giving ISU a boost in the field of cybersecurity

Indiana State University’s rapidly growing cybersecurity program has announced three partnerships that will make students even more marketable in a field burgeoning with jobs.

ISU Trustee Robert Casey, a former FBI executive, stressed the importance of developing the law enforcement and national security workforce of the future.

“The cybercrime threat landscape is growing in complexity and severity,” Casey said. “ISU should continue to lead academic opportunities in this evolving field.”

The partnerships will give students distinct learning opportunities in a field that has only grown amid the uncertainty of the pandemic.

According to CyberVista, a cybersecurity training company, “The truth is that today’s uncertainty has reinforced the cybersecurity industry and highlighted its growing importance in maintaining and protecting certain segments of our economy. The sudden shift to remote and distance work created a dire need for cybersecurity professionals to secure networks, technology, and personnel activity.”