Cybersecurity Center News

We invite students to participate in hackUMBC 2026, a 24-hour hackathon hosted by students on September 26th-27th, 2026 atthe University of Maryland, Baltimore County! This hands-on experience is a great way to build skills, collaborate on innovative projects, and connect with a vibrant tech community. Whether you are starting your very first coding journey or you are an experienced builder […]

HackHounds is a 24‑hour innovation sprint open to students of all majors and experience levels. Participants are encouraged to develop projects in areas such as software, hardware, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, or any domain that sparks their interest. The event is free, beginner‑friendly, and offers workshops, mentorship, meals, swag, and prizes throughout the hackathon. Loyola University Maryland’s annual student‑run hackathon taking place April 11–12. […]

Panelist Include: Howard Greif, Associate Director FINRA, Cyber & Information Security Kristin Karopchinsky, Principal Investigator FINRA, Enforcement Investigations Iman N. Newman, Associate Principal Analyst, FINRA, Regulatory Review & Disclosure Nwamaka Omenka, Director FINRA, Testing and Continuing Education (Moderator) Location: Garrison Hall, Claire Moore Room Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Time: 4:00-5:00pm

This is a hands on workshop where students will learn to build their own website. Please bring your own computer. All are welcome! Date: February 24th Time: 4:00 -5:00pm Location: Claire Moore Room

Become immersed in the real-world practice of designing with confidence—integrating data, empathy, and collaboration to create work that thrives in multidisciplinary environments. Drawing from my experience leading UX strategy and research in large-scale product ecosystems, this program bridges academic design training with the agile, data-informed workflows used in professional product teams. Students will learn how to […]