By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Intellicom, Xpanxion, Five Nines, Black Brick Software and The Buckle. Those are a few of the local companies that come to mind when Elizabeth Roetman is asked about the strong demand for workers in technology-related fields. The full list of businesses seeking tech-savvy employees is much longer, and it’s expected to grow as development continues at the Tech oNE Crossing technology park in northeast Kearney. “Area employers … [Read more...]
UNK Cybersecurity Team wins regional, builds reputation as top training ground for hacking experts
By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney continues to build its reputation as one of the top training grounds for cyber security experts. UNK’s student Cybersecurity Team took top honors at the March 23-24 North Central Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition in Madison, South Dakota, placing first in the technical and business categories. UNK outperformed teams from 12 other colleges across the region. The “defensive hacking” event combined … [Read more...]
IT Services warns of phishing attacks during tax season
Information Technology Services at the University of Nebraska and the Cybersecurity & Identity team reminds all university members to be wary of phishing attempts, particularly during the current tax season when personally identifiable information is transferred through W-2s and other tax-related business. The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) issued an alert Tuesday due to an increase in W-2-related phishing campaigns. Attackers often use tax-related phishing emails to lure victims … [Read more...]
With jobs in demand, UNK adds new cybersecurity major
"We’re just opening everybody’s eyes to all of the career opportunities in cybersecurity. This move aligns UNK with future workforce demands in the field.” - Angela Hollman By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – Cybersecurity experts are in demand. The number of nation state attackers, industrial spies, organized crime groups and hackers is growing, which puts government, companies and others at increased risk of cyber threats. As they become more vulnerable to disruption and … [Read more...]
UNK hosting Society and Science Camps for middle, high school students
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – Society and Science Camps this summer at University of Nebraska at Kearney aim to give middle and high school students a glimpse of university life and discover more about elements of natural science and social behavior. Students will learn and work alongside UNK faculty on campus in a fun and scholarly environment with like-minded students. The camps allow students to explore new interests, ideas and careers in science, biotechnology, math, … [Read more...]
