CYBERSECURITY CENTER

Cybersecurity Center

Welcome to the Vincennes University Cybersecurity Center site. The Information Technology Degree Programs at Vincennes University has developed a Cybersecurity Center to provide students with access to Networking, Cyber Security, Information Security and Information Assurance resources. 

Students are given hands on access to hardware and software while running a fully functional Security Operational Center (SOC).

Related Links

Information Technology & Cyber Security Degree Program

Information Technology Department Faculty

Information Technology Department in the News

Student Cyber Security Awareness

For tips on protecting your computer, your family and yourself online see the Secure VU site created and maintained by Vincennes University information technology students.

Cyber News Sources

Podcasts

https://cybersecurityinterviews.com/

https://thecyberwire.com/podcasts/hacking-humans

RSS

https://www.feedspot.com/infiniterss.php?_src=feed_title&followfeedid=242328&q=site:http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2Feset%2Fblog

https://www.feedspot.com/infiniterss.php?_src=feed_title&followfeedid=36111&q=site:http%3A%2F%2Fkrebsonsecurity.com%2Ffeed%2F

https://www.feedspot.com/infiniterss.php?_src=feed_title&followfeedid=2048938&q=site:https%3A%2F%2Fthreatpost.com%2Ffeed%2F

https://www.feedspot.com/infiniterss.php?_src=feed_title&followfeedid=4804832&q=site:https%3A%2F%2Fblogs.quickheal.com%2Ffeed%2F

Websites

https://www.csoonline.com/

https://www.darkreading.com/

https://www.grahamcluley.com/

https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/

https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/

https://krebsonsecurity.com/

https://www.scmagazine.com/

https://www.securitymagazine.com/

https://www.securityweek.com/

https://thehackernews.com/

Organizations and Affiliations

The Vincennes University Information Technology Department aligns curriculum with the Industry Leading Certification Bodies and Organizations. See more here.

Competitions and Clubs

Vincennes University students complete in National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition

CCI – Cyber Crime Investigators

The CCI is a popular club for Cyber and Information Technology students. This group has a variety of activities such as hosting capture the flag events, attending Hacker Halted (road trip!), and promotes cyber awareness throughout the community.

Cyber Competitions

https://www.nationalccdc.org/

https://cansecwest.com/

https://www.chromium.org/Home/chromium-security

https://picoctf.com/

https://www.uscyberchallenge.org/

https://www.defcon.org/

https://cyberpanoply.com/

https://nationalcyberleague.org/

https://www.sans.org/netwars

https://www.uscyberpatriot.org/

https://mitrecyberacademy.org/competitions/

Scholarships and Grants

Cyber and Networking Certificate Degree Programs qualify for Next Level Jobs Grant. See more here.

Morphisec's women in cybersecurity:

SAIC Cyberwarrior Scholarship:

Delete Cyberbulling:

Raytheon CCDC Women's Cyber Security Scholarship Program:

ESET Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship:

Center for Cyber Safety and Education:

Deputy Scholarship for women in technology:

Program Advisory Board Membership


  • Derek Reel
  • Director of Sales
  • AME
  • Scott Franzel
  • CIO
  • OFS Brands
  • Kurt Heise
  • IT Director
  • FarBest Foods
  • Donna Taylor Bouchie
  • Intern Plus Director
  • Vincennes University
  • Carmen Schnarr
  • CIO
  • Vincennes University
  • Corey Ainscough
  • Director of Networking Infrastructure
  • Keller Schroeder
  • Brent Edwards
  • Unix Architect
  • RoundTower Technologies
  • Jaci Lederman
  • IT Chair
  • Vincennes University - IT Programs
  • Greg Hirsch
  • Assistant Professor
  • Vincennes University - IT Programs
  • Dustin Preisy
  • Systems Support Director
  • Millennium Steel Service
  • Danny Scott
  • CIO
  • Good Samaritan Hospital
  • TBD each semester
  • Student Representation
  • Vincennes University - IT Programs

Contact Information


Jaci Lee Lederman

MBA-ITM, PMP, EDRP, CCISO

Information Technology Department

Associate Professor and Chair

Profile Page: Click Here

Email: jlederman@vinu.edu


Greg Hirsch

MBA, CEH, CHFI

Associate Professor

IT Support and Cybersecurity

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