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Student Resources

Center for Cybersecurity – Student Resources The Center for Cybersecurity at ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ provides students with a wide range of resources to support their academic growth, career development, and engagement in the cybersecurity community. From practical guides and career services to student-led organizations, these opportunities help students build valuable technical skills, connect with peers and […]

Resources

Center for Cybersecurity – Resources The Center for Cybersecurity is dedicated to preparing the next generation of cybersecurity leaders while supporting the educators who guide them. Our resources are designed to provide both students and teachers with practical learning opportunities, tools, and connections to the broader cybersecurity community. Student Resources Students at ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½â€”and beyond—can […]

Cybersecurity Film Series

Center for Cybersecurity – Cybersecurity Film Series In 2019, the Center for Cybersecurity began highlighting important cybersecurity issues through documentary films as part of its inaugural Cybersecurity Film Series. Films are shown throughout October in conjunction with Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Students, faculty, staff, and members of the community are welcome to attend any showing. After […]

Cybersecurity Day

Center for Cybersecurity – Cybersecurity Day In conjunction with Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Center for Cybersecurity has hosted a Cybersecurity Day in October since 2018. The event is open to students, faculty, staff, and members of the community. 2026 Cybersecurity Day Friday, October 23, 2026, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.Business & Engineering Convergence Center 1150/1160 Additional […]

Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Center for Cybersecurity – Cybersecurity Awareness Month The Center for Cybersecurity has been a Cyber Security Alliance champion of Cybersecurity Awareness Month since 2018. Cybersecurity Awareness Month was established in 2004 by the Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Security Alliance. Held every October, Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a collaborative effort between government […]

Cybersecurity – Our Events

Our Events The Center for Cybersecurity spreads cybersecurity awareness by hosting several events throughout the year. ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ Vishing Competition The ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ Vishing Competition is a hands-on cybersecurity experience that challenges students to apply research, communication, and critical-thinking skills in a live, ethically controlled environment. Teams use open-source intelligence (OSINT) and real-time phone interactions to gather […]

Our Team

Center for Cybersecurity – Leadership Team The Center for Cybersecurity is led by a group of faculty and staff devoted to advancing the academic curriculum and community outreach of ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½. Jacob Young Director, Center for Cybersecurity, Associate Professor of Management Information Systems David Scuffham Chief Information Security Officer Angelica Perdue Associate Director, Center for […]

Research

Center for Cybersecurity – Research The Center for Cybersecurity helps coordinate and catalog ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½â€™s research on various cybersecurity-related topics, such as behavioral security research, ethics, privacy, and anonymity. Current research that falls under the scope of the Center for Cybersecurity consist of: Featured Research Young, J. A., & Farshadkhah, S. (2023) “Teaching Tip: Hook, […]

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Center for Cybersecurity – Education Vulnerability to cyber attacks has increased dramatically as usage of and reliance on technology expands. Cyber attacks can take multiple forms, ranging from corporate security breaches and social media fraud to malware and social engineering. Professionals with cybersecurity training are needed who can identify and mitigate the growing threats. ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ […]