UTSA Cyber 'Runners Podcast

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UTSA's very own Cyber 'Runners Podcast! Explore Cyber Security education at UTSA and the many opportunities within the Cyber Security field.

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S2E2: The "Full Stack" cyber security professional: A conversation with Dr. Jimmie Flores on building a successful career

S2E2: The "Full Stack" cyber security professional: A conversation with Dr. Jimmie Flores on building a successful career

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 having a successful career as a cyber security professional.

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S2E2: The "Full Stack" cyber security professional: A conversation with Dr. Jimmie Flores on building a successful career

S2E2: The "Full Stack" cyber security professional: A conversation with Dr. Jimmie Flores on building a successful career

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 having a successful career as a cyber security professional.

S2E1: National Science Foundation Scholarship for Service discussion with Dr. Phil Menard

S2E1: National Science Foundation Scholarship for Service discussion with Dr. Phil Menard

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.

S1E4: From FAST Company to Cyber Competitions

S1E4: From FAST Company to Cyber Competitions

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.

S1E3: A Non-traditional Pathway to Cyber Security

S1E3: A Non-traditional Pathway to Cyber Security

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.

S1E2: The History of Cyber Security at UTSA

S1E2: The History of Cyber Security at UTSA

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.

S1E1: Introducing Cyber Security at UTSA

S1E1: Introducing Cyber Security at UTSA

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.