The Citadel in DC program is giving the next generation of principled leaders a chance to learn directly from today’s decision makers.

Dr. Shankar Banik, a cybersecurity expert at The Citadel says cybersecurity is a problem that is managed, not solved. You can take precautions to minimize your vulnerability, but as recent high-profile attacks on the state of South Carolina, Target, Facebook, Twitter, Marriott Hotels and many, many other organizations demonstrate, no one’s information is totally safe. The more online services you use in your daily life, the more vulnerable you are, Dr. Banik warns.

The Citadel recently earned statewide recognition for its work to educate and prepare future leaders in the field of cybersecurity.

Vice News came to the 2018 Intelligence and Cybersecurity Conference at The Citadel to cover a guest of Dr. Muhammad Fraser-Rahim. Rahim is a Citadel Department of Intelligence and Security studies professor, who is also the Executive Director, North America, for Quilliam International. Quilliam International is the world’s oldest counter-extremist organization with headquarters in the United Kingdom and Washington, D.C. Fraser-Rahim works to help de-radicalize former terrorists, which is how he came to know Mohammad Khalid, the subject of this story.

“So when you mention The Citadel, people immediately think ‘solid people, strong foundation, and commitment to country.’ Everything this institution is respected for you carry out of here, and I think that’s a great advantage whether in the military or in the intelligence community.” The honorable Dan Coats, DNI

Mark Valley chats with Michael Brady, a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, career intelligence professional, and the author of several spy novels. He teaches at The Citadel (Military College of South Carolina), encouraging and patiently guiding his cadets and students to backup their choices with solid intelligence.

Juan Campana wants to use his Intelligence and Security Studies major to return to work in the federal government after graduation.

Extremist groups have tried and failed to court disenfranchised populations and play on the grievances of the African-American community.

Director Dan Coats of the DNI and Deputy Director David Bowdich of the FBI spoke at The Citadel Tuesday, September 25.

Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats issued one of the starkest and most explicit warnings to date about China’s cyber activities.