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 […]
Bomb Hoaxes, Calls More Prevalent Thanks To Technology
A Tennessee Tech expert said bomb threats and swatting incidents like those faced by the Putnam County Schools over the last several days are easier than ever through anonymous internet services Cybersecurity Education, Research and Outreach Center Assistant Director Regis Billings said these callers often use Voice over IP systems or computerized telephone networks to […]
UC Expert: Parents Must Be Involved In Child’s Life Online
Increased numbers of children are vulnerable to predatory behavior online, especially through multi-player internet games such as Roblox. Regis Billings is the associate director for Cyber Operations at Tennessee Tech. Billings said being involved in your child’s life online is the first crucial step in providing protection. “Sometimes, that’s difficult as a parent, because we […]
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 Students’ AI Based YourTour App To Launch In August
A team of Tennessee Tech computer science students are working on an AI-based navigation app to help visitors explore the region. Recent Tech Graduate Wes Talley said YourTour is designed to help travelers discover unknown attractions on the way to a final destination. Talley said users can list their interests while signing up for the […]
Tech Cybersecurity Team Competes For National Title
The Tennessee Tech Cybersecurity Team will compete for its first national championship this weekend. The competition is a defensive competition, meaning teams must protect a simulated network against attackers. Since the team’s win in the regional competition, Staff Member Jeremy Potts said the team has been working to simulate the environment of the national championship. […]
Tech Professor: Updates Heart Of Friday IT Issue
A Tennessee Tech professor said he hopes more awareness of update testing comes from Friday’s worldwide computer failures. IT outages happening as many Windows computers started failing to reboot properly Friday morning due to an issue with a software update. Tennessee Tech Cybersecurity Center Associate Director for Workforce Development Eric Brown said the IT outages […]
Tech Working With Tennessee Valley Corridor On Future
Tennessee Tech working alongside the Tennessee Valley Corridor (TVC) to build on the technology expertise between Oak Ridge and Huntsville, Alabama. Tennessee Tech Chief Government Affairs Officer Terry Saltsman said the TVC is an organization that collaborates with many different companies, universities, and laboratories to benefit the region. Saltsman said the school’s work with the […]
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 […]
City Of Cookeville Adopts New Official Cybersecurity Policy
Cookeville City Council has adopted a new policy for cybersecurity practices. IT Supervisor Steve Corder said this will serve as the city’s first-ever cybersecurity policy. He said it primarily came about as a result of new legislation requiring all public utilities to prepare and implement a cybersecurity plan. “There was an opportunity here to take […]
