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Center for Cybersecurity

The Center for Cybersecurity functions as a central hub for the Cybersecurity major and related programs

Offering student support, state-of-the-art equipment and a home for students studying in the School of Computer Science and Information Systems.

Cybersecurity-related programs

Cybersecurity-related programs

Our Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity is approved as a National Security Agency (NSA) Validated Program of Study (PoS), and offers students with knowledge, skills and experiences for securing all assets in networks, including hardware, software, and information.

Student Activities

Student Activities

Our students are active in student organizations, including:

Northwest Missouri State University Cybersecurity News

  • Cyber Palooza: School of Science successfully held another cyber palooza, which attracted about 40 high school students. March 19, 2024.
  • Bearcat Cybersecurity Showcase Days: School of Science successfully held a cybersecurity showcase day, which attracted 9 high school students. Nov 30, 2023
  • Cyber Palooza: Due to the popularity and demand from schools, School of Science successfully held another cyber palooza, which again attracted more than 200 students from more than 20 high schools. Nov 28, 2023
  • Cyber Palooza: School of Science successfully held a cyber palooza after the covid pandemic, which attracted more than 200 students from more than 20 high schools. In this event, students were divided into 8 group and rotated with session topics such as cryptography, phishing, password cracking, Internet safety, Virtually reality, 3D printing, and hands-on coding. Nov 16, 2023

Global Cybersecurity News

 Cybersecurity Awareness in Northwest Missouri State University

Cybersecurity Awareness in Northwest Missouri State University

The Office of Information Technology keeps all cyber infrastructures secure, including sending out alerts and cybersecurity practice of conduct to faculty, staff and students.

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Cybersecurity Competitions

Cybersecurity Competitions

Students in cybersecurity have opportunities to participate nationwide competitions in-person or virtually, where they can apply cybersecurity-related theories and methods learned in classes to real-world problems. Through these competitions, students can enhance their knowledge, expand their social networks, and eventually benefit their future careers.

Most well-known cybersecurity competitions are:

Advisory Board

Advisory Board

Our advisory board provides valuable input to our curriculum, outreach, and long-term strategy.

  • Jack Hill, Senior Manager-NetDevOps, United Airlines
  • Charles Badami, Cybersecurity professional, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
  • Bradley Taylor, Director, Advisory Blade at Bladestack.io 
  • Devon Brown, Diplomatic Technology Officer, U.S. Department of State
  • Kevin Hutchison, Vice Present and CISO, Hy-Vee, Inc. 
  • Scot DeWerth, CISSP, Senior Information Security Analyst, Gallup
Point of Contact

Point of Contact

Dr. Zhengrui Qin
Associate Professor
zqin@icandcocustoms.com
660.562.1932