Center for Interdisciplinary & Innovative Cybersecurity

The Center for Interdisciplinary & Innovative Cybersecurity (TU Cyber4All Center) implements novel solutions to current and future cybersecurity research and education challenges.

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Towson University has demonstrated excellence in cybersecurity education and research and provides national leadership in this critical area. The National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has designated Towson University as a National Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Cyber Defense Education since 2002 and a CAE in Cyber Operations since 2013. TU is one of only 21 institutions in the nation to receive the NSA/DHS Cyber Operations designation.

Global Leader Cybersecurity Education

The TU Cyber4All Center is a global leader in interdisciplinary and inclusive cybersecurity education, research, and innovation. It is the first choice for the government, industry, and academia in need of innovative research, technical insights, and policy guidance about cybersecurity education and research. Students and faculty affiliated with the Cyber4All Center will become leaders in government, academia, industry, and entrepreneurial communities.

Engage with the Regional Community on Cybersecurity Issues

The Cyber4All Center works in conjunction with other TU divisions to address the grand cybersecurity challenges with interdisciplinary education and research. The Center engages local government, industry, the community and K-16 educators on cybersecurity issues, and transfers results into deployable technologies.