October 2014 is National Cyber Security Awareness Month!
Special Podcast Series… October 2014 marks the 11th annual National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM). In recognition of this month long campaign, the National Cybersecurity Institute (NCI) will...
View ArticleNCSAM Book SALE! 50% off “Protecting Our Future: Educating a Cybersecurity...
We will be discounting the National Cybersecurity Institute Publication Protecting Our Future: Educating a Cybersecurity Work Force all October long in recognition of National Cyber Security Awareness...
View ArticleThe 2014 Mandiant MIRcon Conference Wrap-up
The Mandiant (a FireEye Company) MIRcon conference has came and went. The conference was held October 5 through October 8 in Washington D.C.’s Woodley Park District. The absolutely beautiful and on The...
View ArticleWhere’s Jane? WNG Panel on Cybersecurity for Small Businesses
The Washington Network Group (WNG) hosted a panel of experts to discuss cybersecurity for small businesses. Our Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Jane LeClair, sat on the panel with a host of other experts...
View ArticleChallenges and Opportunities: Creating Pathways for a Cyber Workforce Now...
This past Thursday October 16th the National Cybersecurity Institute and School of Business and Technology at Excelsior College hosted on open house for those interested in cyber security workforce...
View ArticleThe ITU Plenipotentiary Meeting in Busan, Korea and International Cyber Policy
The International Telecommunications Union (ITU), a specialized agency of the UN system, opened its quadrennial Plenipotentiary Conference this week in Busan, Korea. This is the highest forum for the...
View ArticleWhere’s Jane? 2104 NICE Conference, Ready to Work: Equipping our...
Yesterday and today Dr. LeClair is attending the 2014 National Initiative For Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Conference and Expo at the Sheraton Columbia Town Center Hotel in Columbia MD. The theme of...
View ArticleForging a Cyber Defense: National Cybersecurity Institute and Infragard Partner
The National Cybersecurity Institute at Excelsior College and the InfraGard National Members Alliance (INMA) have signed an educational agreement that will provide a pathway for InfraGard’s members to...
View ArticleCensoring Hollywood?
In his 1941 State of the Union speech, President Franklin D. Roosevelt outlined what he felt were the four basic freedoms that everyone in the world should have: The freedom from want, freedom of...
View ArticleWe’ve Come a Long Way…
I just read that Ralph Baer passed away this week. Some people won’t recognize his name so let me start at the beginning…. As we approach the holiday season many of us are hoping that Santa will leave...
View ArticleYou’re Invited to NCI for another Cyberwarfare Symposium Series Event
Join us Tuesday morning January 27 as we host industry experts for a discussion on security in cyberspace. This contemplative discussion will investigate how the cyber security field has changed over...
View ArticleCybersecurity in Our Digital Lives Set for February Release
NCI is proud to announce it will be releasing its second book Protecting Our Future: Cybersecurity in Our Digital Lives this coming February. In the world of technology, cybersecurity is, without a...
View ArticleNCI Appoints Two New Fellows
The National Cybersecurity Institute at Excelsior College today announced the appointment of two new Fellows, Mr. Melvin Greer and Mr. Kevin L. Jackson. Greer is managing director of the Greer...
View ArticleBringing You Up to Speed on the SONY Saga as it Continues to Unwind
The cyber breach at SONY a few weeks ago seems to have evolved into an ongoing mini-series for television. When they occurred, the breaches at big box retailers like Target, Home Depot and Neiman...
View ArticleCybersecurity Spring MOOC Registration Open
Join NCI for a free Online Course on Cyber Security Dates March 9 – May 12, 2015 Course Description This course provides an overview of the evolving field of cybersecurity, with an introduction to...
View ArticleCybersecurity in Our Digital Lives Available on Amazon!
Did you know your car can be hacked? Your medical device? Your employer’s HVAC system? Are you aware that bringing your own device to work may have security implications? Consumers of digital...
View ArticleA Call for Abstracts and Papers
A CALL FOR ABSTRACTS & PAPERS National Cybersecurity Institute Journal Special Issue—The Role of Community Colleges in Developing the Cybersecurity Workforce National Cybersecurity Institute...
