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Cybersecurity Seminar at WUST Features CTF Champion Idris Cornwell

Washington University of Science and Technology (WUST) hosted an engaging Cybersecurity Seminar featuring prominent cyber threat engineer and 2020 Capture the Flag (CTF) champion, Mr. Idris Cornwell, on Saturday, October 26, 2024.

During the seminar, Mr. Cornwell shared valuable insights from his extensive experience in cybersecurity with a large audience comprising students, faculty, and staff. Key topics he covered included Cyber Psychology, Ethical Hacking, Deepfakes, Audio Jacking, and Cyber Threat Intelligence.

The seminar concluded with an interactive Q&A session, where Mr. Cornwell addressed questions from both faculty members and students. Following the event, he met with members of the WUST Cybersecurity Club and visited the university’s state-of-the-art Security Operations Center (SOC) Lab.

Happy Diwali from WUST! Thank you to everyone who came to campus last week to celebrate with us!

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and WUST's Cybersecurity Department has some exciting events planned. They will host a guest speaker on October 26 and a Meetup on October 31 (swipe for more details!). The SOC Lab will be hosting a grand opening on November 16. Be on the lookout for more information on the event, which will be released at a later date!

🔐 Do you know? The employment of information security analysts is projected to grow by an impressive 33% from 2023 to 2033, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics! 🚀 This is your chance to enter a fast-growing, high-demand field!

Source: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/information-security-analysts.htm

At Washington University of Science and Technology, our Master of Science in Cybersecurity program equips you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in this booming industry. 🎓 Gain advanced expertise and become part of the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.

🌐 Enroll today: https://www.wust.edu/mscs-programs

During Week 6 (November 11 - November 16), WUST will be hosting a spirit week! We can't wait to see the outfits our students and staff will come up with!

On Indigenous Peoples' Day, we celebrate the resilience and vibrant cultures of Indigenous communities. Let's take this opportunity to listen, learn, and uplift Indigenous voices!

On Saturday, October 5, WUST proudly served as a Diamond Sponsor for SAAREP's Cultural Day! It was a fantastic chance to immerse ourselves in the South Asian cultures and connect with so many attendees. We can’t wait to see you on campus soon!

Flipping into a new season! Catch WUST in this year's Commanders Yearbook!
You can find us on page 72, and whoever shares this post and tags us will be entered into a raffle to win some WUST gear!
https://publogix.com/e/24-WASHCOMYB/

We are so excited to welcome both new and returning students back to school today for the start of the Fall 2024 quarter!
What are you looking forward to most this quarter?

On Wednesday, we welcomed new students into the WUST family! We had so much fun meeting all of you and hope your first quarter starts on a high note!
If you see you or your friends in the post, tag them in the comments!

On September 25 in Alexandria, we at the Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our incredible Sponsor, McGuireWoods Consulting, as well as our partners, distinguished speakers, special guests, volunteers, and members. Your active participation and support made VACC's 14th Annual Statewide Policy NOVA event at Washington University of Science and Technology - WUST a true success with 100+ Attendees.
View our galley with close to 400 pictures:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/virginiaasianchamberofcommerce/albums/
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THANK YOU, SPEAKERS!

Atty James D**e, McGuireWoods Consulting

U.S. Congressman Gerry Connolly

Dr. Mark Robinson, Ph.D. MBA

Dr. Hyun Lee, EdD Lee

Mr. Scott Hauf, WUST Career Center Director

Mr. Jose Ortega

US Congressman Don Beyer

Prince William County Supervisor Victor Angry

Mr. Christopher Clemente, CEO, Comstock

Commissioner Gary Pan, DOLI

Senator Dave Marsden

Senator Stella Pekarsky

Fairfax County Clerk of the Court Chris Falcon

Fairfax County Supervisor Pat Herrity

Felicea C.Meyer-DeLoatch

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THANK YOU, PARTNERS:

Ms. Kee Jun, President, CAPAVA

Dr. Connie Park, President, Make Us Visible, Virginia

Mr. Jose Ortega, WUST

On September 25, WUST hosted the Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce on our campus for the VACC's 14th Annual Statewide Policy NOVA event.

We were honored to receive a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition. Thank you for allowing us to host this incredible event, which covered topics including business, health, safety, and education in the State of Virginia.

Speakers included:
Atty James D**e, McGuireWoods Consulting
U.S. Congressman Gerry Connolly
Dr. Mark Robinson, Ph.D. MBA, WUST Director of the School of Business
Dr. Hyun Lee, EdD, WUST Associate Director of General Education
Mr. Scott Hauf, WUST Manager of Career Services
Mr. Jose Ortega, WUST Director of Local Marketing & Recruitment
US Congressman Don Beyer
Prince William County Supervisor Victor Angry
Mr. Christopher Clemente, CEO, Comstock
Commissioner Gary Pan, DOLI
Senator Dave Marsden
Senator Stella Pekarsky
Fairfax County Clerk of the Court Chris Falcon
Fairfax County Supervisor Pat Herrity
Felicea C.Meyer-DeLoatch

Rachele Rose, WUST Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Chief of Staff

On Septembe 21, WUST attended and sponsored Fantasy of Korea, a performance celebrating Korean culture at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. It was an honor to be involved with this incredible event!

Don't forget! New Student Orientation is this Wednesday starting at 10 am! We can't wait to see you there!

Today's topic on the countdown to orientation is the Career Services Center! Here is some helpful information on the services that they offer and opportunities for students!

As we approach New Student Orientation and the Fall 2024 quarter, we'll be sharing some helpful information for WUST students!

On Monday, September 16, we held a pinning ceremony to recognize the School of Business students who participated in PMIWDC representing WUST. Their talents and hard work have not gone unnoticed and are greatly appreciated by the whole team at WUST.
Thank you, and congratulations!

PMI Washington DC Chapter