Cybersecurity Awareness Month: JMU experts available to discuss ways to promote cybersecurity, digital resilience | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

What’s real, what’s AI? Fake phone calls, generated profiles, spam messages … these days, it is hard to tell what’s real and what’s not, which makes taking steps to protect individual privacy essential. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and James Madison University experts can share insights on ways to promote cybersecurity and digital resilience. Ahmad Salman, a professor of information technology in the College of Integrated Science and Engineering, specializes in cybersecurity. Salman can discuss: How AI can enable scams and assist in detecting cyber threats Everyday steps to protect online privacy, whether personal or for a small business Privacy considerations for electronic devices Student preparedness for evolving fields and AI impacts In addition to Salman, the following experts are available for more insight on cybersecurity: John Guo, a professor of computer information systems and business analytics in the College of Business, can discuss personal cybersecurity behaviors as well as cyber initiatives. Afzal Upal, a professor and associate dean in the College of Integrated Science and Engineering, can share insights into AI governance. Contact: Eric Gorton, [email protected] or Chad Saylor, [email protected]  
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