View ArticleNational Cybersecurity Institute Symposium Series
National Cybersecurity Institute Symposium Series For the final in its symposium series, the National Cybersecurity Institute at Excelsior College (NCI) will host on May 13, 2015 a symposium on...
View ArticleNCI Hosts WNG Technology Roundtable
NCI Hosts WNG Technology Roundtable May 14, 2015 4:00 – 6:30 PM The National Cybersecurity Institute at Excelsior College is the Venue Partner for WNG’s Technology Roundtable, to be held at the...
View ArticleInvitation to Excelsior College’s Cyber Alumni and Students
Invitation to Excelsior College’s Cyber Alumni and Students Join us on June 10, 2015 for this year’s “Cyber Network” event at the National Cybersecurity Institute offices in Washington, DC. Excelsior...
View ArticleNCI Partners with LifeJourney to Offer Students the Chance to “Test-Drive”...
September 2014 (Albany, New York) – The National Cybersecurity Institute (NCI) at Excelsior College today announced an educational agreement with LifeJourney™, an online career simulation experience....
View ArticleDr. Jane LeClair on CBS New York
Dr. Jane LeClair on CBS New York Millions Of Federal Employees May Be At Risk Of ID Theft After Massive Hack Of Gov Computers Dr. Jane LeClair, COO, National Cybersecurity Institute, discusses last...
View ArticleNCI hosts first Cyber Network Alumni Event
NCI hosts its first “Cyber Network” Alumni Event On June 10, 2015, The National Cybersecurity Institute (NCI) at Excelsior College hosted the first “Cyber Network” alumni & student event. NCI’s...
View Article2015 National Sheriffs’ Association Annual Conference and Exhibition
Dr. Jane LeClair and Dr. Michael Verro are attending the 2015 National Sheriffs’ Association Annual Conference and Exhibition in Baltimore, Maryland.
View ArticleNational Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM): Are You Prepared?
On the occasion of the National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October, the National Cybersecurity Institute (NCI) organized the NCSAM —Are You Prepared?, A Conversation On Cyber Law & Cyber...
View ArticleVirtual Cyber Network Event: Alumni, Students, and Fellows
On November 6, 2015, the National Cybersecurity Institute (NCI) hosted its first virtual Cyber Network event for Excelsior’s College technology and cybersecurity students and alumni. The event provided...
View ArticleNCI Symposium: The Internet of Things (IoT)
On February 10, 2016, the National Cybersecurity Institute (NCI) held the Internet of Things Symposium. The event discussed the positive and negative effects the Internet of Things (IoT) will have on...
View ArticleVirtual Cyber Network Event: Alumni, Students, and Fellows (February 2016)
On February 25, 2016, the National Cybersecurity Institute (NCI) hosted its second Virtual Cyber Network Event for Excelsior’s College technology and cybersecurity students and alumni. The event...
View ArticleNCI joins NSA Day of Cyber on January 28, 2016
Excelsior College and the National Cybersecurity Institute at Excelsior College (NCI) have partnered with the NSA Day of Cyber program to increase awareness of cybersecurity issues and to encourage...
View ArticleAdministrative Assistants Day: Lunch & Learn with NCI
Celebrate Administrative Assistants Day: Join us for a Cybersecurity Awareness Lunch & Learn! The National Cybersecurity Institute (NCI) will be hosting a FREE Lunch & Learn for Administrative...
View ArticleLeadership Speaker Series: Combating Cyber Crime and Protecting National...
Join us in DC! Leadership Speaker Series Presented by Excelsior College: Combating Cyber Crime and Protecting National Security May 26, 2016 Mark Sullivan Join us for a conversation with...
View ArticleJournal of Business and Technology – CALL FOR MANUSCRIPTS
Excelsior College’s School of Business and Technology issues this Call for Manuscripts for its journal, The Journal of Business and Technology (JBT). JBT is a peer-reviewed, open-access e-journal...
View ArticleVirtual Cyber Network Event Alumni, Students, and Fellows
On May 19, 2016 the Dr. Jane LeClair, the NCI Founder, hosted its third virtual Cyber Network event for Excelsior Colleges technology and cybersecurity students and alumni. The event provided a unique...
