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SPC CTF Team Titans Get 3rd Place Finish at Raymond James Capture the Flag 2017

Raymond James Capture the Flag 2017
Technology Events

The SPC CTF Team Titans took home a third-place finish in their first Raymond James Capture the Flag 2017 information security competition in April.

Student competitors William Wantling, Michael Milford, James Austin, and Jason Crochunis, along with faculty mentor Laura Malave, participated in the CTF competition held at the Raymond James International Headquarters in St. Petersburg.

Raymond James Capture the Flag 2017

This was the first CTF competition for the SPC CTF Team Titans and outstanding work by the students who prepared in less than a month.

Team Titans, I am so very proud of your work at the Raymond James Capture the Flag. Congratulations on a fantastic performance at your first CTF. I look forward to working with you in the future.

Other colleges and universities and colleges that took part included the University of Central Florida, the University of South Florida, the University of Florida, the University of North Florida, the University of Tampa, Penn State University, and St. Leo University.

The Raymond James CTF was designed to the strengthen the talent pipeline between Raymond James and universities and colleges. CTF challenges were designed to expose students to the types of challenges faced in the financial services industry and to identify talent for potential internship opportunities in the Raymond James Information Security and Infrastructure organization.

The winning team, UCF’s Knightsec, received a $10,000 cash prize, that was evenly distributed among the students.

I would like to thank CCIT cybersecurity adjunct instructor Ryan Irving for serving as a faculty mentor to Team Titan,” Malave said. “Thank you to Charleston Fritts for assistance with the logistical coordination for the event. Also, thank you to Susan Biszewski-Eber, Lenore Swaim, Dawn Ellis, Judy Steeg, and Jamaal White for helping to get the SPC polos to the Team Titan members. SPC faculty members and adjunct instructors that participated in the Titan Teams planning meetings included: Adrian Tillman, Brad Yourth, Thomas Ma, Ryan Irving, and Catherine Davis.

See more tweets from the event at #raymondjamesCTF.

 

 

Technology scholarships for high school students

College of Computer and Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Technology Scholarships

Technology Scholarships at SPC

Looking for technology scholarships for college?

The Tampa Bay Chapter of the ISC(2), (International Information System Security Certification Consortium) is awarding two $1,000 scholarships to local high school juniors and seniors. ISC(2) is a non-profit organization which specializes in information security education and certifications.

You may be eligible for these technology scholarships.  High School juniors and seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA and interest in majoring in an Information Technology discipline should apply for these technology scholarships to help pay for their college education.

How to apply for technology scholarships

Apply online for these technology scholarships before Oct. 31.

Related links:

Other technology scholarships at St. Petersburg College

Through a federal grant, St. Petersburg College has awarded academically talented and financially disadvantaged students up to $6,500 in scholarships to help them pursue degrees in STEM – science, technology, engineering and math. SPC also offers $1,500 in Smart Choice and Tech Data scholarships. Business Technology Program scholarships and Technology Management scholarships are offered as well.

The St. Petersburg College Foundation provides hundreds of scholarships to SPC students. Funds are provided by private gifts from generous individuals, community groups and businesses. Learn more about SPC Foundation Scholarships.

Technology degrees at SPC

If you are a Pinellas County high school junior or senior looking to prepare for a career in Technology, St. Petersburg College may be a good fit for you.

All our information technology A.S. degrees transfer to our Technology Development and Management B.A.S. Degree.

IT Security Degree path - technology scholarships

St. Petersburg College technology degrees and certificates include:

Hacksummit hosts virtual conference

College of Computer and Information Technology, expo

HacksummitHacksummit will be hosting a Virtual Developer/Programming Conference in February. Free of charge, the event will feature:

  • Lectures from creators of programming language
  • Contributors to Open Source
  • Thought leaders

Hacksummit is unique because out of all virtual conferences, it is the largest. It is also known for being the largest type of programming conference of all time as well as the largest hackathon. The best part is you can stay at home and participate.

This is just one of many technology events that has been featured that is geared toward IT professionals and those who have an interest in information technology.  In the past year, The (ISC)2 Tampa Bay Technology Chapter hosted several quarterly meeting in 2015. Courtesy of the Tampa Bay Technology Forum (TBTF), Valpak hosted a facility tour. St. Petersburg College (SPC) students also had the opportunity to attend exploratory labs and career fairs.

Event Details:

Hacksummit Virtual Conference

February 22nd-24th 2016

Apply now!

Women in Tech comes to Startup Week

College of Computer and Information Technology, entrepreneurship

Women in Tech is just one event that will be featured at Tampa Bay StartUp Week. Startup week Since StartUp Week is a five-day celebration of your community, all are encouraged to join in this new type of conference that builds momentum and opportunity to become an entrepreneur. This event is led by entrepreneurs and hosted in the entrepreneurial spaces you love. Startup Week is a reflection of your hard work and your community’s unique entrepreneurial identity.

Event Details:

Thursday Feb. 11

6 – 9 p.m.

University of South Florida

401 W. Kennedy Blvd.

Tampa, FL 33606

Come prepared to:

  • Share your aspirations, concerns and ideas for strengthening this particular part of our community
  • Gain a better understanding and awareness of the desires, needs and challenges of women working in technology careers that will lead to positive change and growth in Tampa Bay
  • Help identify shared goals and concerns and possibilities for resource sharing, connections and collaboration.

The event is open to the public and will be facilitated by the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library. Visitor parking is free of charge and is available in the Thomas Garage on the first floor. Lowth Center is on the 8th floor.

