Cybersecurity Center
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 Degree Programs
Information Technology Department
Information Technology Department in the News
Resources
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.
Students may also reference any of the Cyber News Sources listed below:
Podcast - https://cybersecurityinterviews.com/
Podcast - https://thecyberwire.com/podcasts/hacking-humans
Websites -https://www.csoonline.com/
Websites -https://www.darkreading.com/
Websites –https://www.grahamcluley.com/
Websites -https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/
Websites -https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/
Websites -https://krebsonsecurity.com/
Websites -https://www.scmagazine.com/
Websites -https://www.securitymagazine.com/
Websites -https://www.securityweek.com/
Websites -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.
Students may also compete in any of the Cyber Competitions listed below:
https://www.chromium.org/Home/chromium-security
https://www.uscyberchallenge.org/
https://nationalcyberleague.org/
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:
Raytheon CCDC Women's Cyber Security Scholarship Program:
ESET Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship:
Program Advisory Board Membership
Advisory Committee Members |
Member's Title |
Organization |
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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 |
TDB each semester |
Student Representation |
Vincennes University - IT Programs |
Cybersecurity Center Contact Info
Contact Information
Jaci Lee Lederman, MBA-ITM, PMP, EDRP, CCISO
Associate Professor and Chair
Information Technology Department
Greg Hirsch, MBA, CEH, CHFI
Associate Professor
IT Support and Cybersecurity