The IS&T Experience Episode 4: Leadership and Cybersecurity

Meet Zaid Kakish, a UNO student who unlocked new opportunities and deepened his mastery of cybersecurity by staying involved and leading an impactful student club.

published: 2026/04/20
contact: Kaylee Pena Guerrero - College of Information Science and Technology

Photograph of Zaid Kakish, speaking during the episode with a red and black background featuring abstract circuit and network designs.

Zaid Kakish, a UNO student, discusses how being part of a student club shaped their cybersecurity journey

This episode features Zaid Kakish, a cybersecurity graduate student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), and Martha Garcia-Murillo, Ph.D., Dean of the UNO College of Information Science & Technology (IS&T). Kakish shares their involvement on campus through Nullify, a student club that explores cybersecurity fundamentals, tools, workshops, and current industry topics—all while hosting guest speakers and organizing community events.

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About the IS&T Experience Series

The IS&T Experience gives an insider look at the people and stories shaping the future of technology at the University of Nebraska Omaha's College of Information Science & Technology. Through engaging conversations with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners, discover the experiences that define our community—from navigating career development and research breakthroughs to building the skills that prepare the next generation of technology leaders.

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