The University Relations Department has put out an informative FAQ (scroll half-way down) which further explains the nature of the break-in and the current status of the investigation.
The real impact might not just be from the information accessed. George Mason University has numerous agreements with many contractors in government and defense related fields. As a relatively new school, it has worked to build up prestige and relationships in the area. Many of those enrolled in IT&E programs are actively sought after by the industry and are placed in jobs before they even graduate. Since I am a student in Mason's Information Security program,this is somewhat of a concern, as this incident could potentially effect their recruiting efforts for some time to come.
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The University Relations Department has put out an informative FAQ (scroll half-way down) which further explains the nature of the break-in and the current status of the investigation.
The real impact might not just be from the information accessed. George Mason University has numerous agreements with many contractors in government and defense related fields. As a relatively new school, it has worked to build up prestige and relationships in the area. Many of those enrolled in IT&E programs are actively sought after by the industry and are placed in jobs before they even graduate. Since I am a student in Mason's Information Security program,this is somewhat of a concern, as this incident could potentially effect their recruiting efforts for some time to come.