CyberSecurity Center
UNLV Free Cyber Clinic members with Congresswoman Dina Titus, National Cyber Director Chris Inglis, CISA Director Jen Easterly, UNLV President Keith Whitfield, UNLV Executive VP and Provost Chris Heavey, UNLV VP for Research Ed Synakowski, and UNLV Dean of College of Engineering Rama Venkat
Information technology (IT) is the foundation of all modern science and technology. However, businesses, government entities, and private citizens are constantly attacked by cybercriminals, and the importance of cyber defense is growing. Our Information Assurance (IA) program emphasizes research and education in the broad issues of developing trustworthy information systems and helps answer the cybersecurity workforce shortage.
UNLV’s Cybersecurity Center program has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE). Sponsored jointly by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the goal of the program is to reduce vulnerability in our national information infrastructure by promoting higher education and research in cyber defense. UNLV received the designation for its IA program.
From left to right: Judith Emmel, NSA State & Local Affairs Director; Yoohwan
Kim, Associate Professor, Computer Science; Ju-Yeon Jo, Associate Professor,
Computer Science; Rama Venkat, Dean, Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering;
Dan Stein, DHS Branch Chief for Cybersecurity Education and Awareness,
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
NSF CyberCorps Scholarship for Service
UNLV is offering the NSF CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS) program, designed for students pursuing cybersecurity concentrations.
This scholarship provides up to two years of support for undergraduates and up to three years for accelerated BS/MS students, in exchange for government service.
Academic Programs
Information Assurance Concentration Area in Computer Science
Students who complete either the BS or the BA program in Computer Science may also pursue the Information Assurance concentration area by completing the following courses:
All listed courses with grades of B- or better:
And one of the following courses:
Completion of the Information Assurance concentration area will result in the awarding of a certificate to the student by the Department of Computer Science.
Read the Catalog Description for the Information Assurance Concentration Area
Master's Cybersecurity Program
UNLV Master's Program in Cybersecurity is an interdisciplinary program provided by the Lee Business School and the Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering. This program is designed for both working professionals and students and includes a mix of group projects, evening, online, and hybrid courses. You'll discover how to identify solutions to global cyber risks while mastering technical, legal, and policy challenges in this essential field of study.
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Accomplishments
UNLV GenCyber Camp
The goals of the GenCyber Camp include:
- Increase interest in cybersecurity careers;
- Help all students understand correct and safe online behavior;
- Be the solution to the Nation’s shortfall of skilled cybersecurity professionals.
UNLV Resources
Cybersecurity Lab
The cybersecurity lab is equipped with 16 Dell workstations that are loaded with cyberattacks and defense tools. This lab offers an environment for students to learn and practice the necessary skills for cybersecurity in an isolated setting. The lab gives the students a hands-on experience in performing and detecting cyberattacks, and learning defense technologies. Through the hands-on exercises, students can understand the vulnerabilities of operating systems and applications, common attack methods through demonstrations and lab projects, and learn how to protect their computer systems.
Additional Resources
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Information Assurance Program Contact
Juyeon Jo, Ph.D.
Professor
702-895-5873
juyeon.jo@unlv.edu