Tennessee Tech Expert Warns Of Water Cyber Warfare
Tennessee Tech Cybersecurity experts said cyber warfare targeting critical water infrastructure has moved from science fiction to a present reality. Matthew Billings said this week’s attacks on some 30 water plants in Minnesota resulted in administrative systems being locked and service being shut off to customers. Billings said these incidents represent a form of asymmetric […]
Tech Earns National Designation For Cybersecurity Research
Tennessee Tech University has earned a designation from the National Security Agency for the university’s efforts in cybersecurity research and innovation. The designation, the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Research. It represents exceptional capability in conducting cutting-edge cybersecurity research aligned with national priorities. Tennessee Tech’s Dr. Muhammad Ismail said last year alone, Tennessee […]
Tech’s Brown: Ransomware Attacks Difficult To Navigate
As Cookeville Regional Medical Center works through a ransomware attack, a Tech cybersecurity expert said recovery from such events can be challenging. Eric Brown of Tech’s Cybersecurity Education, Outreach and Research Center said the malware can be used to steal and restrict access to data. Attackers hold it in exchange for a large financial reward. […]
Tech’s New Center Dedicated To AI Study Across Industries
Tennessee Tech has a new center dedicated to coordinating the study of artificial intelligence throughout the university and in the community. The Machine Intelligence and Data Science (MInDS) Center aims to work with people and departments all across the university. Co-Director Dr. Bill Eberle said everyone on campus is being affected by AI regardless of […]
Tennessee Tech’s CEROC Names Interim Director
Doug Talbert has been named the interim director for Tennessee Tech’s Cybersecurity Education, Research and Outreach Center. Talbert takes over the role from Ambareen Siraj, who was taken a job with the National Science Foundation. Talbert joined the Department of Computer Science in 2002. Talbert emphasized that while CEROC’s leadership has changed, its goals remain […]
