Center for Data, Mathematical, and Computational Sciences

March 27, 2025Humanity in the Age of AI & Cybersecurity: An Interdisciplinary Exploration

Please join us for a Presidential Speaker Series fireside chat with President Jebb and Charlie Lewis, McKinsey & Co. Partner, exploring AI and Cybersecurity’s transformative impact. Drawing from military, academic, and corporate expertise, Lewis will unpack critical insights for business, education, government, and humanity. Q&A to follow. All welcome!

April 7th, 1pm

Trustees Pavilion

No registration is required!

March 27, 2025New Cybersecurity Major featured in Ramapo Magazine

DMC’s new Cybersecurity major, created in Fall 2024, is featured in this semester’s Ramapo Magazine. Check out what the College has to say about the program, cybersecurity, and career opportunities in the field!

We are addressing the growing demand for cybersecurity professionals. More than a traditional technical program, this degree integrates technical skills with insights from psychology, ethics, and criminal justice.
Students will gain comprehensive training that prepares them for the complex challenges of cybersecurity, learning not just coding and network protection, but also the critical human and ethical dimensions of digital security. With over 700,000 unfilled cybersecurity jobs in the U.S., this program offers an exciting opportunity for students to enter a dynamic and essential field.

Read the full Ramapo Magazine article

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February 19, 2025Interested in double majoring in Computer Science and Cybersecurity at Ramapo?

If you are wondering if you can double major in Computer Science and Ramapo’s newest tech major – Cybersecurity, the answer is yes! Here’s a guide with the things you need to consider, along with a possible 4-year plan.

Double majors are able to double count up to 9 courses for both their Computer Science and Cybersecurity BS degree. The guide helps you understand which courses are double counted, which cannot be, and how to make sure you stay on track.

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January 28, 2025DMC Fair keynote speaker: Michael Geraghty

Director of the NJ Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC) and Chief Information Security Officer for the State of New Jersey

DMC Fair Save-The-Date!

Date/Time: Wednesday, 4/23/25, 5-7 pm

Location: Ramapo College, Trustees Pavilion

Join us for the Center for Data, Mathematical, and Computational Sciences (DMC) Fair on April 23th, 2025.

Following the keynote speech, attendees can view posters showcasing Ramapo students’ research projects in Data, Mathematical, and Computational Sciences. Attendees will be able to network with Ramapo students and faculty as well as industry professionals. Awards will be given for the best posters and refreshments will be served.

From Bytes to Insights: Practical Data Science Applications in Cybersecurity

In this presentation, Michael Geraghty, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the State of New Jersey will bridge the gap between academic data science concepts and their real-world applications in the field of cybersecurity. Drawing from extensive industry experience, Mr. Geraghty will demonstrate how data science techniques are applied in threat detection, risk assessment, and incident response in enterprise environments. Through case studies and practical examples, attendees will gain insights into the challenges and opportunities of applying data science in a cybersecurity context. By the end of the session, attendees will have a clearer understanding of how their data science skills can be applied to solve real-world cybersecurity problems, as well as the career paths available in this rapidly evolving field. The talk will conclude with a Q&A session.

Michael Geraghty is the State of New Jersey’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Director of the New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC). In these roles Director Geraghty is responsible for the development and execution of the State’s cybersecurity strategy. He is responsible for leading and coordinating New Jersey’s cybersecurity efforts while building resiliency throughout the State and has direct responsibility for all aspects of statewide cybersecurity operations; governance, risk and compliance; and incident response.

Mr. Geraghty is an accomplished cybersecurity executive with a history of building innovative and model programs in private and public sector enterprises including roles as CISO of the Hudson’s Bay Company, Chief Information Officer of the National and International Centers for Missing and Exploited Children, Vice President of High Technology Investigations at Prudential Financial, and Network Intrusion Detection Manager, Lucent Technologies/Bell Labs. Mr. Geraghty began his career with the New Jersey State Police, where he served 12 years and led the formation and development of its High Technology Crimes Investigations Unit.

He has provided expert testimony before the United States Congress and in federal, state, and international courts on computer crime investigations and forensics. Geraghty is a past president of the Northeast Chapter of the High Technology Crimes Investigation Association and has held leadership roles in the National Strategic Policy Council on Cyber and Electronic Crime.

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