News Category: General
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CCIS Student Receives Scholarship, Believes in the Importance of Female Leadership in Computing
- October 27, 2016
By Mackenzie Nichols In the computer science field and especially in cybersecurity, women are among the minority. By awarding a $10,000 scholarship and paid internship to two women at government […] -
General NPR
Prof. Kirda on Internet attack sheds light on vulnerabilities in ‘Internet of Things’
- October 25, 2016
If you had trouble getting to Twitter, Netflix or The New York Times last Friday, you weren't alone. Hackers blocked access to those websites and others last week by overloading a New Hampshire company, Dyn, that directs internet traffic. The traffic came from hacked devices from peoples' homes, otherwise known as the Internet of Things. -
Current Students
Husky Hacks2.0 by the Numbers
- October 24, 2016
110 Students/27 Hours West Village H was the hub for innovation and collaboration during the weekend of October 1-2 as over 110 NU undergraduate students participated in the Fall Hackathon. […] -
News at Northeastern
Take 5: Tips for breaking into the cybersecurity industry
- October 19, 2016
As the scope of cybersecurity continues to evolve, so, too, do the demands facing those entering the field. -
News at Northeastern
3Qs: Could cyberattacks threaten to steal the 2016 election?
- October 18, 2016
William Robertson, associate professor in the College of Computer and Information Science and an expert in systems, web, and mobile security, weighs in on the state of domestic cybersecurity and how it relates to the 2016 election. -
Media Coverage Roundup: Dean Carla Brodley leads efforts to increase diversity in the tech industry
- October 18, 2016
CCIS Dean Carla Brodley’s initiatives to increase diversity in computer science education and the technology workforce have been covered in the press – articles can be found below. 1/25/17 CCIS […] -
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