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Four Days, Two Dogs, One Bunny—And a Cybersecurity Dream Job
Cyber competitions, industry connections, and a full-ride scholarship offered through LSU enabled cybersecurity graduate Brennen Calato from Mandeville, Louisiana, to turn a dream internship at Idaho National Laboratory into a dream job.
LSU Student Shares How a Top Cybersecurity Lab Internship Renewed her Passion to Protect America
Foreign adversaries are actively trying to disrupt critical infrastructure—like power grids and water systems—in the United States. Such attacks could endanger hospitals, transportation, public safety, and more.
“A Slam Dunk”: LSU Emerges as National Leader in Cyber for Critical Infrastructure
LSU is the first university in the nation to partner with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (DHS S&T), and Idaho National Laboratory (INL) on a unique model for cybersecurity for critical infrastructure.
The Main Event: LSU Cyber Students Invited to Teach at DEF CON
When the annual hacker convention DEF CON kicks off in Las Vegas, Nevada, in August, an LSU cybersecurity team might be the only university-based team to host a workshop for some of the nation’s foremost cybersecurity experts.
[BusinessWire] TekStream and LSU to Launch New Student-Run SOC
TigerSOC Expands Partners’ Commitment to Forging the Next-generation Cybersecurity Workforce by Increasing Access to Real-world Cybersecurity Experience
[CISA Press Release] CISA, DHS S&T, INL, LSU Help Energy Industry Partners Strengthen Incident Response and OT Cybersecurity
WASHINGTON – The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) and the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) hosted Louisiana State University (LSU) and several energy industry and critical infrastructure partners to train against simulated, high-impact cyberattacks on operational technology (OT) and traditional information technology (IT) at CISA’s Control Environment Laboratory Resource (CELR) in Idaho Falls, Idaho, last week. LSU is the first university in the U.S. invited to participate in the CELR exercise, as part of CISA and INL’s efforts to strengthen cyber talent development and research partnerships.
[Dark Reading] Student-Powered SOCs Train Security's Next Generation
University security operations centers that hire and train students are a boon to state and local governments while giving much-needed Tier 1 cybersecurity training to undergraduates.
Energy, Cyber Win: Idaho National Lab Solidifies Research Partnership with LSU
LSU and Battelle Energy Alliance, the company that manages Idaho National Laboratory (INL), have agreed to collaborate in areas of mutual interest, including cybersecurity and advanced nuclear technology, under a memorandum of understanding, or MOU.
Meet the LSU Cybersecurity Student Whose Work CISA Calls “Staggering”
Last week, LSU cybersecurity graduate student George Buras from Baton Rouge received a shoutout from the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, or CISA, for the “Staggering!” impact his work, and the work of other interns, is having on the nation. Here, Buras explains what he’s working on, and why.
LSU-Southern Collaboration to Protect Electric Vehicle Cyber Infrastructure
A collaborative team at LSU and Southern University has been awarded a $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to address critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities in electric vehicle charging stations. This project not only aims to secure these systems but also to educate and train a more diverse cybersecurity workforce, leveraging the strengths of both universities.
LSU Cyber AI Team Supports $25 Million National Defense and Energy Project
LSU researchers will work with colleagues at 15 universities and eight national labs to develop AI models to protect the nation from nuclear threats while training a new generation of data science, cyber and AI experts.
LSU and NATO Team Up on Cyber Defense Training
NATO’s annual Cyber Coalition training exercise draws about 1,200 participants from the 32 member nations as well as allies and partners.
LSU Hosting DFRWS USA 2024!
DFRWS conferences provide a friendly atmosphere to share research papers, practitioner presentations, and works in progress. Every gathering includes technical workshops, demos, panels, and other “breakout sessions” covering various issues related to digital forensics. Click to learn more!
‘Epic’ LSU-Berkeley Book About Cybersecurity Hits Shelves This Fall
Cybersecurity in Context is the new book by Professor Golden G. Richard III, director of the LSU Cyber Center and faculty lead for cybersecurity at LSU, and Chris Jay Hoofnagle, professor of law in residence at the University of California, Berkeley. The textbook and complementary set of technical exercises is the first-ever introduction to the full range of cybersecurity challenges and solutions, accessible by students and teachers in any discipline. It will be released by Wiley in the late summer.
Fighting for Their ‘Home Team’ on the Ground and in Cyberspace
SU’s SOC and nation-leading cybersecurity model for higher education in Louisiana is already providing 24/7 protection for several schools. The team’s ambitious plan is to protect as many as 40 institutions across the state from cyberattacks by next year, with students actively learning and working together on the front lines. LSU’s industry partner TekStream helps train the students and tackles cyber threats alongside them.