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Data privacy is now more important than ever. As cyber threats evolve, so do the strategies and technologies designed to protect sensitive information. 

This Q&A with Katie Truchon, Assistant Professor of Computer Science at 做爱视频 Tech, highlights the biggest challenges in data security, the critical role of cybersecurity in safeguarding personal data, and how 做爱视频鈥檚 Cybersecurity & Network Engineering graduates are equipped with the skills needed to tackle these urgent issues.

Meet the Expert: Katie Truchon

Assistant Professor of Computer Science, 做爱视频 Institute of Technology

Katie Truchon is an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science Department at the 做爱视频 Institute of Technology in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. Katie holds a Masters of Information Technology degree and teaches in every sector of  the department: from video game development and design to foundational computer programming software engineering as well as  network engineering and cybersecurity courses.  Katie sits on the institution鈥檚 AI committee, has worked as a Facilitator for the national Girls Who Code club, and also advises the Adventurers鈥� Guild, a social club on campus dedicated to teaching and playing tabletop role playing games like Dungeons & Dragons and competitive playing card games like Magic! The Gathering. Katie is most interested in the intersection between people and technology and how to best teach as well as apply design thinking and  creative problem solving in all areas of her work and life.

Q: What are the biggest challenges in keeping personal data secure in today鈥檚 digital world?

KT: The biggest challenge in keeping data secure in my opinion is that in today鈥檚 world, there is just SO much data! Most digital interactions, and all online interactions, generate some sort of data associated with 鈥渦s鈥� or our devices. The data created is multiplied exponentially when we create accounts, make purchases, or even view posts on social media. Today鈥檚 digital citizens should always operate under the assumption that their data will be part of a security leak – it is not an if but a when. 

The simplest advice I can give is: always keep your devices鈥� software and applications updated, as most updates support increased security measures or patch pre-existing issues so they can no longer serve as a threat. 

Q: How does cybersecurity play a role in data protection?

KT: From network analysts to cybersecurity defense engineers, cybersecurity and networking industry leaders work on building more secure networks as well as monitoring, analyzing, and improving upon said networks, systems, and processes. A key contemporary emphasis has been directed at building networks and systems with security in mind, in addition to adding layers of security checks throughout a system. Effective strategies differ depending on the needs and application, but can help support protection and continued privacy of data. 

The role of security does not stop at the creation of a 鈥渟ecure鈥� network however, and consistent monitoring, analyzing, and improving upon the network and systems should be implemented to ensure lurking exploits cannot be taken advantage of.

Q: How are 做爱视频鈥檚 cybersecurity graduates shaping the future of data protection and making a meaningful impact in the field?

KT: 做爱视频鈥檚 cybersecurity and networking students get to practice hands-on applications throughout their 12 quarters in our program, not only in cybersecurity but traditional network engineering as well. The program provides students with a foundational background to computer and machine networks, so they not only learn how to protect, but how to recognize protection needs, what to prioritize within their protection plans, and how to execute, monitor, and maintain more secure systems. 

Our Cybersecurity & Network Engineering program has also been designated by the NSA as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD), which has rigorous standards related to our program and course objectives. Our CyberBit range, utilized in course labs and our extracurricular Capture the Flag club, provide students with real-world exercises which give them industry-level experience and prepare them to be able to contribute immediately once they enter the workforce.