H-Town Skills with Samir Saber

HOU.SEC.CAST.

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