Georgia Tech OMS Cybersecurity

When patient care is the top priority, hospital systems must remain continuously operational, and many hospitals rely on legacy devices; vulnerability remediation becomes difficult to keep up with, leaving systems exposed to cyberattacks.

Georgia Tech expert Brendan Saltaformaggio and his team of researchers have partnered with three Georgia hospitals to better understand healthcare cybersecurity gaps and develop tools to quickly identify and remediate system vulnerabilities.

However, testing directly on live hospital networks could put critical systems — and patient care — at risk. To address this challenge, Saltaformaggio, an associate professor in the OMS Cybersecurity program, and the Hospital-Integrated Vulnerability Identification and Proactive Remediation (H‑VIPER) team have dedicated the first phase of this estimated three-year project to building a “sandbox" or full hospital network simulation. This environment allows researchers to explore vulnerabilities and test solutions without disrupting clinical operations.

This federally funded project aims to uncover new approaches to vulnerability management that can ultimately be deployed in real hospital networks — without interfering with patient care.

Learn more about Saltaformaggio’s research: https://www.techtarget.com/healthtechsecurity/feature/Georgia-Tech-builds-network-sandbox-to-test-hospital-cyber-defenses

Venturing outside of your comfort zone requires courage and determination. Dustin embraced the challenge, took the leap, and invested in his growth with intention. The OMS Cybersecurity program helped him re-energize his career and pursue new opportunities. The future looks bright, Dustin! 🎓🐝

Amazing things happen when passion meets purpose, and Zalal’s journey proves it. While completing the OMS Cybersecurity program, he stepped into the role of Information System Security Officer (ISSO) with the Georgia Tech Research Institute, where he’s proud to strengthen national security and support the next generation of tech innovators. Congrats, Zalal! 🎓🐝

The OMS Cybersecurity program marked a turning point in Prasad’s career. After waiting for his daughters to graduate and head off to college, he jumped into the program, eager to advance both academically and professionally. The OMS Cybersecurity program transformed his industrial laundry background into a specialized cybersecurity skill set that now supports complex, high-impact security initiatives.

He calls this journey “one of the most meaningful highlights of his career, not just because of the degree I pursued, but because it demonstrated resilience, time management, and the ability to succeed while prioritizing my career.” Way to go, Prasad! 🎓🐝

Cybersecurity software bans caused by geopolitical tensions decrease global awareness of malicious activity, which ultimately delays response times.

In a recent study, Georgia Tech researchers uncovered major gaps in today’s threat intelligence pipeline, including limited data sharing and widespread sandbox evasion. Brenden Kuerbis, executive director of the Online Master of Science in Cybersecurity, explores how threat intelligence provenance can help preserve global collaboration even as political pressures push systems toward fragmentation.

https://vist.ly/4vcsk

The final application deadline for OMS Analytics is Sunday, March 15. Have your application completed and submitted, including any supporting documents, by midnight on March 15 to be considered for entry.

Classes start August 24, 2026.

Application deadline warning! ⏰
This Sunday, Feb. 1, is the Standard Application Deadline for our Online Master of Science degrees. If you’re interested in applying for OMS Analytics or OMS Cybersecurity, be sure to have all application requirements completed and submitted by midnight on Feb. 1.

Still need some extra time? Don’t worry. The Final Application Deadline is March 15.

Apply now: https://vist.ly/4pnze

Tech researchers found a vulnerability that could let cybercriminals hijack self-driving cars. The attack can stay dormant until triggered, creating a serious safety risk for passengers. Read the study co-authored by OMS Cyber associate professor Brendan Saltaformaggio.

https://vist.ly/4qbby

Application deadline warning! ⏰
This Sunday, Feb. 1, is the Standard Application Deadline for our Online Master of Science degrees. If you’re interested in applying for OMS Analytics or OMS Cybersecurity, be sure to have all application requirements completed and submitted by midnight on Feb. 1.

Still need some extra time? Don’t worry. The Final Application Deadline is March 15.

Apply now: https://vist.ly/4pnze

Saman Zonouz, director of the Cyber-physical Systems Track, examines how the integration of internet-connected computers into critical infrastructure is “creating a world where the line between code and physical destruction is irrevocably blurred.”

Explore his thoughts: https://vist.ly/4ph5n