Join our host Brian Ochoa with guest Professor Rob Kaufman as he discusses his background in cyber security as an active-duty Air Force officer and in the Air Force Civilian Service. Join our host and Professor Kaufman as he discusses the evolution of the cyber threat and the current threats in our environment. Listen as he emphasizes the importance of the right internship for developing your cyber security career and how some certifications can complement the degree for a security professional in a broad range of job roles.  

Join our host Priyanka Bhika with guest Dr. Jimmie Flores as he offers career advice for becoming a cyber security professional. Hear how important professional certifications are for a successful career and how learning should be a lifelong endeavor. Listen as Dr. Flores discusses the importance of a degree, combined with relevant industry credentials, and how obtaining both can make you a desirable candidate for any cyber security related position. Hear how developing the depth and breadth of your skills can lead to becoming a cyber security professional.

Join our host Zavier Rahman with guest Dr. Philip Menard as he discusses the National Science Foundation Scholarship for Service program for cyber security students. Learn how to apply, advice on how to become a successful applicant, and how recipients have the potential for a rewarding career in cyber security with government agencies. Hear how the program offers an internship, a generous stipend, and guaranteed employment in one of the many federal executive branch agencies. 

Join our host Brian Ochoa and guest Professor Ben Anderson as he discusses his experiences being with the Marine Corps Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team (FAST), Motorola, Sandia National Labs, and in his current role as a cyber competitions team coordinator. See how cyber competitions can offer a challenging and rewarding experience to competitors and the many opportunities available to students for participating in cyber competitions.

Join our host Kim Ibarra and guest Dr. Rita Mitra as Dr Mitra discusses her non-traditional pathway to Computer Science and her role as a Cyber Security professor. Listen as Dr. Mitra highlights the online programs at UTSA and the use of Open Educational Resources in the classroom. Hear how an engaged faculty with a diversity of viewpoints is critical to the success of a program and how women are taking on a more proactive role in cyber security.

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Glenn Dietrich as he discusses the history of the Cyber Security program at UTSA. Learn about the many scholarship opportunities available for cyber security students and what the future holds for this growing domain.

This inaugural episode of the Cyber ‘Runners podcast will focus on cyber security education here at UTSA, as well as cyber security education in general. We introduce our Information Systems and Cyber Security Department Chair, Dr. Nicole Beebe as she shares her career pathway into Cyber Security. We discuss our cyber security program, the various degree options, and the recently launched Cyber Analytics degree. We highlight our university’s Carnegie R1 status and encourage those who are interested in Cyber Security here at UTSA to reach out and learn more.