Topic: Cybersecurity

UNLV IT Help Desk employees assisting customers on the computer.
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UNLV Cybersecurity Students Build Job-Ready Skills With Hands-On IT Help Desk Experience

Cybersecurity students at UNLV are standing out among their peers with the IT Help Desk Simulation Project, an interactive learning experience that helps students earn their technology certifications.  
 

Microphone with text that says “The Real BS About AI with Alethea Inns and Bob Soulliere” and a UNLV Information Technology logo
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It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month: How to Stay Safe Online in the Age of AI

On The Real BS About AI podcast, cybersecurity professional Maxine shares simple, practical tips to avoid scams, protect personal data, and use artificial intelligence responsibly.

Person using laptop computer in dark room, cybersecurity awareness month
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Kicking Off Cybersecurity Awareness Month at UNLV

Cybersecurity Awareness Month is celebrated in October. From a new AI podcast episode to plenty of student events, UNLV IT has all the tools for staying safe online this month. 
 

Participants competing in Splunk's BOTS challenge at UNLV.
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Future Security Leaders Conquered Cybersecurity Challenges During Capture the Flag Competition

UNLV students captured a victory by placing among the top-five winning groups at Splunk's Southwest Boss of the SOC event hosted on campus and virtually. 
 

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Make MFA Work For You: Four Ways to Speed Up the Verification Process

UNLV IT is kicking off National Cybersecurity Awareness Month by sharing a few simple ways you can enhance your MFA experience.
 

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From Classroom to Career: Graduate Students Join the Information Security Office to Gain Hands-on Experience

Over the summer, our ISO team onboarded seven student employees to their team to help enhance the security of our campus. Many are now staying into the fall semester as graduate assistants. 

Group of people standing and sitting in front of white blackhat sign.
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UNLV IT Employees and Student Workers Joined Conference Associates at This Year’s Black Hat

The Information Security Office and Systems Engineering teams helped organize one of the most respected information security events held around the world.