Center for Secure and Dependable Systems

07/08/2024

https://cybernews.com/security/rockyou2024-largest-password-compilation-leak/

RockYou2024, the largest password compilation, leaked on a hacker forum.

02/18/2023

Our Vandal cybersecurity team took home the Spokane Mayors Cup, competing against 18 teams from around the region in the capture the flag cybersecurity competition!

Computer engineering senior Chadwick Goodall and computer science seniors Jon Kopf, Kyle LeDoux and Robert Walko completed 40 challenges involving many different aspects of cybersecurity, including secure communication techniques and accessing personal information.

“We all knew each other’s strengths,” said LeDoux, of Boise. “From classes at U of I, you get a lot more practical application compared to other universities. We already had a lot of knowledge built up about how to go about each challenge. Having this win on our resume will be very valuable.”

Learn more about our cybersecurity programs at https://www.uidaho.edu/engr/programs/cybersecurity

U of I launched Idaho’s first cybersecurity bachelor’s degree program in 2020, adding to existing comprehensive computer science degree programs emphasizing cyber defense. Students train alongside 15 nationally and internationally recognized U of I faculty with expertise in power engineering, information assurance, industrial control systems and transportation.

One of the first Northwest universities to start a cybersecurity master’s program, U of I is on track to launch its doctoral program soon.

U of I is a leader in advanced cybersecurity training and education with the first in the Northwest to offer a bachelor's and master's degree in cybersecurity.

01/12/2022

CSDS was selected to serve as the UC2 support center.

Senior cyber leaders from across the Defense Department, and beyond, recently gathered at Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, to mark the establishment of a new effort.

Senior cyber leaders from across the Defense Department, and beyond, recently gathered at Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, to mark the establishment of a new effort.

01/05/2022

New Year and a new you. With the new year here how about making sure your computer is clutter free. Start the year off right with an organized computer.

01/03/2022

This is a very good article about making sure not to copy and paste commands from webpages. Be Smart and keep Yourself Safe!

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dont-copy-paste-commands-from-webpages-you-can-get-hacked/?fbclid=IwAR23h9F7A4QwqvVgOnM0sQu-ezEqnPFNGCDuORazwyT_0f-ehVAyQVlJV4w

Programmers, sysadmins, security researchers, and tech hobbyists copying-pasting commands from web pages into a console or terminal risk having their system compromised. Wizer's Gabriel Friedlander demonstrates an obvious, simple yet stunning trick that'll make you think twice before copying-pasting...

04/28/2021

Why did the Texas power grid fail during a snow storm? Power grid specialist Brian Johnson provides insights during interview on "The Vandal Theory" podcast. Find it at uidaho.edu/vandaltheory or where you get your podcasts.

04/07/2021

VANDAL Giving Day April 6 & 7.

Help the Center for Secure and Dependable Systems, by making a donation. The first $1000 in donations will be matched by Dr. Alves-Foss.

https://vandalsgive.uidaho.edu/giving-day/31531/donate?des=136194&dept=31532

04/06/2021

https://vandalsgive.uidaho.edu/giving-day/31531/donate?des=136194&dept=31532

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02/24/2021

One of our very own CSDS Engineers talks to an Idaho TV station about rolling power outages.

An engineering professor at the University of Idaho believes a natural disaster would be a much more likely cause of a mass power outage in Idaho