Technology Chapter hosts quarterly meeting

Cybersecurity

Technology ChapterIt’s that time again for the (ISC)2 Tampa Bay Technology Chapter to host another quarterly meeting. As mentioned in a previous article,  the (ISC)2 Tampa Bay Chapter is a registered 501 (c)3 organization which provides its members with a networking opportunity to share knowledge, exchange resources and collaborate on projects. This forum allows members to have the ability to gain a sense of fellowship with colleagues in their profession. They will also be able to network and exchange ideas with fellow (ISC)2 credential holders and other information security professionals within the West-Central Florida area.

Academic Department Chair Laura Malave, of St. Petersburg College’s College of Computer & Information Technology (CCIT) attends these quarterly meetings. Since she teaches IT Security courses for CCIT, these meetings provide an excellent opportunity to keep abreast of industry trends, network with industry professionals and collaborate on projects. As part of her involvement with the Tampa Bay Chapter, Malave volunteers her time as a planning committee member for the Tampa BSides Information Security Conference. Involvement with organizations such as this help professors such as Malave bring real world experience to the classroom.

The next quarterly event will be held on:

Saturday, February 20

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

4401 Himes Avenue, #175

Tampa, FL 33614

Valpak hosts facility tour for TBTF

TBTF hosts event at ValPak
College of Computer and Information Technology, Technology Events

Please join the staff, board and members of the Tampa Bay Technology Forum (TBTF) for an evening of networking, learn about our membership and our host organization, and get a tour of the Valpak facility. The first quarter will be hosted by Valpak Chair, Chris Cate.

Valpak event details

Learn more about the event at http://tbtf.org/event/tbtf-member-forum/

You can look forward to:

  • Meeting TBTF’s 2016 Chair Chris Cate
  • Touring Valpak’s world class manufacturing facility
  • Connecting with the team known for their Agile Transformation
  • Learn more about what TBTF has planned for 2016
  • Get the inside scoop on our upcoming Career Fair on March 25

This event will be held on:

Thursday, January 28, 5:30 – 7 p.m.

at ValPak, 805 Executive Center Dr. W., St. Petersburg, FL 33702.

Career Fair comes to TBTF on March 25

Two business women standing outside their office building talking
College of Computer and Information Technology, expo

It’s that time again for the Tampa Bay Technology Forum (TBTF)  Career Fair. The Career Fair will continue to encourage participation from hiring managers and senior leadership as we expand with tracks for students and veterans and open our doors to all job seekers at large at no cost.

Learn more about how St. Petersburg College can prepare you for technology careers at www.spcollege.edu/ccit.

Technology career fair details

This event will be held on:

Friday, March 25, 9 a. m. – 1 p. m.

Tampa Convention Center
333 S. Franklin St.
Tampa, FL 33607

St. Petersburg College maintains industry centered curriculum

Certifications, College of Computer and Information Technology, Cybersecurity

With rapid changes in the IT industry, it is vital that colleges and universities maintain industry centered curriculum standards. To ensure that this is the case, professors from St. Petersburg College’s College of Computer & Information Technology (CCIT) attend conferences regarding its programs.

Laura Malave, Academic Department Chair, attended the IT A.S. Program Review Committee meeting at Valencia College in Orlando, on July 16-17 to review the IT Security, Technology Management, and Network Systems Technology Associate in Science Degrees.

Industry centered curriculum builds skills for IT careers

The purpose of this review was to ensure that the programs are aligned with the needs of business and industry. To make sure we maintain industry centered curriculum, programs need to include performance standards that lead students towards the career, academic and workplace skills needed for employment and success in the Information Technology industry. This is accomplished with the help of partners in education, business and industry, and trade associations.

Faculty from throughout the state of Florida attended the program review bringing recommendations from their colleges and local industry representatives.

For the purposes of SPC’s IT Security certificate, SPC endeavors to help students prepare for and pass the CompTIA Security+ Certification.

CCIT welcomes Academic Department Chair Laura Malave

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Laura Malave Academic Chair, CCIT
Laura Malave
Academic Chair, CCIT

I was born in Tampa, FL. My background includes more than 10 years of Information Technology educational experience and I have served as an Information Technology Faculty member at Hillsborough Community College and Keiser University.

Some of my industry certifications include:

  • A+
  • Network+
  • Security+
  • Microsoft Office Specialist Master
  • JNCIA-Junos

I have always had an interest in the Computer Science field. This led me to pursue my Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Computer Science from the University of South Florida. As I advanced in my studies, I cultivated an interest in Cybersecurity. This moved me to join the (ISC) 2 Tampa Bay Chapter, where I volunteer my time as a planning committee member for the Tampa B-Sides Information Security Conference. The purpose of the chapter is to spread information security in local communities throughout the Tampa Bay area. It provides an excellent opportunity to network with other professionals in the field and collaborate on projects.

In addition to my love for Computer Science, I have always been fond of teaching. I enjoy teaching courses in online, blended and face-to-face formats. Working with students to help them achieve their goals has always been a priority of mine.

Now that I work for St. Petersburg College, some of the courses I will be teaching this fall include:

  • Computer Applications (CGS 1100)
  • Computer Repair Essentials (CET 1171C)
  • Computer Support Technician (CET 1172C )
  • Ethical Hacking (CIS 2352)

Learn more about these courses on the CCIT web page.

Though Midtown is my home campus, I will also be teaching at the Downtown Campus in the fall. Since I will also be serving in the capacity as an Academic Department Chair, I will be working with faculty, adjuncts and students from my assigned campuses. I look forward to my new role and responsibilities.