CYBERSECURITY

including Equifax.com and Uber as reasons why cybersecurity is important.

“Whatever company it is, there's lots of personal information and personal harm done to individual users because of these hacks,” Williams said. “Hopefully, we can use this material to basically protect our citizens from these malicious attacks.

Senior computer engineering major Christian Bush said he was glad to see a company as large and influential as Facebook visiting the MSU campus.

“I know there's a lot of talent here among my peers, and quite a few people I know actually are starting to trickle down to big four companies and to bigger cities like San Francisco,” Bush said.

The Facebook representatives also promoted diversity in the tech sector while at MSU.

“Our industry needs to be reflective of the

people we aim to protect,” said Information Security Program Manager Stephanie Siteman.

Williams said the practical experience gained through the class would go a long way for students. He said the name attachment would also attract students to the program and encourage them to take the cybersecurity route.

“This gives us a company that supports our efforts and supports our students going through the program, and it basically elevates it to the next level,” Williams said.

Perkins said for his personal New Year's resolution, he wants to continue to be the best servant that he can for God and his people. He also wants to be elected Chancery Court Judge.

Tomorrow the Starkville Daily News will take a look at Ward 7 Alderman Henry Vaughn's New Year's resolutions.