Services
Services The Center for Cybersecurity offers a variety of consulting and training services to the local community. Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Cybersecurity Clinic The Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø 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 as vulnerability assessments, risk […]
Posted: October 6, 2025 | View More »BSides Peoria
BSides Peoria The Center for Cybersecurity has hosted the BSides Peoria cybersecurity conference at Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø 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 the traditional confines of […]
Posted: October 6, 2025 | View More »Educator Resources
Educator Resources The Center for Cybersecurity at Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø 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 are a K–12 teacher […]
Posted: October 6, 2025 | View More »Student Resources
Student Resources The Center for Cybersecurity at Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø 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 professionals, and prepare for […]
Posted: October 6, 2025 | View More »Resources
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 Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø—and beyond—can access hands-on experiences that […]
Posted: October 6, 2025 | View More »Cybersecurity Film Series
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 each film, attendees are […]
Posted: October 6, 2025 | View More »Cybersecurity Day
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 Links Connect with Us
Posted: October 6, 2025 | View More »Cybersecurity Awareness Month
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 and industry to raise […]
Posted: October 6, 2025 | View More »Our Events
Our Events The Center for Cybersecurity spreads cybersecurity awareness by hosting several events throughout the year. Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Vishing Competition The Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø 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 […]
Posted: October 6, 2025 | View More »Our Team
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 Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø. Jacob Young Director, Center for Cybersecurity, Associate Professor of Management Information Systems David Scuffham Chief Information Security Officer Angelica Perdue Associate Director, Center for Cybersecurity, Instructor in Residence […]
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