H-Town Skills with Samir Saber

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About this epiode:

Every year HOU.SEC.CON. partners with local universities to involve cybersecurity students at the conference. Today Michael and Sam are sitting down with Samir Saber, Dean of Digital & Information Technology at Houston Community College and long-time champion of HOU.SEC.CON. They discuss Samir's journey in cybersecurity education, the importance of real-world experience and diverse perspectives in cybersecurity, and HCC's role in fostering a talented, dynamic pool of cybersecurity professionals ready to meet industry demands.

Things Mentioned:

·      https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/scores-of-biometrics-bugs-emerge-highlighting-authentication-risks

·      https://www.hccs.edu/about-hcc/news/articles/hcc-designated-as-national-center-of-academic-excellence-in-cyber-defense.html

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In this episode:

·      Host: Michael Farnum

·      Host: Sam Van Ryder

·      Guest: Samir Saber

·      Produced by: Lauren Lynch

·      Editing by: Andrew Cantoni

·      Music by: August Honey