Category Archives: cybersecurity

Cyber Sentinel Skills Challenge for RMU Students

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Correlation One, a NYC-based workforce development company is reaching out to share an exciting opportunity. They are hosting the Cyber Sentinel Skills Challenge, a cybersecurity competition sponsored by the Department of Defense (DoD).

This one-day virtual event is designed to help students and alumni:

  • Connect to valuable job opportunities within the US DoD.
  • Apply and showcase their cybersecurity skills in real-world challenges.
  • Compete for a $15,000 cash prize pool.
  • Apply technical skills to a unique set of challenges that represent real-world, on-the-job tasks.
  • Gain insights into how the DoD can help them accelerate their careers, both within the military and in the civilian sector.  

Winners of the competition will also be eligible for a share of a $15,000 cash prize pool.

  • When: June 14, 2025
  • Where: Online
  • Cost: Free
  • Who: US citizens and permanent residents over the age of 18
  • Prizes: $15,000 prize pool + career opportunities with the DoD

See flyer on how to register.

Reminder: NSF SFS Program Information Session

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The Women in Cybersecurity Club will host a student-run information session on our NSF Cybercorps SFS program. Come learn more about this scholarship from the students in the program!

Wednesday, March 5th @ 4:30pm in Wheatley 114

Interested students can find more information on the web: https://www.rmu.edu/academics/sihss/nsf-cybercorps-sfs-program

March 2025 – ISACA PGH: Student Information Security Day

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The ISACA Pittsburgh Chapter will be hosting the 5th annual Student Information Security Day on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm. This is a free event for students.

For more information and to register: Virtual Security Awareness Day

The event agenda is currently being designed and topics will be added when selected. 

An outline of the timing is as follows:

  • Intro/Young Professionals Panel: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
  • Break: 2:00 PM – 2:10 PM
  • Speaker 1: 2:10 PM – 3:00 PM
  • Speaker 2: 3:05 PM – 3:55 PM
  • Speaker 3: 3:55 PM – 4:45 PM
  • Closing remarks: 4:45 PM – 5:00 PM

TRISS Scholarship Recipients

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The following students were awarded the Three Rivers Information Security Symposium Scholarship (TRISS) this year!

Kate Shannon (4+1 student)
BS Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics
MS Cyber Investigations & Intelligence

Kelson Bowman(4+1 student)
BS Cybersecurity
MS Cyber Investigations & Intelligence

Sean Miller (4+1 student)
BS Cybersecurity
MS Cyber Investigations & Intelligence

Jon Eggie
BS Cybersecurity 

Pictured from left to right: Jonathan Eggie, Kate Shannon, Sean Miller, Kelson Bowman

Congratulations to RMU NCAE Cyber Games Team!

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RMU team won the 3rd place out of 12 teams in the Northeast Regional competition for the 2025 NCAE Cyber Games sponsored by the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) on Feb 15, 2025.

9 RMU students shown below participated in the competition. Connor Quinn (front center) served as the Team Captain. Dr. Ping Wang served as the RMU Faculty Coach.

Front Row: Jorge Pinzon, Connor Quinn (Captain), James Bonacci

Back Row: Chloe Dzuba, Harlon Baker, Mintas Ivaska, Max Barnes, Grant Carvender, Reese Martin

College of Business & STEM Summit

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Tomorrow, February 12th at the UPMC Events Center.

2025 Ready, Set, Go! College of Business & STEM Summit happening on Wednesday, February 12th. Sessions kick off at 9 a.m., with the last one starting at 3 p.m. The schedule lists the speakers by session, along with their companies.

This is a great opportunity for students to gain valuable insights, career advice, and a better understanding of the skills they’ll need to succeed.

Honors from National Science Foundation (NSF) for RMU NSF SFS Grant

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NSF leadership highlighted and commended RMU for the SFS (Scholarship for Service) grant accomplishments and student success at the opening ceremony of the annual NSF SFS grant PI meetings and student job fair in Washington DC during January 7-9, 2025.

RMU NSF SFS grant PI Dr. Ping Wang and Co-PI Dr. Noory Etezady supervised the following 11 RMU SFS students at the job fair:

Connor Quinn, Will Rebello, Grant Carvender, Rob Pava, Jorge Pinzon, Steven Zalenski, Reese Martin, Darren Grey, James Bonacci, Chloe Dzuba, Peyton Lutchkus

Cyber Resume Workshop

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Cyber Resume Workshop

Students interested in learning how to build their professional network and write a cybersecurity resume are invited to join RMU’s Chief Information Security Officer, Jim Mahony, on Wednesday, January 29th at 1:00pm in Wheatley 113.

Don’t miss this event that will help support your job search.

Pizza will be served!

Commendation from NCL

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Commendation from National Cyber League (NCL)

The National Cyber League (NCL) Commissioner has formally commended the following RMU NCL faculty coach and students for placing #69 nationally in the Cyber Power Rankings among over 9,260 students from 550 colleges and universities in the NCL Fall 2024 Season.

RMU NCL Faculty Coach: Dr. Ping Wang

RMU Students with Outstanding NCL Performance:
Connor Quinn, Will Rebello, Steven Zalenski, Rob Pava, Grant Carvender, James Bonacci, Landon Morrison, Jeremy Tuskin, Isabelle Horgan, Peyton Lutchkus, and Sierra Dayak.