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The Superheroes of our Cyber Society

Welcome to the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Center for Cyber Security! Every place that technology exists is at risk for cyber-attacks, and technology is everywhere. At UC, we will train you to spot and correct cyber vulnerabilities and combat cyber threats with the efficiency of a professional. As a member of the National CyberWatch Center, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ students participate in competitions across the country in order to refine their skills and become the best line of defense against any attacks. The Center of Cyber Security is devoted to stopping cyber security threats and spreading knowledge. Where will your talents take you?

Cyber Center's Mission

The mission of the Center for Cyber Security is to provide a collaborative hub of information security expertise, resources, and communications to all those interested in pursuing knowledge in the dynamic, complex field of information assurance. 

The Center strives to uphold our mission by serving students in our Master of Science in Information Security System (MSISS) program, as well as complementary undergraduate and graduate programs, both contemporary and forthcoming in nature as we grow. We seek to benefit communities across the state and country that are often vulnerable to cyber-attacks, creating environments that promote and improve information safety. From governmental bodies to small businesses, UC’s Center for Cyber Security is equipped to advance our mission through valuable learning opportunities and courses taught by professionals within the field and hands-on experience. 

Cyber Center Resources

Cyber Center Board of Advisors

Kara Bradley

Director of Third-Party Risk Management, United Community Bank

Brian Chaney

Supervisor of Dispatch, Business Processes and Technical Services, Cumberland Valley Electric

Brian Logan

Information Technology Educator, Whitley County School System

Jeff Thurmond

IT Director of Field Services, Service Desk, and Technical Services, Baptist Health

Cyber Club

The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Cyber Club is a student run organization based in the School of Computer and Information Sciences. The purpose is to develop and encourage cyber security awareness and application by providing students with the tools and education needed to advance their cyber security careers. To accomplish this goal, the club organizes community outreach programs about security related topics, host tech talks and guest speakers and participates in security related conferences.

Interested in joining us? We look forward to seeing you at our next weekly meeting at the Cordell house! You can find us there every Tuesday at 6 pm. 

Shall we play a game? If so, we encourage you to compete on the Cyber Team that participates in competitions against other universities from around the world. The Team meets throughout the academic year, and competes annually in collegiate cyber competitions. These competitions ask student teams to assume administrative and protective duties for resources designed to emulate various scenarios. Teams are scored on their ability to detect and respond to outside threats, maintain services, crack passwords, and perform forensic investigations on a previous attack.  While having fun, team members develop skills that will prepare them for future careers.

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Center for Cyber Security News

The world of cyber security is ever-evolving. Use our news resources below to stay ahead of this innovative field and make the most of your experiences in the industry.

Upcoming Events

Past Events

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Cyber Center Education

Dr. Raed Sbeit

Dr. Raed Sbeit

Associate Professor
School of Computer Information Sciences
Information Systems Security

Dr. Raed Sbeit

Contact Information

raed.sbeit [at] ucumberlands.edu
Brad Tipton

Brad Tipton

Director of Enterprise Applications and Development
Information Systems Security
Information Technology

Brad Tipton

Contact Information

brad.tipton [at] ucumberlands.edu
NKY Campus

Contact Us

Email: cybercenter [at] ucumberlands.edu (cybercenter[at]ucumberlands[dot]edu)Ìý
Phone: 606.539.5506

Cyber Center Project Lead
Machica McClain
Email: machica.mcclain [at] ucumberlands.edu (machica[dot]mcclain[at]ucumberlands[dot]edu)

For more info or to schedule an event:
Seth Gilliam
Phone: 606.539.5506
Email: seth.gilliam [at] ucumberlands.edu (seth[dot]gilliam[at]ucumberlands[dot]edu)