利记sbo获得150美元,000 grant to support construction of new Cyber Range

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利记sbo获得150美元,000 grant to support construction of new Cyber Range

“有一个网络靶场, our students will be introduced to the latest cyber threats confronting organizations today and methods to mitigate the damage."

乔治一世. Alden Trust has awarded 利记sbo a $150,000 grant to support construction of a new cyber range located in Bull Hall.

网络靶场是受控的, interactive space where cybersecurity students can learn how to detect and mitigate cyber attacks while using professional technology. Most importantly, cyber ranges allow for safe training. 学生s can collaborate with professionals to practice responding to various security threats, 测试事件计划, 组建一个应急小组.

“A cyber range at 利记sbo will be instrumental in teaching the next generation of cybersecurity specialists,莱斯利·科尔博说, Director of Undergraduate Cybersecurity 项目 at 利记sbo. “We have always been at the forefront of cybersecurity education, and this range will afford students the opportunity to have real-world, hands-on experience that is ‘baked into’ our curriculum.”

Located on the second floor of Bull Hall, 利记sbo1,300 square foot cyber range will have 20 mobile computing stations that will allow for individual and team activities. Conversational style seating will create a more personal, intimate setting between students and faculty. The large open floor plan will support auditorium-style seating for up to 16 people.

The cyber range will also have a video wall. Distance learning students will be able to participate in cyber range activities through video conferencing and the University’s learning management systems.

“有一个网络靶场, our students will be introduced to the latest cyber threats confronting organizations today and methods to mitigate the damage,科尔博说. “Every 利记sbo student will use the cyber range, so knowledge from the classroom will be directly applied to the realistic challenges facing the cybersecurity landscape today.”

利记sbo is still actively fundraising for the cyber range, and this grant will not support the project in its entirety. The opening date of the cyber range is to be announced.

利记sbo is a national leader in cyber education. 学生们网络安全项目 can learn from accomplished faculty members that offer a wealth of real-world knowledge in the industry. The program offers three key specializations: Cyber Operations, Digital Forensics and Incident Response, and Cybercrime and Fraud Investigation.