Kids today are surrounded by cyber. It impacts every aspect of their lives, from the homework they do on the computer to the video games they play on their phones. Ensuring young people have the knowledge they need to stay safe in a dangerous cyber world often falls on K-12 educators. That's where our guest, Laurie Salvail, executive director of the nonprofit CYBER.org, comes in, “empowering educators to teach cyber.” Teaching cybersecurity may seem daunting, but it is needed to help raise the next generation of cyber warriors. Useful Links: CYBER.org CYBER.org Curricula CYBER.org on LinkedIn ..read more

After 35 years in the cybersecurity field, Dr. Bhavani has seen a lot of changes. What was once a male-dominated profession has slowly seen the talents of women and minorities come more to the forefront. In part 2 of our discussion with Dr. Bhavani, we talk about her hopes for a future of cybersecurity, strengthened by a greater focus on diversity and inclusion.  Useful Links:  About Dr. Bhavani ..read more

In Part 1 of this two-part series, we meet Dr. Bhavani, an acclaimed professor with over 30 years of experience in the computer science/cybersecurity industry. In this episode, Dr. Bhavani discusses how the cybersecurity field has evolved since the early days of computers and the internet and the exciting possibilities for young professionals looking to make their careers in this evolving industry.  Useful Links: About Dr. Bhavani Dr. Bhavani's Favorite CISSP Exam Guide ..read more

Logan Strum, a distinguished fellow at Oak Ridge National Laboratory goes to work daily doing what he loves. In part 1 of our two part series with Logan, hear about how he turned this passion for computers and engineering into a career discovering new technology and what he recommends for others looking to break into the cyber field. Useful Links:  Oak Ridge National Lab Website About Logan ORNL Q&A with Logan ..read more

In Part 2 of our series with ORNL Fellow Logan Strum, we dive deeper into Logan's multidisciplinary passions and how he bridges the gaps between mechanical engineering, cybersecurity and 3D printing to help advance innovation in the cyber industry.  Useful Links: Oak Ridge National Laboratory Website About Logan ORNL Q&A with Logan   ..read more

The relationship between IT and cybersecurity is more complicated than one may think. On this episode, we sit down with SNC systems security manager, Ian Perry, a recent U.S. Space Force retiree, to discuss how computer engineering, automation, machine learning and artificial intelligence are driving innovation while the cyber threats to these systems continue to grow.  ..read more

We are constantly trying to find the best process to protect ourselves, our businesses and our communities from the growing cyber threat. With cyber security-related technology changing day to day, the need to understand the risks and how to safeguard our most important systems and data has never been more important. On this episode, we sit down with Andrew Bochman from the Idaho National Laboratory and an author of Countering Cyber Sabotage: Introducing Consequence-Driven, Cyber-Informed Engineering (CCE) to learn the latest on this critical subject.  Useful Links: Amazon: Countering Cyb ..read more

Our nation's critical infrastructure - from electrical grids to water treatment plants to oil pipelines - is at constant risk of cyberattacks. With many of these systems run by older, out-of-date networks, the need for innovative cybersecurity solutions has never been more essential to keep the lights on, the water flowing and our communities running. On this episode, we talk to National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) cybersecurity research engineer Zoe Dormuth to learn more about how we combine the old with the new to safeguard our critical networks and infrastructure. Useful Links:  ..read more

After months of prep, we are excited to share Season 2 of You Got Hacked with you! Before we dive into this season of educators, researchers, experts and more, we thought it would be fun to go behind-the-scenes episode so you can get to know our host, Ariel Stenger, and the people who work behind the mic.  ..read more

For years, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (ML/AI) seemed something straight out of science fiction. Today, however, ML/AI is at the heart of innovative, cutting-edge technologies like self-driving cars, predictive text, smart home tools and more. On this episode of “You Got Hacked,” SNC software engineers Graham and Reid discuss this constantly evolving technology and what it means for the future of cybersecurity ..read more