Back in the day, securing a network meant building a castle, moat, and all, with firewalls acting as the drawbridge and guard towers. But those days are gone, my friends. Today, our fortresses have become sprawling metropolises, and the bad guys are scaling the walls, slipping through the sewers, and even renting apartments in our penthouses. Why? The explosion of connected devices (IoT) and remote work has blown the doors wide open on our attack surface.
Dr. Drew’s impact went beyond technical innovation. He courageously challenged the racist practice of segregating blood-based on race, demonstrating through his research that blood plasma held no racial characteristics. He resigned from the American Red Cross in protest against this discriminatory policy, highlighting the importance of ethical principles in healthcare.
The cybersecurity workforce is a thimble-sized bucket trying to hold back an ocean of threats. We’re throwing everything we’ve got at the problem – fancy AI tools, whizzy-bang security software, training programs that churn out graduates faster than a bakery makes muffins. But it’s not enough. We’re outnumbered, outgunned, and frankly, a little bit outmatched.
Bryant, a professor at Howard University and a leading cybersecurity expert, stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of Black excellence in STEM. Her tireless work in researching and combating cyberattacks and cyberwarfare not only protects critical systems but also empowers future generations of cybersecurity professionals, particularly those from underrepresented communities.
