OCTOBER 2017
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ISSUE 104

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As companies and organizations reel from breaches of increasing severity, few doubt the urgency of building up the nation's capacity to defend against such attacks -- and that requires education and training. As Capitol marks National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), we're proud to be hosting a keynote address by Dr. Diana L. Burley, a prominent advocate of cybersecurity education. She'll be addressing doctoral students during their residency on Saturday (October 21) in an event that is free and open to the public.

Meanwhile, Capitol is taking the lead in exploring an emerging -- and potentially world-transforming -- area of technological development. Brain-machine interfaces (BMI) promise to enhance our lives as never before, but they could wreak unprecedented havoc if vulnerabilities are found and exploited. Capitol professors Dr. Garima Bajwa and Dr. Jason M. Pittman are conducting research into the security implications under a newly-awarded grant to the university.

Also in this month's Connector, we're happy to announce that two master's students in cybersecurity at Capitol have been selected for the Defense Department's prestigious Information Assurance Scholarship Program (IASP). Congratulations to Emmanuel Onwulata and Josh Nelbach!

HermesCyber Education Expert to Speak at Capitol  

Dr. Diana L. Burley will deliver the keynote address during the residency for doctoral students on October 21.

 Circuit Brain-Machine Interfaces: The Future is Here  

It's an exciting new field, but one rife with security concerns. Capitol faculty are embarking on research that explores the implications.

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Josh Nelbach and Emmanuel Onwulata, students in  Capitol's MS program in cyber and information security, have been selected for the IASP. 

Social Are You an Active Alumnus?       

A strong community of alumni is vital to the success of any university. Active alumni play many roles. Some donate their time and expertise to mentor students, helping them to develop their knowledge and make them aware of opportunities for success.

Others serve on the Alumni Council, or represent their employers at the university's career events. Active alumni also give financially to the university.

Having attended Capitol, you know that the education you received here helped you gain a competitive edge in the job market. We hope you'll consider helping others to have the same opportunities. For more information on how to become involved, contact the Alumni Office at alumni@captechu.edu. We look forward to hearing from you!