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Cybersecurity remains one of the most important — and unpredictable — topics shaping today’s technology landscape. At AFROTECH™ 2024, Nicole Dove, director of security engineering at Riot Games, led a session on how bad actors use artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance cyberattacks and how defenders are evolving to stay ahead. Moderated by Dr. Christine Izuakor, founder and CEO of Cyber Pop-up, the session also included Lola Obamehinti, founder of Nigerian Techie who has over a decade of experience at major tech companies including eBay. During the session, Dove and Obamehinti were presented with high-stakes real-world scenarios to respond to live. “We’ve all heard a lot of the nightmare stories over the last year, especially when it comes to security,” Izuakor said. “Everything from unprecedented amounts of data being leaked to social media hacks to a global IT outage — and it’s important as leaders for us to be able to respond in ways that are efficient, to remain calm, to think...
Jackson State University in Jackson, MS, will be able to support its students pursuing careers in cybersecurity. According to a news release, the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) has received a $2 million grant from the Entergy Charitable Foundation. To be allocated over several payments, the grant supports the establishment of the Critical Power Grid Network Security Lab, which will provide the launching pad for cybersecurity careers. “I am honored to receive this generous grant on behalf of Jackson State University . This gift will have a lasting impact on the lives of our students and the future of the energy sector,” JSU President Marcus Thompson, Ph.D., said in the news release. “Looking ahead, this lab will not only benefit Jackson State University and our students, but it will also play a critical role in shaping the broader energy landscape.” Haley Fisackerly , Entergy Mississippi president and CEO, commented: “The robust growth in our company and the state...
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration ( NASA ) spent time at the 2024 National Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Week Conference in Philadelphia, PA, showcasing its initiatives aimed at engaging underrepresented and underserved students in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The conference — which started Sept. 15, 2024, and ends Sept. 19 — is part of an ongoing White House initiative that brings together the nation’s leading HBCU leaders to celebrate the vital role the institutions will continue to play in advancing workforce development, economic advancement, and higher education. According to NASA , one of the highlights of its participation at the event is the Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) Innovation and Tech Transfer Idea Competition (MITTIC), featuring a hackathon where students will develop innovative solutions that benefit humanity. This year, the focus was on using NASA technologies to tackle common...
Our relationship with artificial intelligence (AI) technology has the power to transform human interaction and this professional wants us to use it to our advantage. Tanneasha Gordon has had a first-hand look at how AI has come in to change our relationship with technology as well as how markets and businesses operate at scale. With more than 17 years of advising on privacy, she leads the charge at Deloitte US Data & Digital Trust by building durable ad privacy and compliance solutions along with advising content compliance, data governance, and security. As a go-to leader in times of crisis, Gordon has no issue with the ever-evolving landscape of technology. She helps to direct companies with developing remediation strategies, interpreting requirements, assessing readiness, and a host of other qualities needed to push the needle forward in the space. “As we move from simple AI systems to complex foundational models and usher in AGI – understanding how this technology can benefit...
Nicole Dove stresses the importance of adapting to the times in a world where technology is ever-evolving. As the director of security engineering at video game company Riot Games, Dove has always been passionate about cybersecurity. While many people fear what may come due to AI technology, she embraces what’s next by perfecting her craft and encouraging others to explore the available career options within the field. “So many people are interested in working in cybersecurity but have no idea what the opportunities entail,” Dove told AFROTECH™. For her, it was all about finding her way into the field because cybersecurity was not her initial interest. “I love helping people WIN. Winners never quit, and quitters never win,” she wrote. “Seeing the light bulb go off when someone is inspired by my journey and can see himself in my shoes is really where the heart work is for me.” Dove has 20 years of experience in audit, operations, and cybersecurity. At Riot Games, she leads a team of...
A new esports center will be on the way for the Los Angeles community. According to a press release, Riot Games has pledged $2 million to SoLa Impact ’s I CAN Foundation . The commitment will support the completion of SoLa’s Technology and Entrepreneurship Center . The center will provide free technology education to the future generation of Black and brown leaders, entrepreneurs, game developers, and more in South Los Angeles. In addition, students will have an opportunity to build career readiness and skills, according to the company’s website. S oLa’s esports center can be expected to open in early 2022 at SoLa’s Beehive campus. Los Angeles students will have the opportunity to further their lifelong passions with access to “coding, animation, graphic design, digital content creation, esports development, entrepreneurship, and practical life and job skills,” a press release revealed. “Over the last few years, Riot has made a commitment to increase representation in the gaming...
Yesterday, Dreamscape announced an incoming interactive experience for fans to embark on galactic missions and relive the Hollywood blockbuster “Men In Black.” Dreamscape and Sony Pictures Virtual Reality will re-imagine the comedic sci-fi film with “Men In Black: First Assignment,” on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, in Los Angeles-based Westfield Century City shopping center. “Location-based VR is an important part of Sony Pictures Virtual Reality’s strategy to grow our brands and expand them to new audiences,” said Jake Zim, Senior Vice President of Virtual Reality for Sony Pictures Entertainment in a press release. “Working with Dreamscape provides us with the unique opportunity to transport people into the immersive world of Men In Black and bring the magic of the franchise to longtime fans and new audiences alike.” Dreamscape announced “Men In Black: First Assignment” will allow six attendees per round to partake in an exhilarating adventure where they will face and defeat incoming...
Billions of people in every country on earth play games, now more than ever it’s more important that every gamer can see themselves in the games they play . Video game developer Riot Games is making sure that characters developed in its games reflect players around the world. The player experience is important to Riot and one of its values is to put them first by listening, learning and putting feedback into action. The company is the mastermind behind one of the industry’s most popular video games, League of Legends . With 150 characters, the game includes dynamic champions from various backgrounds and cultures, including Black champs Ekko, Lucian and Senna. Every champion has a unique storyline in the player-focused game, but Ekko, Lucian and Senna are among the characters who represent the Black Diaspora in the League of Legends gaming world. “We’re not a monolithic group of people,” Joshua Parker, engineer for Riot’s champion team and diversity advocate at the company. “Everyone...
Industry veteran Angela Roseboro is joining Riot Games as the company’s first ever Chief Diversity Officer, according to an announcement on the company’s website. Roseboro comes to Riot from Dropbox, where she served as the company’s chief diversity officer. Before that, she held a similar role at T. Rowe Price. She’ll report to Emily Winkle, Riot’s Chief People Officer. “I can’t wait to get started and to do my part to make sure we have a culture that embraces the uniqueness of every Rioter and a community where everyone feels a sense of belonging,” Roseboro said in a statement. Roseboro is joining the company at a hectic time. Last year, an in-depth report from Kotaku’s Cecilia D’Anastasio revealed that sexism and a toxic work environment were ingrained deeply throughout Riot. Kotaku spoke to 28 employees — former and current — who described a company rife with “bro culture”. One person interviewed described a situation where she presented an idea that was shot down, only for a...