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Computer Science
Author: Mikaila Fluth Computer science is like being a detective, but instead of solving mysteries, you solve puzzles using computers! Imagine you have a magical box that can do anything you want, but first, you must tell it exactly what to do. That's where computer...
What Is Authentication
Author: Mikaila Fluth What is Authentication? Authentication is a way to prove that you are who you say you are. It's like showing a special pass or secret code to get into a clubhouse or treehouse. With the right pass or code, you can get in. Why Do We...
What is Access Control?
Author: Mikala Fluth What is Access Control? Access control is like having a special key or password to enter a secret clubhouse or treehouse. Just like you wouldn't want anyone to be able to enter your treehouse without permission, access control helps keep...
Coding, Circuits, and Creativity: Spring 2025 with CybHER’s After-School Program
Author: Mikaila Fluth Last spring, the Dakota State University campus buzzed with an infectious sense of creativity, humor, amazement, and discovery every afternoon. 144 K–8 students from Madison Central School District came to DSU twice monthly to get a taste...
Digital Natives 2025: Two Weeks of Technology, Culture, and Connection
Author: Mikaila Fluth Sixteen South Dakota high school students this summer rode through a route that took them from the starting point of Kyle, South Dakota, to the heart of DSU's Madison campus and the city of Sioux Falls. The Digital Natives Technology Camp,...
GenCyber Girls Camp at DSU Highlights: Camp 2025
Author: Mikaila Fluth This June, Dakota State University buzzed with energy as 120 middle school girls from across the nation came together for the 2025 GenCyber Girls Camp, hosted by the CybHER team. Designed to ignite interest in cybersecurity and engage the...
Dakota State University and Women in Cybersecurity Photographic Release Form
I, ___________________ , grant permission to the South Dakota Board of Regents (SDBOR), Dakota State University (DSU) and its agents and employees the irrevocable and unrestricted right to use, reproduce and publish photographs and/or video images taken of me for the...
Protecting Yourself From Cyberbullying
Author: Mikaila Fluth Cyberbullying refers to the act of using digital communication tools, such as social media, messaging apps, or online platforms, to harass, intimidate, or harm others. It involves repeated and intentional behavior aimed at causing emotional...
OSINT
Author: Mikaila Fluth Imagine you're a detective, like the ones in your favorite mystery stories. But instead of solving mysteries in dark, foggy alleys, you use a computer and the internet. This is what people do when they use something called OSINT. Let's dive into...
Operating Systems
Author: Mikaila Fluth A computer operating system (OS) is a software program that manages and controls the hardware and software resources of a computer. It serves as an interface between the user and the computer, enabling users to interact with the computer system...