Welcome to St. John's University US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Go on an innovative tour Sanford Family Cybersecurity Lab in queens new york, Campus and wide-ranging discussions about cybersecurity issues and career opportunities for students.
“St. He spoke at a gathering of Pastor Brian J. Shanley, OPpresident; Dr. Simon G. Moller, President and Vice President for Academic Affairs.and Luka JandriPh.D., Dean; Leslie H. and William L. Collins Graduate School of Professional Studies.
During her visit, Senator Gillibrand told St. John's University students: Cyber Service Academy Scholarship program. It gives students free college tuition in return for serving as government employees. Department of Defense (Department of Defense). Through her work on the Senate Armed Services Committee, Senator Gillibrand created the Cyber Services Academy Scholarship Program in 2022 and recently secured language to enable graduates to serve in the intelligence community.
“These cybersecurity issues are very interesting, and if you go into public service, your future employment possibilities are unlimited, really unlimited,” said Sen. Gillibrand.
St. John's University is one of only 19 New York universities to offer this program. National Center of Academic Excellence (NCAE) in Cybersecurity designation and its National Security Agency (NSA) Cybersecurity system program designation. The NSA designation is given to institutions that offer a rigorous cybersecurity curriculum.
Federal Cyber Services Academy scholarships include:
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A scholarship that covers the full cost of tuition, some books and fees, a stipend, and the purchase of a laptop.
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Research areas include cybersecurity, cyber operations, digital and multimedia forensics, and computer crime investigation.
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A service activity that begins after the recipient's degree is conferred.
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Serves in a role throughout the Department of Defense and intelligence community for a period comparable to the recipient's scholarship period.
Senator Gillibrand toured the second floor of St. Augustine Hall, led by Technology Operations Director Max Hergenroser. design factory, Falera Innovation Lab Before hosting a discussion at the Sanford Family Cyber Security Lab.
Father Shanley welcomed Senator Gillibrand and thanked him for expanding opportunities for students, noting that the university has expanded its technology portfolio for students pursuing careers in cybersecurity, homeland security, and related programs. and explained the investments they are making in resources.
“Our undergraduate and graduate programs in cybersecurity provide cybersecurity program training, career guidance to current and future St. John’s students, as well as other students, faculty and staff within cybersecurity at St. John’s and externally. , the program aims to collaborate and foster interaction with the community.
Dean Iandoli then discussed how the Leslie H. and William L. Collins School of Professional Studies' Department of Computer Science, Mathematics, and Science Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET) is a well-known accreditation system for engineering, science, and technology programs.
“ABET accreditation recognizes academic programs that meet the technical education requirements of their field and are characterized by continuous improvement. It meets international program standards and is recognized worldwide. ”
In a discussion on cybersecurity issues, current students shared their professional aspirations and business professionals testified to the need for well-trained cybersecurity personnel.
Tom Grech, President and CEO queens chamber of commercehighlighted the cybersecurity infrastructure needs of small businesses in Queens and the challenges they face from not having reliable information technology staff.
“As New York City's most diverse borough, we are leveraging the power of local institutions like St. John's to prepare for the future of jobs that incorporate the digital skills needed to help secure our cyber infrastructure. We need to train our residents and reach out to all communities and demographics.''Additionally, “I want to say to the young people here: Don't leave New York, we need you here.'' “I am doing so,” he added.
Chief of Staff Stephanie Raphael New York City Cyber Command He spoke of cooperative partnerships between all levels of government. She encouraged students to explore internship and career opportunities in rapidly evolving fields.
“We are always looking for young people with new ideas and energy.”
One of the immediate outcomes of the discussions was the need for more cybersecurity career fairs and forums.
“Let's have a job fair in conjunction with Cyber Academy. We want students to know that this is their gateway to employment and free education, but they just don't know it,” said Senator Gillibrand. That's why,” he encouraged the gathering.
Once the formal discussions concluded, participants interacted about the cutting-edge space and exchanged ideas, experiences and aspirations for the future.
Raymond Ramdat, a cybersecurity systems major at Queen's University who will graduate in May and is the son of a St. John's University graduate, spoke of the local feel and family atmosphere of the campus.
“My local high school was a vocational/technical school, so I became interested in the world of computer networking and information technology. From there, I visited St. Thanks to the SG Cyber Club, I was able to attend several conferences and learn practical concepts that led me to attend St. John's University. I saw not only the club, but the cyber competition team, and I saw that close-knit group competing and spending Saturdays learning about cyber security, and I thought, “Wow, St. John's has a great cyber security culture. That's what ultimately motivated me to come here. ”
Katarina Kovetch, a cyber and information security master's student from Long Island, shared her academic journey into cyber security.
“When I was considering St. John's University, I knew they were pursuing ABET, which is a very valuable accreditation for a university, as well as the highly regarded NCAE accreditation. I knew I would receive an education and all the extracurricular activities I could participate in to support my academic and social development.”
The state-of-the-art Sanford Family Cyber Security Lab keeps St. John's University at the forefront of educating the next generation of students who will protect society's digital infrastructure. The Sanford Family Cyber Security Lab allows students to work with software and leverage techniques such as intrusion detection, vulnerability mitigation, network perimeter defense, incident response, network forensic investigation, and malware analysis. This lab is designed for digital and hands-on forensic analysis, using 2D and 3D cameras and visualizers to capture hands-on activities and rebroadcast them “live” throughout the classroom and online.
In honor of an alumnus who has become one of the highest-ranking women at IBM, the Sanford Family Cyber Security Lab is pleased to announce that Linda S. Sanford '74 Ed, '98 HON, St. John's Emeritus Board Member It was named after his family.
