Dive into the world of cybersecurity with UMBC's Mic'd Up podcast! In this episode, Dennise Cardona sits down with Charles Nicholas, an instructor in UMBC's Computer Science program, to discuss the Active Cyber Defense course.
Learn about the hands-on approach that prepares students for real-world cyber challenges, the importance of cyber competitions, and the evolving tactics used to defend against digital threats.
Charles shares insights on ethical considerations, overcoming intimidation in the field, and the future of cybersecurity education.
🔍 Topics covered:
Overview of the Active Cyber Defense course
The role of cyber competitions in learning
Real-world skills gained through hands-on exercises
Balancing ethics with cybersecurity knowledge
Staying up to date with evolving cyber threats
Don't miss out on these valuable insights that can help shape your career in cybersecurity!
📌 For more information about UMBC's cybersecurity programs: https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/cybersecurity
Please also check out: https://courses.cs.umbc.edu/undergraduate/CMSC491activeCyber/
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