A forum in Wichita Wednesday is focusing on cyber security – a topic some colleges see as a growing opportunity for education.
The day-long free forum at Wichita State University’s Hughes Metropolitan Complex will emphasize how to make sure businesses stay safe for digital attacks. Yet the topics also include “Drone Wars” and “Wearables.” The Small Business Administration is helping to put on the forum.
Across town, Friends University unveiled its own cyber school Tuesday. Organizers say the new training systems allow students to see cyber-attacks in real time. It also allows them to respond to malware or ransom attacks quickly and safely.
Program Director Jonathan Lanning said there’s a growing need for more security professionals. “It’s not just about adults doing this,” he explained. “It’s not enough, because if we don’t start preparing the next generation and getting them educated the right way, they’re not going to be able to meet our needs as an organization, or in the community, the government, et cetera.”
Friends believes the only other school that rivals its cyber program is Texas A&M.
Cyber security issues have made major headlines in recent weeks. On Tuesday, Yahoo admitted a 2013 data breach affected all three billion of its accounts. That’s three times worse than first thought. In Kansas, a ransomware attack paralyzed Butler County government computers for several days in September.
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The Small Business Administration is helping to put on a free forum at WSU.
The Small Business Administration is helping to put on a free forum at WSU.
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People running for cover during the Las Vegas mass shooting
Floyd Conrade of Emporia was staying in hotel room directly below the suite of Las Vegas shooting suspect Stephen Paddock.
Floyd Conrade of Emporia was staying in hotel room directly below the suite of Las Vegas shooting suspect Stephen Paddock.
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The images from Las Vegas have constantly been on the news over the last 48- hours. The shooting may be difficult for parents to explain to their children, but experts say ignoring it, may be the wrong thing to do. Horrifying images are everywhere and chances are if you’re a parent, your kids are going to see them and hear about what happened in Las Vegas. But what should parents tell their kids? Dr. Bruce Nystrom is Wichita Psychologist and said it’s important for older chil…
The images from Las Vegas have constantly been on the news over the last 48- hours. The shooting may be difficult for parents to explain to their children, but experts say ignoring it, may be the wrong thing to do. Horrifying images are everywhere and chances are if you’re a parent, your kids are going to see them and hear about what happened in Las Vegas. But what should parents tell their kids? Dr. Bruce Nystrom is Wichita Psychologist and said it’s important for older chil…
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Tamez said the stolen items include her mother’s wedding shoes.
Tamez said the stolen items include her mother’s wedding shoes.
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Peabody police will await autopsy results to determine how a co-op worker died.
Peabody police will await autopsy results to determine how a co-op worker died.
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The Small Business Administration is helping to put on a free forum at WSU.
The Small Business Administration is helping to put on a free forum at WSU.
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The Kansas Supreme Court has ruled that legislators did not increase spending on public schools enough this year and ordered a bigger increase.
The Kansas Supreme Court has ruled that legislators did not increase spending on public schools enough this year and ordered a bigger increase.
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Technical colleges across Kansas added nearly 1,000 students this year, with a majority choosing Wichita Area Technical College.
Technical colleges across Kansas added nearly 1,000 students this year, with a majority choosing Wichita Area Technical College.
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A high school parking spot is at the center of controversy in a small Kansas town. A student pained a rainbow pride flag and some don’t like it.
A high school parking spot is at the center of controversy in a small Kansas town. A student pained a rainbow pride flag and some don’t like it.
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A Kansas school district has issued an apology after a controversial article in a school newspaper.
A Kansas school district has issued an apology after a controversial article in a school newspaper.
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