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In this National Cybersecurity Institute podcast, Derek Smith discusses Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs). Smith defines what APT's are and provides an overview of how Advanced Persistent Threat actors breach enterprises. Derek A. Smith Biography Derek A. Smith is the Director of Cyber Security Initiatives at the National Cyber Security Institute at Excelsior College. Mr. Smith has years of government and military leadership experience and holds an MBA, Master of Science in Information Assurance, Master in Information Technology Project Management, and B.S in Education. He also holds the following certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Authorization Professional (CAP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator, Computer Network Defense Architect, Certified EC-Council Instructor, Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA), and Security+.

In this National Cybersecurity Institute podcast, Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley discusses incident response and disaster recovery and how an organization can effectively and efficiently develop an Incident Response to Disaster Recovery plan. Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley is a fellow at the National Cybersecurity Institute (NCI) and is the Department Coordinator of the Information System Security Program at Forsyth Technical Community College. Dr. Cranford -Wesley is a cybersecurity professional and has appeared as a subject matter expert on Fox8 and Time Warner News discussing recent advances in cyber security vulnerability. She holds a PhD in Education Leadership with a focus in Instructional Technology and a Master of Art in Administration. Furthermore, she has obtained the following certifications; Security +, Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP®), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA®), and Cisco Certified Instructor (CCAI).

Jay Julian, a faculty member in the School of Public Service, discusses the difficulties in identifying and preventing cyber crime and steps to prevent from becoming a victim. Julian is a retired Nassau County Police Officer, U.S. marine, criminologist, and former Surface Transportation Security Inspector for Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

In this National Cybersecurity Institute podcast, Derek Smith provides a brief introduction to cyber-threat intelligence. The intent is to create awareness of the cyber security threat environment and discuss a few methods and means of collecting and reporting threat information for actionable intelligence and risk assessment analysis. Derek A. Smith Biography Derek A. Smith is the Director of Cyber Security Initiatives at the National Cyber Security Institute at Excelsior College. Mr. Smith has years of government and military leadership experience and holds an MBA, Master of Science in Information Assurance, Master in Information Technology Project Management, and B.S in Education. He also holds the following certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Authorization Professional (CAP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator, Computer Network Defense Architect, Certified EC-Council Instructor, Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA), and Security+.

Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley discusses e-discovery tools, their use within the investigation and litigation process, and how they compare with digital forensics toolkits. Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley is a fellow at the National Cybersecurity Institute (NCI) and is the Department Coordinator of the Information System Security Program at Forsyth Technical Community College. Dr. Cranford -Wesley is a cybersecurity professional and has appeared as a subject matter expert on Fox8 and Time Warner News discussing recent advances in cyber security vulnerability. She holds a PhD in Education Leadership with a focus in Instructional Technology and a Master of Art in Administration. Furthermore, she has obtained the following certifications; Security +, Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP®), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA®), and Cisco Certified Instructor (CCAI).

This podcast provides a brief overview of security issues related to Supervisory Control and Data Systems, or SCADA, security. Derek Smith of the National Cybersecurity Institute at Excelsior College provides a brief overview of what SCADA is, why it needs securing, and introduce a new SCADA network protocol for communicating and protecting SCADA controlled communications. Derek A. Smith Biography Derek A. Smith is the Director of Cyber Security Initiatives at the National Cyber Security Institute at Excelsior College. Mr. Smith has years of government and military leadership experience and holds an MBA, Master of Science in Information Assurance, Master in Information Technology Project Management, and B.S in Education. He also holds the following certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Authorization Professional (CAP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator, Computer Network Defense Architect, Certified EC-Council Instructor, Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA), and Security+.

This podcast provides a brief introduction to cyber and digital forensic operations. Derek Smith of the National Cybersecurity Institute at Excelsior College provides a brief overview of the field of cyber forensics and then discusses some of the most prevalent security tools used by cyber forensic professionals today. Derek A. Smith Biography Derek A. Smith is the Director of Cyber Security Initiatives at the National Cyber Security Institute at Excelsior College. Mr. Smith has years of government and military leadership experience and holds an MBA, Master of Science in Information Assurance, Master in Information Technology Project Management, and B.S in Education. He also holds the following certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Authorization Professional (CAP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator, Computer Network Defense Architect, Certified EC-Council Instructor, Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA), and Security+.

2014 Excelsior College graduate Jamie Rottmann was honored at this year’s Commencement with the Marvin Curling Memorial Award, given to a student who has achieved outstanding academic achievement while pursuing a degree in a nuclear technology program. Rottman, a senior nuclear instructor at Entergy Services, describes why he decided to return to school to pursue a college degree.

Christina Yang, director of academic partnerships, discusses the 2014 Academic Partnership Forum to be held on Excelsior’s campus this Wednesday, September 10.

Dr. John Ebersole announces a $1 million federal grant awarded to Excelsior College to assist veterans pursuing a nursing career. U.S. Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY) offers his own remarks on the importance of supporting the military and our veteran communities.