Following the recent cybersecurity breach impacting the City of Saint Paul’s systems, Metro State University’s own Dr. Faisal Kaleem, professor of cybersecurity, has been in high demand with local media outlets seeking expert analysis.
Dr. Kaleem has appeared on multiple television and radio programs over the past few weeks, including segments with KARE 11, Minnesota Public Radio (MPR News), and WCCO Radio, where he explained the nature of the attack, its potential impacts on residents, and steps organizations can take to protect critical infrastructure.
In his interviews, Dr. Kaleem emphasized the importance of proactive security measures, cyber hygiene training, and collaboration between government and private cybersecurity experts.
“Cyber incidents like this remind us that no organization is immune,” he said during one interview. “The key is to build resilience so that when—not if—an attack happens, the damage can be contained, and recovery can happen quickly.”
As the founder of several cybersecurity education initiatives at Metro State, Dr. Kaleem has long advocated for workforce readiness in this field, noting that skilled cybersecurity professionals are critical to safeguarding cities and organizations against increasingly sophisticated threats.
The full recordings of Dr. Kaleem’s recent media appearances are available below: