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African American Studies

The African American Studies minor engages students in the interdisciplinary study of African-American history and culture. This program emphasizes Black political, social, cultural, literary, and intellectual expression and the variety and scope of African American Studies as a discipline. Centering race as a category of analysis, courses explore Black experiences and perspectives in intersection with […]

Women’s and Gender Studies

The Women’s and Gender Studies minor is an interdisciplinary program which takes gender as its central category of analysis in the examination of social, cultural, economic, and aesthetic systems. Courses focus on the social construction of gender identity, gender relations, and gender systems. Through discussions and engaged learning experiences, you study how gender intersects with […]

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Security Awareness Training

Center for Cybersecurity – Security Awareness Training At the Center for Cybersecurity, we believe that protecting information is everyone’s responsibility—not just the job of IT professionals. That’s why we offer security awareness training for the general public, designed to help individuals, businesses, and community organizations strengthen their defenses against cyber threats. What We Offer Our […]

¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ Red Team

Center for Cybersecurity – ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ Red Team The ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ Red Team is the centerpiece of ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½â€™s hands-on cybersecurity education. Formed through MIS 483 – Advanced Ethical Hacking, serving on the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ Red Team provides students with a unique opportunity to step into the role of ethical hackers and conduct full-scale security assessments for real […]

Cybersecurity Clinic

Center for Cybersecurity – ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ Cybersecurity Clinic The ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ Cybersecurity Clinic is a student-run initiative dedicated to strengthening the cybersecurity resilience of Central Illinois. Our mission is twofold: to provide hands-on learning opportunities for ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ students and to offer valuable security support to local organizations that may not otherwise have access to professional resources. What […]

Cyber 100

Center for Cybersecurity – Cyber 100 Cyber 100 is an exclusive, one-day cybersecurity event hosted by the Center for Cybersecurity at ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½. This program introduces high school students to the exciting and ever-evolving field of cybersecurity, providing hands-on experiences, expert insights, and a real-world cybersecurity competition. This year, Cyber 100 will be held on […]

Services

Center for Cybersecurity – Services The Center for Cybersecurity offers a variety of consulting and training services to the local community. ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ Cybersecurity Clinic The ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ Cybersecurity Clinic provides hands-on assistance to local businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations seeking to improve their cybersecurity posture. Through faculty guidance and student involvement, the Clinic offers services such […]

BSides Peoria

Center for Cybersecurity – BSides Peoria The Center for Cybersecurity has hosted the BSides Peoria cybersecurity conference at ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ since its establishment by the Illinois Cyber Foundation in 2023. Each BSides is a community-driven framework for building events for and by information security community members. The goal is to expand the spectrum of conversation beyond […]

Educator Resources

Center for Cybersecurity – Educator Resources The Center for Cybersecurity at ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ is committed to supporting educators who inspire the next generation of cyber professionals. Our Educator Resources page brings together trusted organizations, ready-to-use curriculum, engaging course activities, national competitions, and professional development opportunities designed to strengthen cybersecurity education at all levels. Whether you […]