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"The Institute is a transformative endeavor for RIC 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."
“The Cyber Institute will provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills required to excel in the digital age. Students will be equipped with the tools and techniques to protect and secure sensitive information from cyber threats and attacks.”
“Moreover, they will be trained to develop and apply machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies to solve complex problems across various industries. The training needed to fill these important job needs can’t come soon enough."
- Distinguished Chair of the Institute, Congressman James Langevin
The National Security Agency created the GenCyber program to provide free summer cybersecurity camp experiences for high school students and teachers at no cost. RIC is a GenCyber camp host, and for many summers has provided rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors with a two-week learning experience aimed at inspiring entrance into the field of cybersecurity.
On January 25 Marc Rene, Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Information Systems, participated in a panel at Scituate High School. Students met with professionals working in the industry, asked questions, and learned about various careers in technology.
On January 16 current cybersecurity students Jillian Costello and Nygel Gomes attended Governor McKee's speech, alongside James Langevin, Distinguished Chair.
On November 6 Rhode Island College's Institute for Cybersecurity & Emerging Technologies officially launched! Governor Dan McKee, Rhode Island College President Jack Warner, CISA Director Jen Easterly, former U.S. Representative Jim Langevin, and federal/state/local leaders gathered to celebrate. Jen Easterly, Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), joined the Institute's distinguished chair, U.S. Representative Jim Langevin, for a fireside chat to discuss the critical need for trained cybersecurity professionals in the U.S. workforce.
On September 14, 2023 GenCyber RIC & Information Security Club presented a virtual discussion on the Cybercorps: Scholarship for Service program. This program, a fully funded graduate school option open to all RIC students, was detailed by an accomplished panel.
On January 4, 2023 RIC Computer Science and Information Systems Associate Professor Suzanne Mello-Stark presented a workshop on Mega Data and Digital protection at Computer Science for Rhode Island (CS4RI). CS4RI is a state initiative launched in 2016 by the Office of Governor Gina Raimondo to bring high quality computer science learning experiences to all students.
On April 11, 2022 Associate Professor Suzanne Mello-Stark served on the Life After Grad School panel at the University of Rhode Island's exploreCSR. exploreCSR is committed to supporting students from underrepresented groups to pursue graduate studies and research careers in computing.
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Did you know cybersecurity experts are in demand across the country? With a cybersecurity degree, you will become uniquely qualified to serve the security needs of businesses, government and other agencies that make up the nation’s infrastructure.
CISA Director Jen Easterly discusses the nation’s vital need for cybersecurity with former U.S. Rep. Langevin at his institute’s launch.
If you’re a computer science or cybersecurity major, you’re going to want to hear this.
McKee called for a bond referendum to grow RIC’s new cybersecurity program as part of his effort to boost the state's per capita income. "In five years, let’s have 1,000 students enrolled in this school graduating 250 students a year with these degrees," he said.
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.