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NDSU Students Legally Hack Into University’s Network

Students found a few vulnerabilities in the system

March 13, 2019

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FARGO, N.D. — Computer hacking may not sound like something that’s encouraged, but an NDSU computer science event let students test out their hacking skills. Students legally hacked the university’s network to find vulnerabilities in the system. The penetration testing exercise is designed for students to apply skills to a real–world network. “This is very important because this helps companies and…

NDSU Students Learn about Careers in Cybersecurity

Seven companies set up tables to recruit possible employees

November 14, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Students learned more about careers in cybersecurity and computer science at NDSU. Many civilian and military organizations are looking to hire NDSU students for jobs specializing in information security. Seven different companies made an appearance at the school’s career fair. Professors say computer science students are at an advantage when looking for jobs in their field, especially when…

Microsoft Launches Techspark Initiative

North Dakota is one of six states the program will be

October 5, 2017

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FARGO, ND — North Dakota is one of six states Microsoft is launching its initiative “Techspark.” It aims to drive economic development by providing broadband internet to the entire state within the next five years. They also plan to do so by creating more computer science programs in North Dakota high schools. There are currently only three high schools in the…

Student Robot Projects Day at NDSU

Computer Science Students at NDSU Present Their Semester Long Robot Projects

May 8, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Computer Science students at NDSU have released the robots! Students presented their semester-long projects and then had the opportunity to try out their peers projects. Some of the projects included ground robots, robots that connect with one another, robot soccer and drones. The assistant professor of the class says that this project helps prepare students for the…

NDSU Working on Keeping Self-Driving Technology Secure

Are you interested in keeping self-driving technology in the right hands?

February 15, 2017

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FARGO, N.D. — Many say self-driving cars will be the standard in the future. But due to their computerized nature, some fear they could be susceptible to cyberattacks. A team of students at NDSU is working on developing cybersecurity software that could be used in the cars to keep them safe from attack. Team leaders say they’ve made good progress…