Cybersecurity

Aug
15

2019 CSi Boot Camp

Top cybersecurity students from Minnesota State colleges and universities are invited to this intense week-long program to develop advanced and innovative skills in cyber defense, vulnerability analysis and testing, security operations and forensics, and application security.

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Aug
15

February 9, 2019 | Minnesota CCDC

February 10th, 2018 — Student cyber defense and cybersecurity teams compete to thwart a team of security professionals. Put together a team or be a sponsor!

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Feb
28

St. Cloud State University wins the 2018 Minnesota Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition

St. Cloud State finished first, Lake Superior College finished second, and Metropolitan State finished third.

By Janice Aanenson | ccdc . Cybersecurity . General
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Feb
12

Cyber Security Career Information

The Minnesota State IT Center of Excellence is committed to strengthening the nation’s cybersecurity workforce through curriculum development and helping to ensure we have a pipeline of well-trained cybersecurity workers today.

By Janice Aanenson | College Faculty . CSi . Cybersecurity . K-12 Students
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Jan
16

Exploring Careers in Cyber Security

In today’s world increased connectivity brings increased risk of theft, fraud, and abuse. As we become more reliant on modern technology, we also become more vulnerable to cyberattacks such as corporate security breaches, spear phishing, and social media fraud. And implementing effective cybersecurity measures has proven to be a challenge for most because there are more devices than people, and attackers are becoming more innovative.

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Jul
14

Press Release: Students Gain Real-World Experience In Cybersecurity And Threat Analysis

It seems like cybersecurity threats are in the news every day. From the billion Yahoo accounts and passwords that were compromised, claims that Russian hackers tried to skew election results, or the dramatic increase in ransomware attacks, cybersecurity experts are in high demand.  Helping develop the talent of the next generation of Cybersecurity experts was [...]
By Janice Aanenson | Cybersecurity . General
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Apr
25

2018 CSi Boot Camp

Top cybersecurity students from Minnesota State colleges and universities are invited to this intense week-long program to develop advanced and innovative skills in cyber defense, vulnerability analysis and testing, security operations and forensics, and application security.

By Janice Aanenson | CSi . Cybersecurity . General
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Feb
06

Metropolitan State University wins the 2017 Minnesota Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition

St. Cloud State finished second, with Century College finishing third.

By Janice Aanenson | ccdc . Cybersecurity
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What is a Center of Excellence?

A COE is a dedicated team that works close with industry and educators to attract students to, and prepares students for, high demand industries in Minnesota that face workforce shortages currently and in the future.

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