The country’s first public cyber high school is getting Alabama’s future workforce innovators ready.
When Buddy Watson was in eighth grade in rural Alabama, a coding teacher mentioned something that would change his life: a new cyber and engineering school was opening up in Huntsville. That school, the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE), became the first public high school in the country focused entirely on cybertech […]
Alabama’s first public online cyber high school is getting ready to shape the future workforce innovators.
In eighth grade, Buddy Watson, living in a rural part of Alabama, expressed his passion for engineering to his coding instructor. This instructor mentioned an exciting opportunity: a new cyber and engineering school opening in Huntsville, a moment that really set his path in motion. The Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE) was […]
Alabama cyber school adopts an ambitious strategic plan for 2025-2030 to enhance its influence both statewide and internationally.
This week, the Board of Directors for the Alabama Cyber Technology and Engineering School (ASCTE) convened in the state capital, marking a pivotal moment for STEM education in Alabama. The board gave its unanimous approval to a strategic plan for 2025-2030, which includes an ambitious initiative to enhance the school’s global impact. As stated by […]
Chinese Hackers Infiltrate US Treasury, Yellen’s Computers In Another Biden-Era Cyber Breach
State-sponsored Chinese hackers broke into U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s computer in December and accessed thousands of unclassified documents, anonymous sources told Bloomberg on Thursday. The hackers also broke into the computers of two of Yellen’s top aides, Deputy Secretary of State Wally Adeyemo and Acting Deputy Secretary of State Brad Smith. report Said. The […]
US Cyber Authorities Call For Immediate iOS Update For Millions Of Apple Users
US cyber authorities have issued an urgent urging for millions of Apple users to immediately update their devices to iOS 17.6, which was released on Monday. US Cybersecurity Authorities Urged Apple users should update their Apple devices to the latest iOS version as soon as possible to protect themselves from potential hacking threats. The Cybersecurity […]
EXCLUSIVE: Online Network Run By Chinese ‘Cyber Police’ Agent Promotes Prostitution, Sex Trafficking In The US
A months-long investigation by the Daily Caller News Foundation also found that Telegram channels used by Chinese nationals to illegally migrate to the United States may also be facilitating prostitution and sex trafficking. The “American Independent Tourism Channel” on Telegram is one such channel facilitating illegal Chinese immigration into the United States, serving as a […]
Alabama Cyber Institute names Dr. Allen Parrish to lead renewed strategic vision
The Alabama Cyber Institute, based at the University of Alabama, has announced a new strategic vision and leadership direction. Recent Investments High Performance Computing and Data Centers It provides infrastructure and equipment to further ACI's mission of supporting leading university research institutes in the areas of water, transportation, life research and materials, with plans to […]
Alabama School of Cyber Tech and Engineering recipient of $200,000 RTX donation
The Alabama Cyber Technology and Engineering School Foundation has received a $200,000 donation from defense and aerospace giant RTX, which follows an earlier $4 million donation from the Huntsville-based company. “The future of aerospace and defense starts with a young generation that develops an inexhaustible curiosity that leads to lifelong learning,” said Michael Cox, RTX […]
Auburn cyber and critical infrastructure institute adds former congressman, national security experts as senior fellows
Auburn University's McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security on Thursday announced the addition of six more senior fellows to its 2024 class. The six new senior fellows join 27 others New Senior Fellows The fellows were announced in February. The university said the experts and staff will add cybersecurity and national security expertise […]
Alabama Cyber School athletics, extracurriculars expands into ‘Sentinel Center’
What was once a condemned, vacant, eyesore building at the corner of Wind Drive and Bradford is now a unique and vibrant educational facility, quickly gaining popularity among city and state movers and reformers. It became a source of pride. The Alabama School for Cyber Technology Engineering gathered dignitaries, celebrities and a group of high-achieving […]