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ABC27 interviews Jonathan Weissman, principal lecturer of cybersecurity at RIT, after the personal information of thousands of Capital Region Water customers was leaked in an email.

News Radio WHAM 1180 talks to Jonathan Weissman, principal lecturer of cybersecurity at RIT, about the cyber hacking of French grocery store freezers. (Interview starts at 1 minutes, 42 seconds.)

Spectrum News speaks with Matthew Wright, professor and chair of cybersecurity at RIT, about growing cyber threats to public water systems and the importance of stronger cybersecurity protections for critical infrastructure.

RIT students are helping ensure that internet communications stay secure by using a free and open-source library and toolkit that provides encryption for computer networks. Many of the student’s submitted code changes have been merged into the critical library that powers about two-thirds of all websites and internet servers.

Established in the 1970s, RIT’s Wellness Education Program serves as a commitment to student well being, personal development, and lifelong healthy habits.

IT Brew interviews Jonathan Weissman, principal lecturer of cybersecurity, about the new ISC2 Code of Professional Conduct for cybersecurity professionals.

Justin Pelletier, a Professor of Practice and director of the GCI Cyber Range and Training Center, discussed how AI systems are becoming tools for strategic influence in an article for The Conversation.

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.

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.

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.