Building Cybersecurity Pipelines in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Beyond
The Consortium Enabling Cybersecurity Opportunities & Research(CECOR) program provides opportunities for students throughout the nation. Currently, universities partnered with UVI are providing student with the chance to earn an undergraduate, graduate and Ph. D. diploma in cybersecurity.
The University of the Virgin Islands offers a set of activities throughout the year to give students an opportunity to learn about cybersecurity. Students from middle schools to high schools can take part in the CyberCamp VI summer program and the Cyber Patriot Competitions. Undergraduates, graduates and professionals can attend cybersecurity internships, workshops, forums and conferences as well.
The CECOR initiative engages students interested in STEM and cybersecurity through a strong supporting environment and affords ALL students the opportunity to become leading pioneers in STEM and cybersecurity fields.
Students are encouraged to develop computational thinking skillsand participate in coding competitions on-line:
CECOR Programs
UVI Courses and concentration
The University of the Virgin Islands offers a four-year degree program in computer science with a concentration in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics.
This concentration offers students the ability to learn relevant issues, technologies, and principles related to the field of cybersecurity and digital forensics. The concentration will prepare students to enter the high demand field of cybersecurity and digital forensics.The requirements to complete the Concentration in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics include all of the requirements for the B.S. Computer Science major. In addition to the requirements for the B.S. Computer Science major, students must complete the following 15 credits with an average grade of C or higher in each of the following courses:
- Introduction to Cybersecurity (3 cr)
- Introduction to Digital Forensics (3 cr)
- Computer Forensics (3 cr)
- Network Forensics (3 cr)
- Selected Topics in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics (3 cr)
The Department of Computer and Computational Sciences is headed by Dr. Marc Boumedine
Dr. Marc Boumedine
Associate Professor and Chair , College of Science and Mathematics, Department of Computer and Computational Sciences
University of the Virgin Islands
Telephone: 340-693-1255
Fax: 340-693-1245
Email: mboumed@uvi.edu
Graduate Program
Norfolk State University
The Cybersecurity Masters degree program at Norfolk State University is designed to increase the number of well experienced security professionals who are focused on solving the nations problems. This program is overseen by Chairwoman Dr. Aurelia Williams of the Department of Computer Science. For more information on this program click here.
Undergraduate Programs
The University of the Virgin Islands offers a four-year degree program in computer science with a concentration in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics.
This concentration offers students the ability to learn relevant issues, technologies, and principles related to the field of cybersecurity and digital forensics. The concentration will prepare students to enter the high demand field of cybersecurity and digital forensics.The requirements to complete the Concentration in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics include all of the requirements for the B.S. Computer Science major. In addition to the requirements for the B.S. Computer Science major, students must complete the following 15 credits with an average grade of C or higher in each of the following courses:
- Introduction to Cybersecurity (3 cr)
- Introduction to Digital Forensics (3 cr)
- Computer Forensics (3 cr)
- Network Forensics (3 cr)
- Selected Topics in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics (3 cr)
The Department of Computer and Computational Sciences is headed by Dr. Marc Boumedine
Dr. Marc Boumedine
Associate Professor and Chair , College of Science and Mathematics, Department of Computer and Computational Sciences
University of the Virgin Islands
Telephone: 340-693-1255
Fax: 340-693-1245
Email: mboumed@uvi.edu
North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University
North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University has a four-year degree program in computer science with core classes focused on cyber security. This program is overseen by the Chair of the Department of Computational Science and Engineering. For more information on this program click here.
Bowie State University
The CTEC Computer and Network Security track at Bowie State University will also provide a strong foundation in computer security principles and practical hands- on experiences. This program is overseen by Chairman Dr. Seonho Choi of the Department of Computer Science. For more information on this program click here.
Minor & Concentrations
University of the Virgin Islands (UVI)
UVI offers a B.S. in Computer Science with a concentration in Cybersecurity.
This concentration offers students the ability to learn relevant issues, technologies, and principles related to the field of cybersecurity and digital forensics. The concentration will prepare students to enter the high demand field of cybersecurity and digital forensics.The requirements to complete the Concentration in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics include all of the requirements for the B.S. Computer Science major. In addition to the requirements for the B.S. Computer Science major, students must complete the following 15 credits with an average grade of C or higher in each of the following courses:
- Introduction to Cybersecurity (3 cr)
- Introduction to Digital Forensics (3 cr)
- Computer Forensics (3 cr)
- Network Forensics (3 cr)
- Selected Topics in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics (3 cr)
Please contact Dr. Boumedine (mboumed@uvi.edu) or Dr. Lewis (jason.lewis@uvi.edu) for more information.
North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University
North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University has a four-year degree program in computer science with a concentration on cyber security. This program is overseen by the Chair of the Department of Computational Science and Engineering. For more information on this program click here.
Bowie State University
The CTEC Computer and Network Security track at Bowie State University will also provide a strong foundation in computer security principles and practical hands- on experiences. This program is overseen by Chairman Dr. Seonho Choi of the Department of Computer Science. For more information on this program click here.
Summer Programs
Workshop: Training for Undergraduates, Faculty & IT Professionals
The workshop will introduce basic techniques used by Cyber Security Incident Response teams during cyber attacks.To learn more click here.
Cybersecurity Workforce Pipeline Initiative Forum
Participants will be able to chat directly with program managers and researchers from Sandia National Laboratories about engaging community participation in the field of cybersecurity and beyond. To learn more click here.
CyberCampVI on St. Thomas
Cyber Camps USVI are weekly long camp for incoming 6th to 12th graders who are interested in learning how to code and also who would like to enter the next round of the Cyber Patriot competition in Fall 2017. To learn more click here.
CyberCampVI on St. Croix
Cyber Camp USVI is a four-week summer program for incoming 6th to 8th graders and 9th to 12th graders who are interested in entering the next round of the Cyber Patriot competition in Fall 2017. To learn more click here.
NICE and NIST Cybersecurity Framework
National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education: NICE promotes standards, cybersecurity education, training, and workforce development https://www.nist.gov/itl/applied-cybersecurity/nice
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework: NIST’s Cybersecurity Framework consists of standards, guidelines, and best practices to help support cybersecurity activities. For more information, visit NIST’s website at https://www.nist.gov/cyberframework.
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