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RIT is highlighted by Programs.com in its 2026 guide to the best bachelor’s degree programs in cybersecurity. The program was ranked No. 8 and noted as a great choice for hands-on education.

RIT is highlighted by Programs.com in its 2026 guide to the best doctoral programs in cybersecurity. The Ph.D. program in computing and information sciences was ranked No. 14 for combining information security research with hands-on application.

The best cybersecurity students in the world came to RIT to battle in the Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition global finals, wrapping up the largest offense-based cybersecurity competition for college students.

WXXI interviews Jonathan Weissman, principal lecturer in the Department of Cybersecurity, about retail stores using facial recognition cameras and other biometric data.

RochesterFirst speaks with Jonathan Weissman, principal lecturer in the Department of Cybersecurity, about companies using biometric data.

WHAM-TV talks with Jonathan Weissman, principal lecturer in the Department of Cybersecurity, about data privacy concerns and Wegmans’ use of facial recognition technology in stores.

WHTM-TV talks with Jonathan Weissman, principal lecturer in the Department of Cybersecurity, about tactics to avoid telephone scams.

WHEC-TV speaks to Christopher Schwartz, research scientist in the Department of Cybersecurity, about how AI-generated ads can be deceptive.

Modeled after free clinics at medical and law schools, RIT’s Cybersecurity Clinic provides free cyber assessment services to community groups, including nonprofits, small businesses, municipal organizations, and school districts.

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette references RIT research and findings on the toxicity rabbit hole of large language models. The RIT research team included Ashique KhudaBukhsh, assistant professor in the Department of Software Engineering. (This content will require a subscription to view.)

Club sports are a big part of student life at the university. Every year, about 2,000 students are involved with the nearly 50 different club sports. For many, it scratches that competitive itch. For others, it’s a chance to try something new, find a community, and stay active.

RIT researchers are zeroing in on quantum photonics, the creation, control, and detection of light. Photonics has long been a specialty of the university. RIT led the team that developed the first quantum photonic wafer, which is key to the future of mass-produced quantum communication systems.