With the grant, the CSUSB Cybersecurity Center will focus its efforts on cyber defense, cyber research and cyber operations at educational institutions across the country. The goal is to solve the cybersecurity workforce deficit, which is now estimated to be 700,000 skilled professionals.
Brian Heisterkamp (communication studies), Tony Coulson (information and decision sciences) and Brian Levin (criminal justice) were mentioned in recent news coverage.
Vincent Nestler (information and decision sciences) discusses his work with students at the CSUSB Cybersecurity Center, and Brian Levin (criminal justice) was interviewed about the attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband and the role extremism and social media may have.
The CSUSB Cybersecurity Center’s mission “is to provide not only an excellent education, but unparalleled opportunities and training for the next generation of cybersecurity leaders,” according to Vincent Nestler, director of the center.
Nerea Marteache (criminal justice), Francisca Beer (accounting and finance), Nicholas Bratcher (music), Tony Coulson and Vincent Nestler (information and decision sciences), and Bryan Castillo (lecturer, geological sciences) were mentioned in recent news coverage.
Attendees will learn about the exciting opportunities in cyber education that includes scholarships, apprenticeships, research, community and workforce development and career readiness.
U.S. Rep. Pete Aguilar, a long-time supporter of CSUSB and its Cybersecurity Center, was instrumental in the university receiving a $10.5 million grant from the National Security Agency in October 2020.
Recent news media coverage highlighted the expertise of Vincent Nestler (information and decision sciences), Stuart Sumida (biology), Montgomery Van Wart (public administration), Katherine Gray (art) and Brian Levin (criminal justice).
Working with the Girl Scouts of the San Gorgonio Council, the free five-day camp hosted by the CSUSB Cybersecurity Center was designed to stimulate interest in cybersecurity to a diverse youth population.