Meltdown and Spectre Explained: ECPI University Advises About Latest Malware

Meltdown and Spectre Explained: ECPI University Advises About Malware

Advisory from the ECPI Center of Excellence Meltdown and Spectre exploit critical vulnerabilities in modern processors. These hardware bugs allow programs to steal data which is currently processed on the computer. While programs are typically not permitted to read data from other programs, a malicious program can exploit Meltdown and Spectre to get hold of…

Articulation Agreements Strengthen Bond Between ECPI University And Local Community Colleges

Articulation Agreements Strengthen Bond Between ECPI University And Local Community Colleges

Northern Virginia and Greenville Campuses Offer Community College Graduates Pathway to Bachelor’s Degree with Articulation Agreements ECPI University’s Northern Virginia campus and Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC)have signed articulation agreements that gives NVCC students automatic admission into ECPI University’s Cyber and Network Security bachelor degree program. Transferring students will enjoy additional benefits, including lower tuition. NVCC graduates…

Combat Vet Becomes A Cyber Warrior At ECPI University

Combat Vet Becomes A Cyber Warrior At ECPI University

Charleston Grad Advances Quickly Through the Ranks It could be said that Armando Valentine is a tough guy, both physically and mentally. After high school, he joined the Marine Corps and became a combat vet in Afghanistan. When he left the Marines, however, he got a big dose of reality. Because he was trained exclusively…

2018 Cyber Security Predictions: What Will Happen in the New Year?

Cyber Security Predictions: What Will Happen in the New Year?

Advisory from the ECPI Center of Excellence This year continued to be a challenge in the Information Security realm. The Equifax breach, Wannacry, and Russian manipulation of social media were just some of the highlights. How will the year pan out? Here are some cyber security predictions from your friendly neighborhood ECPI University team: The…