iconectiv Chief Information Security Officer to Present at NYIT’s Undergraduate Program for Security of Mobile Devices and Wireless Networks

What:

The New York Institute of Technology’s 10-week summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program provides opportunities for motivated, talented undergraduate students to collaborate with faculty and graduate students on research about securing smartphones and their networks using both hardware and software approaches. All participants submit a research paper, produce a research poster, and make a final presentation. Students also participate in activities including workshops, meetings, professional conferences and field trips in and around New York City to enhance their program experience and prepare for graduate school.

Who:

Michael Iwanoff is Chief Information Security Officer at iconectiv, an authoritative partner of the global communications industry connecting more than two billion people every day. At REU, he will present “Understanding the Career Roadmap” to students interested in careers in cybersecurity.

Iwanoff has over 15 years of experience building and implementing comprehensive IT security, risk and compliance programs for global organizations including AIG, Barclays, Comcast and AT&T. He holds numerous security certifications, including CISSP, CISM, CISA and CRISC.

 When:

The REU program runs from May 30 to August 3. Iwanoff’s presentation is Tuesday, June 26, at 2 p.m. ET.

Where:

The NYIT School of Engineering & Computing Sciences labs and facilities in New York City.

About iconectiv

At iconectiv, we envision a world without boundaries, where the ability to access and exchange information is simple, secure and seamless. As the authoritative partner of the communications industry for more than 30 years, our market-leading solutions enable the interconnection of networks, devices, and applications for more than two billion people every day. Working closely with private, government and non-governmental organizations, iconectiv has intimate knowledge of the intricacies and complexities of creating, operating and securing the telecommunications infrastructure for service providers, governments and enterprises. iconectiv provides network and operations management, numbering, registry, messaging and fraud and identity solutions to more than 1,200 customers globally. A US-based company, Telcordia Technologies, does business as iconectiv. For more information, visit www.iconectiv.com.

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