Arun Vishwanath
Associate Professor @ University at Buffalo
Buffalo, United States
Arun Vishwanath is a startup investor at University at Buffalo in Buffalo. Arun Vishwanath studies the "people problem" of cyber security. His research focuses on improving individual, organizational, and national resilience to cyber attacks by focusing on the weakest links in cyber securityall of us Internet users. Arun's interest is in understanding why organizational insiders willingly exfiltratesensitive organizational data; why people become unintentional insiders by falling prey to social engineering attacks that come-in through email and social media; and on ways we can harness this understanding to secure cyber space. He also examines how various groups-criminal syndicates, terrorist networks, hacktivists-utilize cyber space to commit crime, spread mis-information, recruit operatives, and radicalize others. Arun's research on improving cyber resilience against online social engineering has been funded by the National Science Foundation. He has written and published over two-dozen articles on technology users and cyber security issues and his research has been presented to principals at national security and law enforcement agencies around the world. Arun's research has also been featured on CNN, USA Today, Politico, and many other national and international news outlets.
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About University at Buffalo
Although the State University of New York system boasts a number of impressive colleges, none are as comprehensive as the University at Buffalo (UB). With nearly 30,000 students, the University at Buffalo is the largest of the SUNYs, yet it maintains a low student-to-faculty ratio under 13:1.UB’s academics are divided amongst more than a dozenschools and colleges. About 100 undergraduate degrees are available, as well as nearly 300 master’s, doctoral and professional degrees. This staggering variety of academics is enough to satisfy even the most intellectually curious of students.Student life at UB features a number of ways to get involved, including service programs, student organizations, and Greek life. The university also organizes several cultural events throughout the year, such as concerts and guest speakers.The typical University at Buffalo financial aid packages is consist of a federal grant and loan, a campus job and an institutional scholarship. UB’s scholarships are based on merit and can be renewed for up to four years.Admissions to UB are competitive, and the university recommends rigorous college prep coursework in high school. Your academic record is the main consideration, but UB’s admissions officers also consider a variety of criteria, such as community service, creative ability, and leadership.
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