ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and UAlbany just received some national recognition. Its College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity is now designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense. The honor is from the National Security Agency, awarded specifically to UAlbany’s Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program.

Not many colleges have UAlbany’s prestigious recognition said Professor Ariel Pinto. He’s the chair of the cybersecurity department and his classes are about staying ahead of the latest hacks and breaches. “This recognition says that our graduates would be what they’d be looking for and ready to join the cybersecurity workforce when they get their degrees. Every day, faculty members have

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