Students in a cybersecurity program at Boise State University in Idaho are helping rural schools and governments monitor for cyberattacks.

The university recruited Brandon Bowlin, who most recently served as a cybersecurity director at Ascent Solutions.

A group of university leaders discussed how integral digital literacy and software skills are in ensuring students are ready for graduation.

MSPs use different tools and techniques than cybersecurity pros monitoring only a single organization, said MSPAlliance CEO Charles Weaver.

Boise State University's security-as-a-service offering to local governments around Idaho takes its name from the "Mad Max" franchise.