View ArticleSymposium on Africa’s ICT Broadband Infrastructure Draws Interest
The National Cybersecurity Institute partnered with the Science and Technology Policy Center for Development (STPCD) to offer a symposium on “Cyber Threats on Africa’s ICT Broadband Infrastructure...
View ArticleNew Pathway Scholarship Program in Cybersecurity at Excelsior College
One of the many valuable supports provided by Excelsior College is their numerous scholarship offerings. Submitting applications for every scholarship available is a wise strategy for any student...
View ArticleCybersecurity Small Book Series Published
National Cybersecurity Institute is excited to announce the publication of new Cybersecurity Small book series. These three books cover different aspects of the field of cyber security. SMALL BUSINESS...
View ArticleNCI Cyber Month
Celebrating National Cybersecurity Month 2016 The National Cybersecurity Institute at Excelsior College is pleased to announce its 2016 Cybersecurity Month activities. The purpose of this speaker’s...
View ArticleBusiness and Technology
Excelsior College’s School of Business and Technology Speaker Series Presentation Critical Cybersecurity Awareness Faculty Program Director: Dr. Andrew Hurd Cybersecurity is a growing field. If we had...
View ArticleNCI in the news!
On January 30, 2017 Dr. Amelia Estwick, Program Manager for the National Cybersecurity Institute at Excelsior College, was interviewed on Washington, DC’s WJLA/News Talk program to discuss...
View ArticleExcelsior College’s School of Business and Technology Speaker Series...
Excelsior College’s School of Business and Technology Speaker Series Presentation Critical Cybersecurity Awareness Faculty Program Director: Dr. Andrew Hurd Cybersecurity is a growing field. If we...
View ArticleCareers in Cybersecurity
Careers in Cybersecurity Wednesday, March 8, 2017 | 7 – 8pm EST Register Today – https://cybercareers.eventbrite.com/?aff=NCI According to Michael Brown, CEO at Symantec, the demand for the...
View ArticleSmart Card Alliance Becomes Secure Technology Alliance, Expands Mission to...
PRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J., March 08, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Smart Card Alliance, known for propelling the adoption of smart card technology as the global standard for payment, identity, access and...
View ArticleFTI Consulting Study Reveals Seven Recommendations to Address Data Security...
Fortune 1000 Corporations Share Insights for Information Governance Programs WASHINGTON, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE:FCN) today announced findings from its Technology segment’s...
View Article‘Threat Hunting’ Emerges as 2017 Cybersecurity Excellence Award Category
Sqrrl named “Winner” of first Cybersecurity Award for ‘Threat Hunting’ Cambridge, Massachusetts, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sqrrl’s Threat Hunting Platform has been selected as the winner of a 2017...
View ArticleNozomi Networks Delivers First End-to-End Platform for Improved ICS...
Latest release of SCADAguardian integrates modules for Asset Management and Vulnerability Assessment, creating a comprehensive solution for critical infrastructure MENLO PARK, Calif., March 20, 2017...
View ArticleNo More IPs!?
No More IPs!? The growth of corporate data centers has fueled the demand for new Internet Protocol addresses. It may seem difficult to believe, but nearly all of the 4.3 billion addresses that were...
View ArticleNCI Interviewed on CBN News
Dr. Amelia Estwick, program manager for NCI was interviewed on the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) News to discuss personal information being hosted on various online search engines and ways to...
View ArticleNCI is guest speaker at the Booz | Allen | Hamilton STEM Girls 4 Social Good...
Dr. Amelia Estwick, Program Manager, was a guest speaker at Booz | Allen | Hamilton’s STEM Girls 4 Social Good (#SG4SG) week that was held in Washington, DC during July. The audience comprised of 50...
View ArticleFree Webinar: Cybersecurity Awareness (Roanoke Chapter of AGA)
Dr. Amelia Estwick, Program Manager at the National Cybersecurity Institute at Excelsior College conducted a Cybersecurity Awareness webinar for the Roanoke Chapter of AGA (Association of Government...
View ArticleMarch 8 International Women’s Day
Excelsior College School of Business and Technology Announces its Speaker Series Presentation Did you know that: According to Catalyst’s research, few women are earning degrees in STEM, except in life...
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