Three OHIO students win cybersecurity fellowship

Ohio University students Jibriel Adjei, Katlyn Schaeferle, and Gerald Agendia were recently awarded the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) Central Ohio Chapter Cybersecurity Fellowship.  

The fellowship is a selective program that provides one-on-one coaching to college students with ISACA professionals and assists in funding college expenses with a $500 scholarship. Once students complete the program, they earn the ISACA Central Ohio Chapter Cybersecurity Fellow designation, along with an officially recognized cyber-related certificate issued by ISACA.  

Jibriel Adjei is a graduate student studying information and telecommunication systems in the J. Warren McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies. Adjei has an eager outlook on the future with this new opportunity through ISACA. 

 “I am looking forward to connecting network engineering with cybersecurity,” he said. “With my background in building and operating service provider networks, I have seen how critical security is to keeping systems reliable and safe. Through ISACA, I am excited to deepen my knowledge in security and collaborate with experienced professionals who are shaping best practices across the industry.” 

Bruce Tong, assistant professor of instruction in the McClure School, is proud of Adjei’s accomplishment. 

“I'm happy Jibriel was one of the winners,” Tong said. “This sets him up to go further and complete one of the better industry certifications and be part of the ISACA community, related to audit, risk, and security.” 

Gerald Agendia is a graduate student studying information and telecommunication systems. Agendia has an interest in the growing field of cybersecurity.  

“I am eager to explore the cybersecurity field in Central Ohio because it is both a growing hub for technology and a community where my skills can make a meaningful impact,” he said. 

The last OHIO winner, Katlyn Schaeferle, is an undergraduate student studying finance, entrepreneurship, and business analytics in the College of Business. Schaeferle notes how ISACA has helped her stand out.  

“Being a business major comes with high competition because of its immense popularity,” she said. “This program has helped me in my professional development by giving me a standout component compared to my peers. Cybersecurity is an aspect in finance that is becoming increasingly more sought out to protect a firm's confidential data and assets, so this opportunity should make my resume more attractive to potential employers.”