<![CDATA[Good Neighbor Stories]]> https://newsroom.statefarm.com/ en-us Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:15:17 +0200 Tue, 04 Oct 2022 20:43:44 +0200 <![CDATA[Good Neighbor Stories]]> https://content.presspage.com/clients/150_1441.jpg https://newsroom.statefarm.com/ 144 At Illinois State, cybersecurity program growing more popular https://newsroom.statefarm.com/illinois-state-cybersecurity-program-growing-more-popular/ https://newsroom.statefarm.com/illinois-state-cybersecurity-program-growing-more-popular/535573About State Farm:

For over 100 years, the mission of State Farm has been to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected and realize their dreams. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company and its affiliates are the largest providers of auto and home insurance combined in the United States. Its more than 19,200 agent offices and over 62,000 employees serve over 96 million policies and accounts – including auto, fire, life, health, commercial policies and financial services accounts. Commercial auto insurance, along with coverage for renters, business owners, boats and motorcycles, is also available. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 32 on the 2025 Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit http://www.statefarm.com. 

]]>State Farm and Illinois State University celebrate the growth of the cybersecurity program and its renovated space in Julian Hall.

]]>State Farm and Illinois State University celebrate the growth of the cybersecurity program and its renovated space in Julian Hall. Read the full story published in The Pantagraph.

]]> Tue, 04 Oct 2022 13:43:44 -0500 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/1441/500_52405008825-d9ba5fd5e2-k.jpg?10000 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/1441/52405008825-d9ba5fd5e2-k.jpg?10000 Solving complex crimes: Cybersecurity grads fight global threat https://newsroom.statefarm.com/cybersecurity-grads/ https://newsroom.statefarm.com/cybersecurity-grads/486079About State Farm:

For over 100 years, the mission of State Farm has been to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected and realize their dreams. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company and its affiliates are the largest providers of auto and home insurance combined in the United States. Its more than 19,200 agent offices and over 62,000 employees serve over 96 million policies and accounts – including auto, fire, life, health, commercial policies and financial services accounts. Commercial auto insurance, along with coverage for renters, business owners, boats and motorcycles, is also available. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 32 on the 2025 Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit http://www.statefarm.com. 

]]>Do suspicious emails from unknown senders make you nervous? Can you swipe your credit card or make online purchases without worrying your financial information and identity are at risk because a company’s database may be hacked?

Have no fear. The next generation of cybercrime fighters are preparing to take on this challenge at Illinois State’s Center for Cybersecurity Research and Education. State Farm provided a $3M grant to help develop the future workforce of cybersecurity professionals.

Read the full story from ISU: Solving complex crimes: Illinois State University cybersecurity grads fight global threat

 

]]> Wed, 15 Dec 2021 09:05:45 -0600 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/1441/500_cyber.png?10000 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/1441/cyber.png?10000 Investing in the Cybersecurity Workforce of the Future https://newsroom.statefarm.com/investing-in-the-cybersecurity-workforce-of-the-future/ https://newsroom.statefarm.com/investing-in-the-cybersecurity-workforce-of-the-future/449347ISU names Dr. Shaoen Wu State Farm Endowed Chair of Cybersecurity.About State Farm:

For over 100 years, the mission of State Farm has been to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected and realize their dreams. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company and its affiliates are the largest providers of auto and home insurance combined in the United States. Its more than 19,200 agent offices and over 62,000 employees serve over 96 million policies and accounts – including auto, fire, life, health, commercial policies and financial services accounts. Commercial auto insurance, along with coverage for renters, business owners, boats and motorcycles, is also available. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 32 on the 2025 Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit http://www.statefarm.com. 

]]>Hardly a day goes by without media or companies reporting on a new cyberattack. Whether it is spyware, malware, or stolen data, information and privacy is constantly at risk. Now more than ever, understanding and preventing hackers and cyberthieves from infiltrating computers and connected technology is critical. As a result, cybersecurity employees are in high demand.

With the help of a $4 million investment from State Farm®, Illinois State University launched a cybersecurity major and is preparing students for this fast growing career field.

This charitable grant helped establish the Cybersecurity Center on campus, providing laboratory workspace and student collaboration areas for students in the School of Information Technology. The investment also created an Endowed Chair of Cybersecurity position. The important leadership position helps with recruiting and retaining the highest quality faculty for the department.

Earlier this month, ISU President Larry Dietz announced the selection of Dr. Shaoen Wu as the inaugural State Farm Endowed Chair of Cybersecurity in the School of Information Technology.

“Illinois State’s cybersecurity program is a true point of pride,” said President Larry Dietz. “The State Farm Endowed Chair position enables Illinois State to establish a reputation of strength and perpetuity in an increasingly vital field.”

~ Read the full story from ISU.

 

 

]]> Tue, 27 Apr 2021 16:26:00 -0500 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/1441/500_042721isucybersecuritychairfeaturedimage.png?10000 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/1441/042721isucybersecuritychairfeaturedimage.png?10000 Five Frightening Facts https://newsroom.statefarm.com/five-frightening-facts-c2s/ https://newsroom.statefarm.com/five-frightening-facts-c2s/306062Data breaches are a common occurrence. From stolen credit card information to phishing links, it's important to keep your information secure. Here are some frightening facts to ponder the next time you need to change your password.

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