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According to Steven Spielberg, all good ideas start out as bad ideas. That’s why a duo from RIT has launched the game studio Bad Ideas Productions.

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.

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a year filled with milestones, innovation, and inspiring stories from across the RIT community. 

Government Technology speaks to David Schwartz, director of the School of Interactive Games and Media, about digital twins—virtual versions of real-world spaces.

Rochester Business Journal highlights the Cyber Range at RIT's Global Cybersecurity Institute in an article about immersive technology in the classroom.

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.