirl with helping create the program called Augusta Advantage. “So, those students who go there and get an associate’s degree

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University to address supply chain cyberattacks

Supply chain leaders predict that food, gas, and computer chips are most at risk of impact in 2023. Who does that impact? Every business and consumer, in other words, all of us. USC Aiken will host a virtual panel discussion to discuss those concerns led by Dr. Hala Strohmier Berry, Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Director of the university’s Center for Cyber Initiatives and Awareness. “Supply chain cyberattacks have been a concern for cybersecurity experts for many years, mainly due to the chain reaction triggered by one attack on a single

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Cybersecurity expert discusses ways to prevent data breaches

In 2016, Uber experienced a major data breach, when hackers accessed sensitive information on millions of the company’s customers and drivers. But regardless of size, every business is vulnerable to these attacks, according to Patrick Reynolds. Reynolds, President, and CEO of Cross Link Consulting, a local IT and cybersecurity services firm, spoke to a large group of local business leaders at ABD’s Business Recharge event yesterday at the Kroc Center. He said no amount of money or knowledge can protect a company’s data. “Budget size doesn’t equal breach avoidance,” Reynolds

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IT experts discuss how cybercrime affects small businesses

You may remember the Target data breach in 2013 when cybercriminals accessed the credit card information of millions of its shoppers. Many small business owners think these crimes only affect large corporations, but they could just as easily affect local mom-and-pop shops, according to Chris Hurley. Hurley, Vice President of IntelliSystems, a local IT company, was one of three speakers at this month’s Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce Third Thursday Business Builder on Sept. 15. He and IntelliSystems President and CEO, Kevin Wade and Risk Advisor, Steve Munn with MAI

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Local IT company to give away new phone system in the contest

If you’re tired of your office’s ‘90’s phone system dropping calls, a local IT company wants to help. IntelliSystems President and CEO, Kevin Wade has announced a contest, which will run from Friday, Sept. 16 to Friday, Oct. 28. To be eligible, a business must have at least 10 full-time employees. The winning business will receive an Elevate VoIP office phone system. “One entry will be chosen as the winner by a select panel of judges in early November,” Wade said. “We promise the contest will be a lot of

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Local IT firm to host an open house at new Augusta location this afternoon

This afternoon, a local IT company that serves business clients throughout the CSRA will celebrate the opening of its new state-of-the-art facility in Augusta. Premier Networx and the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house at 116 Cooper Drive off River Watch Parkway from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Attendees will have the chance to tour the building and meet Auggie, the Augusta GreenJackets mascot. The business will also serve light hors d’oeuvres, beer, and wine. “We’re excited for our clients, partners, friends, and

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Paine College will benefit from the grant for cyber education

Paine College in Augusta is one of several Georgia Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that will have more funds available to train students in cyber, thanks to a recently passed Senate bill. The bipartisan bill, the Cybersecurity Opportunity Act, was sponsored by Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff. The act establishes the Dr. David Satcher Cybersecurity Education Grant Program, to expand cybersecurity training programs at HBCUs, tribal institutions, minority-serving institutions, and other colleges and universities that serve a high proportion of Pell Grant recipients in Georgia and nationwide. Satcher was a

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