Center for Cybersecurity Studies and Advanced Research
The UWSP Center for Cybersecurity Studies and Advanced Research (UWSP-CCSAR), housed within the Department of Computing and New Media Technologies, stands at the forefront of cybersecurity education and innovation.
Through innovative research, dedicated teaching, and a commitment to practical application, the Center is crafting the next wave of leaders in cybersecurity and digital forensics.
Preparing Students for Crucial Work
We are passionate about guiding students toward the in-demand careers of the future. Situated in SCI D226, our Center is dedicated to advancing cybersecurity research and fostering the next generation of information assurance experts. As a virtual Information Assurance computer lab, it serves as an incubator for student-led cybersecurity projects, providing a dynamic learning environment where theoretical knowledge meets practical application.
Digital Forensics and Recovery Analysis Lab
Complementing our comprehensive research initiatives is the UWSP Digital Forensics and Recovery Analysis Lab (UWSP DFRAL), a specialized sub-unit currently under development, that dives deep into the intricacies of digital forensics and data recovery. Here, students and researchers alike explore the latest techniques and technologies in cyber investigation, developing the skills necessary to tackle the complex challenges of today’s digital landscape.
Institutional Security Resources
The Center works alongside the university’s Information Security Office to maintain the highest standards of information security awareness.
Student Cybersecurity Activities
Build your resume by getting involved in your field through meaningful internship experiences, undergraduate research, cybersecurity competitions, and student clubs. UWSP prides itself on giving students real-world applications.
Contact
Reach the Center for Cybersecurity Studies and Advanced Research at 715-346-2120. Chad Johnson, MSCJ, CISSP, assistant professor in the Department of Computing and New Media Technologies, is the point of contact. Email: cjohnson@uwsp.edu.
OUR MISSION
The Center is dedicated to advancing cybersecurity research and fostering the next generation of information assurance experts. As a virtual Information Assurance computer lab, it serves as an incubator for student-led cybersecurity projects, providing a dynamic learning environment where theoretical knowledge meets practical application.
Our programs provide a broad understanding of the principles and practices of cybersecurity. This includes topics on endpoint and network security, risk management, security frameworks, and information assurance business practices.
Explore
Learn about the resources available to develop the next generation of professionals within the Center for Cybersecurity Studies.
Industry Advisory Board
Working closely with our business partners across Wisconsin, we are passionate about guiding students toward the in-demand careers of the future. The Computing and New Media Technologies (CNMT) Advisory Board’s mission is to serve in an advisory role to ensure that the department’s curricula maintains currency in the broad areas of application development, infrastructure and networking, and digital media development. The Advisory Board is also central in serving as points of contact for securing hands-on work experiences in the form of internships, part-time work, and capstone experiences for students in our department.
Cyber Challenges and Tools
Explore a host of online tools and national challenges to hone the skills necessary to tackle the complex challenges of today’s digital landscape.
What’s Trending in Cybersecurity?
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IN THE NEWS
CNMT Department Faculty
The Department of Computing and New Media offers a range of student-centered activities and courses. Faculty and staff in the School of Mathematics, Computing, Physics, and Astronomy maintain relationships with a wide variety of local and regional partners.
Tomi Heimonen
- Associate Professor
- Chair, Department of Computing and New Media Technologies
- Academic Director, M.S. Cybersecurity online degree program
College of Letters and Science, Department of Computing and New Media Technologies
715-346-4145
Steve Suehring
Department of Computing and New Media Technologies, School of Mathematics, Computing, Physics and Astronomy
715-346-2120
Chad Johnson
- Assistant Professor, Computing and New Media Technologies
College of Letters and Science, Department of Computing and New Media Technologies
715-346-2120
Hardeep Kaur Dhalla
College of Letters and Science, Department of Computing and New Media Technologies, School of Mathematics, Computing, Physics and Astronomy
715-346-3210