The Institute prepares students and working professionals with the technical and business skills to meet the challenges and growing demand of the 21st century.
With a unique focus on business, workplace experience, job placement, and career development the Institute is a leader in developing highly skilled professionals in:
"The Institute is a transformative endeavor for ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ and our state. We are a regional center of excellence for this critical industry. Our leading researchers and professionals are developing practical and policy approaches to the cybersecurity challenges facing businesses, non-profits and government."
“The Cyber Institute will provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills required to excel in the digital age. Students will be equipped with the tools and techniques to protect and secure sensitive information from cyber threats and attacks.â€
“Moreover, they will be trained to develop and apply machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies to solve complex problems across various industries. The training needed to fill these important job needs can’t come soon enough."
- Distinguished Chair of the Institute, Congressman James Langevin
Our undergraduate degree programs and minor programs are creating pathways for the next generation:
The National Security Agency's GenCyber program provides free summer cybersecurity camp. As a camp host, ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ provides teachers and rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors with a two-week experience aimed at inspiring entrance into the field of cybersecurity.
Be one of the many high schools who have already visited us for a half-day GenCyber event. You'll go on a campus tour, participate in a Data Visualization/CS/IT activity, learn about CSIS Programs and IT careers, and have lunch in our dining center.
For all media and press inquiries, including interview requests, regarding the Institute for Cybersecurity & Emerging Technologies at ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ, please contact our public relations partner, New Harbor Group.
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ's Office of Information Security is tasked with ensuring the security and confidentiality of covered information and protecting against anticipated threats or hazards to the security and integrity and unauthorized access or use of such information.
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The Information Security Club exists for students who wish to discover the fast-paced world of information security. The club will explore different topics within the realm of information security and serve to host presentations and activities around expanding students’ knowledge and awareness of the state of the industry today.
The Upsilon Pi Epsilon (UPE) Honor Society for the Computing and Information Disciplines is comprised of outstanding undergraduate and graduate students in Computing and Information Disciplines. ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ established the Rhode Island Alpha Chapter of UPE in 2011 and continues to induct new members into the society each spring.
For National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) designation inquiries, please email Suzanne Mello-Stark, CAE POC at smellostark@ric.edu. For general questions about the Institute and the work that it does, please email the Institute at cyber@ric.edu.
Did you know cybersecurity experts are in demand across the country? With a cybersecurity degree, you will become uniquely qualified to serve the security needs of businesses, government and other agencies that make up the nation’s infrastructure.
The goal is for Rhode Island to become a leader in the AI-driven future.
We are a regional center of excellence for cybersecurity. Our leading researchers and professionals are developing practical and policy approaches to the cybersecurity challenges facing businesses, non-profits and government.