A Mission to Serve a Vital Need
A Mission to Serve a Vital Need
ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú’s Cyber Range, first of its kind in RI, offers hands-on, real-world experience in Cybersecurity/AI.
Designated as a national Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, the Institute for Cybersecurity & Emerging Technologies prepares students and working professionals with the technical and business skills to meet the challenges and growing demand of the 21st century.
The AI Hub for Rhode Island
Housed at the Institute for Cybersecurity & Emerging Technologies at ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú, the AI Hub works to expand equitable access to training and resources so Rhode Islanders can understand what AI means for them, protect against its risks, and use it responsibly for the good of our state. We and our partners provide the public with free resources, connect RI’s current and future workforce to training on responsible AI, and convene to shape statewide strategies on AI. More coming soon, including a summit in early 2027!
A Recognized Leader
With a unique focus on business, workplace experience, job placement, and career development the Institute is recognized by the Department of Defense and the National Security Agency as a leader in developing highly skilled professionals in: Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, and other emerging technologies. 
"The Institute is a transformative endeavor for ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú and our state. We are a regional center of excellence for this critical industry. Our leading researchers and professionals are developing practical and policy approaches to the cybersecurity challenges facing businesses, non-profits and government."
- Distinguished Chair of the Institute, Congressman James Langevin
ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú's Computer Science and Information Systems Programs
Our degree programs in artificial intelligence, cyber defense, cybersecurity, computer information systems, computer science, and data analytics are creating pathways for the next generation.
Why Cybersecurity? Why at ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú?
Launched in 2023, the Institute is slated to become a national center of excellence in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, machine learning and other emerging technologies.
There will be a 34.7% employment growth for Information Security Analysts between 2021 and 2031. (prediction from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
The demand for cybersecurity experts is high, but the number of professionals is low. Over 2,700 job openings in Rhode Island. (cyberseek.org)
- Distinguished Chair
- Institute for Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies
- Director
- Institute for Cybersecurity & Emerging Technologies
- Program Manager
- Institute for Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies
- Interim Dean - School of Business
ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú Cybersecurity News
New program creates direct pathways to full-time, high growth roles in cybersecurity and information security.
ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú is only the third higher ed institution in the country using this technology.
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