Boston University Criminal Justice Programs

05/29/2026

BU MET’s Cybercrime Investigation & Cybersecurity concentration, part of the Criminal Justice master’s degree program, boasts a curriculum that offers joint courses from the Department of Applied Social Sciences and the Department of Computer Science, turning graduates into experts at connecting the dots between computer technologies and the criminology field.

BU MET’s Cybercrime Investigation & Cybersecurity concentration, part of the Criminal Justice master’s degree program, boasts a curriculum that offers joint courses from the Department of Applied Social Sciences and the Department of Computer Science, turning graduates into experts at connecting the dots between computer technologies and the criminology field.

Join the International White Hat Conference next week, streaming for free online, and get a glimpse of the challenges and opportunities this field poses.

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05/28/2026

⚽️ The promises to bring global drama—but it will also mean increased risks for host cities. Starting next week in Mendoza, Argentina, this year’s International White Hat Conference will examine these challenges through its theme, “Cybersecurity & Digital Crime Prevention: Building Global Readiness for Mega Events.”

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05/19/2026

There’s still time to register for the seventh annual International White Hat Conference, which will be held June 1–3, 2026.

This year’s focus is “Cybersecurity & Digital Crime Prevention: Building Global Readiness for Mega Events.”

Free to attend, the conference will be offered virtually and on-site in Argentina.

Cybercrime prevention affects us all. What role will you play in the plight?

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2026 International White Hat Conference Cybersecurity & Digital Crime Prevention: Building Global Readiness for Mega Events Hosted by Boston University and the Center for CIC June 1–3, 2026Mendoza, Argentina Online and In-Person Global mega events, such as the FIFA World Cup, present heightened ri...

05/04/2026

Mega events like the World Cup draw more than just enthusiastic viewers—they can also be an attraction for cyber-criminals.
In this video, BU MET Professor of the Practice Kyung-shick Choi discusses this year’s International White Hat Conference, which will focus on “Cybersecurity & Digital Crime Prevention: Building Global Readiness for Mega Events.

04/13/2026

Registration is now open for the seventh annual International White Hat Conference, held June 1–3, 2026—attendance is free, whether you attend virtually or on site.

With a focus on “Cybersecurity & Digital Crime Prevention: Building Global Readiness for Mega Events,” this year’s conference will be held in Mendoza, Argentina.

It is hosted by Boston University Metropolitan College’s Criminal Justice programs and its Center for Cybercrime Investigation & Cybersecurity, along with partners from the Province of Mendoza, Argentina’s Ministry of Security and Justice, major regional universities, and key private-sector organizations.

Register Today!

2026 International White Hat Conference Cybersecurity & Digital Crime Prevention: Building Global Readiness for Mega Events Hosted by Boston University and the Center for CIC June 1–3, 2026Mendoza, Argentina Online and In-Person Global mega events, such as the FIFA World Cup, present heightened ri...

12/18/2025

In the wake of the Brown University shooting, investigators will need all the help they can get. WCVB spoke to Dr. Kyung-shick Choi, the director of the Cybercrime Investigation & Cybersecurity program at Boston University's Metropolitan College, to learn about how surveillance video and cell phone data might be used to identify suspects.

The cybersecurity expert says the investigation will be a convergence of time, technology and public cooperation.

10/17/2025

“I believe that education is a human right,” says Dr. Abigail Ballou, Metropolitan College’s new Prison Education Program director, “and that when we invest in the intellectual and personal growth of all people—including those who are incarcerated—we strengthen our communities and create a more just, inclusive society.”

“I believe that education is a human right,” says Dr. Abigail Ballou, Metropolitan College’s new Prison Education Program director, “and that when we invest in the intellectual and personal growth of all people—including those who are incarcerated—we strengthen our communities and create...

09/04/2025

To jumpstart her law enforcement career, MSCJ candidate Celia “Cece” Carl was hired by the Boston University Police Department as a research graduate assistant.

Learn more about what lessons her hands-on experiences had to offer ➡️

To get a jump on her law enforcement career, MSCJ candidate Celia “Cece” Carl was hired by the Boston University Police Department as a research graduate assistant. Read on to learn about what lessons her hands-on experiences had to offer.

08/06/2025

“AI is both a driver of innovation and a disruptive force in cybersecurity,” says Cybercrime Investigation & Cybersecurity Director Kyung-shick Choi, who recently led the 2025 White Hat Conference in León, Spain.

“AI is both a driver of innovation and a disruptive force in cybersecurity,” says Cybercrime Investigation & Cybersecurity Director Kyung-shick Choi, who recently led the 2025 White Hat Conference in León, Spain. Read all about the conference.