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Our programs in artificial intelligence, cyber defense, cybersecurity, computer information systems, computer science, and data analytics are creating pathways for the next generation.
Institute for Cybersecurity & Emerging Technologies
ΞΆΓάȦ’s Cyber Range, the first of its kind in RI, will offer hands-on, real-world experience in Cybersecurity and AI.
A Mission to Serve a Vital Need
Designated as a national Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, the Institute for Cybersecurity & Emerging Technologies prepares students and working professionals with the technical and business skills to meet the challenges and growing demand of the 21st century.
A Recognized Leader
With a unique focus on business, workplace experience, job placement, and career development the Institute is recognized by the Department of Defense and the National Security Agency as a leader in developing highly skilled professionals in: Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, and other emerging technologies.β€―
"The Institute is a transformative endeavor for ΞΆΓάΘ¦ and our state. We are a regional center of excellence for this critical industry. Our leading researchers and professionals are developing practical and policy approaches to the cybersecurity challenges facing businesses, non-profits and government."- Distinguished Chair of the Institute, Congressman James Langevin
GenCyber Camp
This National Security Agency program provides free summer cybersecurity camp. As a camp host, ΞΆΓάΘ¦ provides teachers andΒ rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors with a two-week experience to inspire entrance into the field of cybersecurity.
Half-Day GenCyber Events
Be one of the many high schools who have already visited us for a half-day GenCyber event. You'll go on a campus tour, participate in a Data Visualization/CS/IT activity, learn about CSIS Programs and IT careers, and have lunch in our dining center.
Why Cybersecurity? Why at ΞΆΓάΘ¦?
Launched in 2023, the Institute is slated to become a national center of excellence in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, machine learning and other emerging technologies.
There will be a 34.7% employment growth for Information Security Analysts between 2021 and 2031. (prediction from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
The demand for cybersecurity experts is high, but the number of professionals is low. Over 2,700 job openings in Rhode Island. (cyberseek.org)
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Press Inquiries
For all media and press inquiries, including interview requests, regarding the Institute for Cybersecurity & Emerging Technologies at ΞΆΓάΘ¦, please contact our public relations partner, New Harbor Group.
Institutional Security Resources
ΞΆΓάΘ¦'s Office of Information Security is tasked with ensuring the security and confidentiality of covered information and protecting against anticipated threats or hazards to the security and integrity and unauthorized access or use of such information.
Learn more about:
- General InfoSec Knowledge
- Website Security
- Cryptography
- Penetration Testing & Offensive Security
- Capture the Flag Challenges
The Information Security Club exists for students who wish to discover the fast-paced world of information security. The club will explore different topics within the realm of information security and serve to host presentations and activities around expanding students’ knowledge and awareness of the state of the industry today.
The Upsilon Pi Epsilon (UPE) Honor Society for the Computing and Information Disciplines is comprised of outstanding undergraduate and graduate students in Computing and Information Disciplines. ΞΆΓάΘ¦ established the Rhode Island Alpha Chapter of UPE in 2011 and continues to induct new members into the society each spring.
Leadership
For National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) designation inquiries, please email Suzanne Mello-Stark, CAE POC at smellostark@ric.edu. For general questions about the Institute and the work that it does, please email the Institute at cyber@ric.edu.
Congressman James Langevin
- Distinguished Chair
- Institute for Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies
Douglas S. Alexander
- Director
- Institute for Cybersecurity & Emerging Technologies
Dr. Marianne Raimondo
- Dean
- School of Business
Dr. Suzanne I. Mello-Stark
- Associate Professor
Dr. Timothy Henry
- Associate Professor
Faculty
Dr. Suzanne I. Mello-Stark
- Associate Professor
Dr. Lisa Z. Bain
- Professor
Ms. Darlene F. Wood
- Assistant Professor
Dr. Timothy Henry
- Associate Professor
Dr. Qian Liu
- Associate Professor
ΞΆΓάΘ¦ Cybersecurity News
ΞΆΓάΘ¦ now ranks among the nation’s leading institutions who meet NSA’s high standards in cybersecurity education.
Useful Links
More ΞΆΓάΘ¦ Resources & Related Media Coverage
External Security Resources
Contact
Institute for Cybersecurity & Emerging Technologies
We are a regional center of excellence for cybersecurity. Our leading researchers and professionals are developing practical and policy approaches to the cybersecurity challenges facing businesses, non-profits and government.
- emailcyber@ric.edu
- placeAlger Hall