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    Institute for Cyber Operations

    The mission of the Institute for Cyber Operations at the University of North Georgia (UNG) is to develop highly capable cyber professionals and leaders for the private, non-profit, military, and government sectors. We accomplish this through innovative co-curricular opportunities, interdisciplinary research in emerging threats and solutions, relevant community outreach, and fostering a sustainable ecosystem to support cyber operations education. UNG is designated by the NSA and Department of Homeland Security as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE). With this designation, UNG is able to offer the Department of Defense Cyber Scholarship Program.

    UNG is also designated as a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia, one of six federally designated Senior Military Colleges in the nation.

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    Districts honored for cyber education efforts

    Districts honored for cyber education efforts

    The CyberStart America in Georgia Task Force has honored the top 10 school districts in Georgia in terms of signing up students to play CyberStart America.

    Sultan-Dadon visits UNG to explore collaboration

    Israeli Consul General explores collaboration

    Anat Sultan-Dadon, Consul General of Israel to the Southeastern United States, visited UNG Feb. 13 to learn about UNG's cybersecurity and military programs and discuss potential collaboration.

    Payne, Abegaz will present in Tel Aviv

    Payne, Abegaz will present in Tel Aviv

    UNG faculty members Dr. Tamirat Abegaz and Dr. Bryson Payne will present their research at the Cybertech Global Tel Aviv conference in Israel.

    Georgia shares model for CyberStart America

    Georgia shares model for CyberStart America

    The state of Georgia is sharing its successful CyberStart America recruiting model, which is led by UNG, with leaders in Texas, Virginia, Florida, and Alabama.

    Academy offers intro to cybersecurity skills

    Academy offers intro to cybersecurity skills

    UNG hosted its sixth GenCyber Warrior Academy sponsored by the NSA from June 5-11 with 40 rising high school sophomores, juniors and senior attending.

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    The Institute wishes to thank our Gold Sponsors for 2020, Truist, Inc. and Georgia Power. Their support makes our nationally-ranked student competition teams, student conferences and certification training possible.
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    Cybersecurity Outreach

    • UNG Cyber Hawks – The UNG Cyber Hawks competition teams meet every Wednesday at noon in the Cyber Range, Cottrell Center 109. We practice for the Southeast Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (SECCDC), the National Cyber League (NCL), NSA Codebreaker Challenge and similar cyber defense/cyber operations/cybersecurity events, and we discuss cybersecurity with guest speakers. Visitors who are interested in learning more about cybersecurity are welcome to attend.
    • Cyber Leadership Program – In collaboration with the Army Cyber Institute, UNG’s Cyber Leader Development Program offers Cadets majoring or minoring in Cyber-related disciplines the opportunity to participate in up to 100 hours per year of academic and co-curricular Cyber activities, including courses, conferences, certifications, and competitions, leading to the Army Skills Identifier SI-C1 (Cyber) upon commissioning.
    • Department of Defense Cyber Scholarship Program - A scholarship-for-service program that provides full tuition, fees and books plus a stipend for $25,000 for living expenses to juniors and seniors in a cyber-related degree program ($30,000 for Master’s in a cyber degree or concentration)
    • UNG National Intelligence Summer Academy (NISA) - This Academy will lift the veil of secrecy on the hidden world of intelligence, exploring the history, challenges, and controversies. It will provide a context for understanding the vital role intelligence has played in our nation’s history and continues to play today. The information presented during the Academy will provide foundational knowledge of intelligence for further study at tertiary institutions, setting the stage for possible careers in the field. The Academy’s instructors include academia, practitioners, and guest speakers from the CIA, FBI, and the former Soviet Union KGB.

    Related Programs

    Cybersecurity (B.S.)

    Computer Science (B.S.)

    Information Systems (B.B.A.)

    Strategic and Security Studies (B.A.) - Cyber Concentration

    Information Assurance & Security (Minor)

    Criminal Justice (B.S.) - Forensics Concentration

    Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate

    Cybersecurity Minor

    • Resources
    • Certifications
    • Competitions
    • Readings
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    Cybersecurity Resources

    • UNG Information Security Resources and Awareness
    • Top 20 Critical Security Controls - SANS Institute
    • OWASP Top Ten Web Application Vulnerabilities
    • SANS Security Awareness Tips
    • Cybersecurity Tips - US-CERT
    • Kaspersky Top 10 Tips For Educating Employees About Cybersecurity (PDF)
    • SANS Cyber Aces Online Courses

    Cybersecurity Certification Links

    • CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional - (ISC)²
    • CompTIA Security+ Certification
    • CEH: Certified Ethical Hacking - EC-Council
    • Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) Certification
    • GIAC: Global Information Assurance Certification

    Cyber Competitions

    • SECCDC
    • US-CERT Strategies for Cyber Competition - National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies
    • National Cyberwatch Center - Upcoming Conferences/Events
    • National Cyber League
    • CyberPatriot (Middle and High School)
    • SANS NetWars (Professional)
    • DARPA Cyber Grand Challenge

    Cyber Operations Reading

    • "Strategic Application of Special Warfare in Cyberspace"
    • "Strategic Development of Special Warfare in Cyberspace" (2015 Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Award Research Paper)
    • "Man, Computer, and Special Warfare"
    • "Harnessing Cyber-technology's Human Potential"
    • "Why do Russia and Iran have More Cyber Commandos than the US?"
    • "UW in Cyberspace: The Cyber UW Pilot Team Concept"
    • "SOF's Cyber FRINGE"

    Peer/Partner Institutions

    • DHS-NSA - National Centers of Academic Excellence
    • Columbus State University - TSYS Center for Cybersecurity
    • Kennesaw State University - Institute for Cybersecurity Workforce Development
    • Georgia Tech - Institute for Information Security & Privacy
    • Augusta University - Augusta University Cyber Institute
    • Georgia Southern - Armstrong Campus - Center for Applied Cyber Education
    • U.S. Military Academy at West Point - Cyber Leader Development Program

    Cybersecurity News Sources

    Stay up-to-date with the leading, authoritative news sources for all things cybersecurity

    Threatpost

    Threatpost provides independent analysis of the cybersecurity landscape, covering breaking news, long-term trends, threat research and more.

    U.S. Cyber Command

    The Command unifies the direction of cyberspace operations, strengthens DoD cyberspace capabilities, and integrates and bolsters DoD's cyber expertise.

    U.S. Homeland Security

    The official press release library of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security including topics of cybersecurity, technology and science.

    Cyber Defense Magazine

    Cyber Defense Magazine is by ethical, honest, passionate information security professionals for IT Security professionals.

    Security Week

    Cyberscurity news, insights and analysis from a team of over two hundred expert writers of their fields.

    The Daily Swig

    Covering the latest cyber-attacks, data breaches, security vulnerabilities, exploits, and cybersecurity legislation.

    Defense One

    Defense One delivers news, timely analysis, and bold ideas on the topics and trends that are defining the future of U.S. defense and national security.

    Cyware News

    A news feed repository curated by the company Cyware drawing from several popular and authoritative news sources.

    The CyberWire

    Situational awareness, continuing education, and professional development to keep you ahead in a changing industry.

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