Explore our dedicated programs, state-of-the-art labs, and expert faculty, empowering students to thrive in the dynamic world of cybersecurity. Join us in shaping the future of digital defense and securing tomorrow's innovations in our Institute for Cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity Degrees
As more and more information goes online, keeping it safe becomes crucial. Cybercrime is a real and constant danger today. At SEMO, we can get you ready for a career fighting against digital attacks. We offer both bachelor's and master's degrees in Cybersecurity to help you start a successful career in defending against cyber threats.
Cyber Defense Team
Our cyber defense team has won Missouri's statewide competitions 10 times in a row. If you are looking to join one of the best teams in the state, look no further. Want to see who you'd be working with? Check them out, past and present!
Cybersecurity Facilities
With state-of-the-art facilities and groundbreaking technology, cybersecurity students have access to the SEMO Cyber Range, the Simulation Lab, the IoT Lab, and Research Cluster.
SEMO Cyber Command Center Coming Summer 2024
We are always growing so that we can provide you: our students, and our community, with the highest quality education possible. We are partnering with IBM Security to bring you our SEMO Cyber Range Command Center. It will host community training, competitions, and more.
Community Education
Interested in understanding cybersecurity better? SEMO has courses for everyone. Learn about cybersecurity awareness, hardware security, or ethical hacking. Sign up now for a safer online experience!
Objective
By serving the region with expertise in digital assets and expanding student's knowledge of cybersecurity, the Institute for Cybersecurity prepares students for real-world experiences by immersing them in the industry of cybersecurity, research, and related fields of study.
Mission
- Service to Students
- Collaboration with faculty
- Service to the community
Advisory Board
| Name | Company | |
|---|---|---|
| Nat Prakongpan | Cyberbit (vice-president) | nat@cyberbit.com |
| Russ Lowenthal | Oracle Corporation (vice-president) | russ.lowenthal@oracle.com |
| Ankit Nayak | Handshake (AI) (Masters at CMU) | ankitn@alumni.cmu.edu |
| Ewerton Vieira | CISCO Networks, F5 | ewertonvieira@gmail.com |
| Mark Perkins | Century Casinos | mark.perkins@cnty.com |
| Wayne Floyd | Saint Francis Healthcare | wfloyd@sfmc.net |
| Xuesong Zhang | Emeritus Professor - SEMO | snowcedar30@gmail.com |
| Mike Davis | Edward Jones Investment | mike.davis@edwardjones.com |
| Larry Welch | Raytheon Technology | lawrence.david.welch@gmail.com |
| Patrick Keller | Southwest Research Institute | Rustofer7810@gmail.com |
| Manish Shrestha | stha_manish@outlook.com | |
| Chuck Brokish | Green Health Software -Safety & Security | cbrokish@ghs.com |
| David Kravitz | Sr. Director of Research at Spring Labs | david@msn.com |
| Christopher Niekamp | BJC Healthcare | christopher.niekamp@bjc.org |
| Heather Stafford | Department of Defense | Heather.L.Stafford@nga.mil |
| Casey Pritchard | Charter Communications | casey.a.prichard@gmail.com |
| Micky McQuade | Vintage Software-Owner | micky@vintagesoftware.com |
| Gary Walker | Vizient Inc. | gary.walkerexec@gmail.com |
| Chad Lich | Microsoft, St. Louis | chadlich@microsoft.com |
| Robin Cole | Rite Group (President) Cape Gir. | trcole3@theritegroup.com |
The Institute for Cybersecurity in the News
SEMO News
- 2023 Dr. Mario A Garcia TV Interview
- 2022 Cyber Defense Team (SEMO News)
- 2021 Cyber Defense Team
- 2021 Dr. Mario Garcia Radio Interview
- 2020 Cyber Defense Team (SEMO)
Other News Sources
- 2022 Cyber Defense Team (KFVS12)
- 2022 Cyber Defense Team (Pontiac Daily Leader)
- 2021 Cybersecurity High School Camp
- 2020 Cyber Defense Team (Omny.fm)
- 2020 Dr. Mario Garcia and Cyber Defense Team President TV Interview
- 2019 Missouri Governor Mike Parson Designates Southeast Missouri State With Statewide Mission in Cybersecurity
Hear from our Faculty
"The Institute of Cybersecurity was created responding to a national need to have people train in cybersecurity, people helping to defend the national infrastructure, since the attacks are continuous at the local level, national level, international level. … So, we'll be helping our community, our own state at the national level, preparing the students in cybersecurity."
Dr. Mario Garcia, Director, Institute of Cybersecurity
Student Cybersecurity Activities
Institutional Security Resources and Awareness
Additional Resources
- Cybersecurity in Missouri
- Linux Security
- Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP)
- IEEE Privacy and Security
- ACM Transactions on Privacy and Security (TOPS)
- GIAC Global Information Assurance Certification [certification]
- SANS Institute: Reading Room
- SANS Institute [training]
- National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition
- Midwest Regional Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition
- NIST
- NSA
- Department of Homeland Security
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701