Competing among 16 top-ranked engineering programs in the country, FIU finished in 5th place in the Mitre eCTF (Embedded Capture the Flag) competition. Mitre is a not-for-profit organization that works in the public interest across federal, state and local...
In this day and age, there’s a feeling that hackers lurk around every corner waiting to take advantage of innocent people — through the internet, your credit card, even your smart home devices. A team of FIU researchers are studying how to prevent individuals...
In a data-driven world, security professionals have become essential defenders dedicated to protecting sensitive data, intellectual assets and networks from theft and cyber threats. With top research firms asserting that by 2021, global cybercrime damages will exceed...
Florida International University has received approximately $2 million from the U.S. Department of Labor to launch the Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program (Cyber-CAP). The program is aimed at giving learners the necessary technical skills, on-the-job training and...
Today’s digital world is continuously evolving, with new applications, programs and smart devices that allow people to make payments or purchases with the touch of a button. Inevitably, this growth leads to an exponential increase in cyberattacks, computer-based...
Starting in the fall of 2020, FIU is offering a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity that will prepare graduates for careers in a high-demand field. Geared to train students for jobs in areas such as data security, systems security management and network threat...
