80 Cybersecurity Terms to Know, from Anti-Phishing to Zombie

A cyber attack takes place every 39 seconds, according to a University of Maryland study. Consequently, organizations receive thousands or even millions of alerts each month. Security analysts must stay up to date with the latest cyber-attack strategies, security tools, …

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Job Roles for Data Analysts

In the field of data, data analysts are responsible for answering questions about business from context of data; leverage data to create new product features and tend to do more modeling and open-ended research. This article aims to provide an overview of …

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Lauren Coury Career Advisor
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4 Cybersecurity Career Paths and How to Train for Them

The cybersecurity industry is growing at an exponential pace—and so are cybersecurity job postings. Cybersecurity professionals are in high demand, as companies in just about every industry need to protect their businesses from data breaches and cyberattacks.

If cybersecurity is …

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Cybersecurity vs. Computer Science: What’s the Difference?

The difference between cybersecurity vs. computer science is subtle since cybersecurity is a specialization within computer science. Cybersecurity specialists primarily deal with protecting companies, data, and systems from cyberattacks, like ransomware, viruses, or phishing attempts. On the other hand, computer …

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What is Healthcare Management?

Have you ever considered a career on the business side of healthcare? Check out this article on Coursera to learn more!

What is Healthcare Management? A Career Guide

By Michael "Rudi" Rudisill (he/him)
Michael "Rudi" Rudisill (he/him) Assistant Director, Career Services
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What Is Cybersecurity?

By 2025, total global data storage will likely reach 200 zettabytes (one zettabyte = one trillion gigabytes!). And 90% of the population over age six — that’s 7.5 billion people — will be generating data online by 2030.

While the convenience of our …

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A Day in the Life : Assistant Wind Developer for an Independent Power Company (Energy)

8:00 AM: After waking up in the Holiday Inn in a remote part of Iowa, you get in your rented SUV and drive into town to have a breakfast meeting at the local diner with the mayor. Your development team …

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When Do College Students Need to Do an Internship?

You may know that internships are a great launching point for your career, giving you a leg up in the application process, professional experience, job skills, and more. But when do college students need to do an internship? Is it …

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Top Non-Tech Roles in the Tech Industry

The technology sector is expected to grow at a consistent rate over the course of the next decade. Currently, the tech industry in the United States represents around 35% of the entire market worldwide, which means there will be a …

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Get advice from your greatest resource-Duke Alumni!

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Megan Wilson (she/her) Associate Director, Communications and Outreach
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