It seems like CSU’s MLS in Data Privacy and Cybersecurity was made for Zain Zafar. He has always been determined, hardworking, and committed to pursuing his passion for cybersecurity. Zain, a Cleveland native, completed his bachelor’s in International Studies with a focus on security and intelligence at the Ohio State University. After graduating, unfortunately, he […]
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Law Enforcement’s Access to Data in America
There is simply no way around it: our personal data exists online, and it’s all too easy for everything from our search history to our health records to become subject to heightened surveillance. As new information comes out, technology is released, and court cases are decided, it’s bound to only become a murkier subject. One […]
How Pivoting Your Legal Career to Cyber Could Open Doors
Pivoting your legal career to cyber and the data privacy space can prove a wise and lucrative decision aligned with your long-term goals. By choosing to enroll in Cleveland State University’s online MLS program in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy, you are choosing to learn the foundational elements of a critical industry. With a strong baseline […]
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Data Privacy in the Age of Surveillance Capitalism
In an age when our identity seems constantly accessible online, how do we protect our personal data from those who eagerly collect every sliver and cache it away for potentially disturbing purposes? According to an article published by Science Direct, “Today, data is captured, produced, and reproduced with such regularity that its collection, utility, and […]
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What the California Privacy Rights Act Means for Privacy Professionals
The California Privacy Rights Act, or CPRA, is one of a kind in the United States – but it may not be for long. In a recent webinar, CSU’s Director of the Center for Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Brian Ray, and Director of Graduate Studies and Professional Development Julie DiBiaso examine the CPRA and explained […]
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Student Story with Antonio Taylor
Antonio Taylor, a self-professed nontraditional student, has a unique story behind his enrollment in the MLS in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy program here at CSU. Antonio comes from a security background, but his niche is physical security as opposed to cybersecurity. Only after many years of a professional career in service – and after turning […]
Navigating Privacy and Compliance Post-Dobbs Ruling
The recent reversal of Roe v. Wade has put a spotlight on digital surveillance of health-related information. In states where abortions are illegal, the vast amounts of personal information routinely collected from consumers and aggregated by data brokers potentially put women and healthcare providers at risk of prosecution. […]
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The Strategy of Cyber Law: A Degree For the Future
Brian is the Co-founder and Director of the Center for Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Law here at Cleveland-Marshall. Jeff, after decades of relevant and respected work experience, has been an adjunct professor since early 2021. Together, they deliver the inside scoop and explain the fine print of a career in cybersecurity and the advantages of earning an MLS. […]
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Cybersecurity Month Highlights Skills Gap
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The 2022 theme is See Yourself in Cyber emphasizing the critical need for people with the skills to address the growing threats in cyberspace but also the diverse range of roles that are available in this industry. The Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Security Agency (CISA) – the federal agency primarily responsible […]
The Future of Data Privacy in a Post-Roe America
Privacy professionals will face a complicated legal landscape after the Supreme Court releases its opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Based on the cornerstone of legal precedent, what used to be an established constitutional right to abortion has been struck down by the highest court in the United States. Amid these uncertain times, […]
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