Enabling Cyber and Electronic Warfare Advantage Through Cutting-edge Research on Emerging Technologies and Innovative Cybersecurity Scenario-based Training
Abstract
The Center for Cybersecurity at the University of West Florida proposes an innovative solution that will grow a capable and trained workforce with the skills to defend and protect our critical infrastructures primarily those in the industrial and defense sectors with the following objectives: to actively involve 5 interns each year (ROTC cadets and other military-connected students), one in each of the following cutting-edge and innovative research areas: optimization techniques of threat model analysis, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or drones Radio Frequency (RF) signal security, applied machine learning on malware analysis, threat intelligence and threat hunting on ICS, and autonomous ground vehicle security; to grow an additional 34 participants cyber and electronic warfare skills through three subsidized short courses and scenario-based exercises for hands-on learning; to develop and implement a cybersecurity scenario-based training system for professional and curriculum development; and to develop a robust strategy for sustainability and self-sufficiency through a periodically enhanced curriculum on ICS security and a proactive approach to ICS security product development.We believe that the proposed project activities will not only expose the participants to ICS security curriculum development and research experiences but also build a training model for all current and future service members. We believe that, with the availability of two ROTC programs and the Joint Cyber Analysis Course (JCAC) articulation agreement in place at UWF1, we have ample opportunities to train diversified future service members of the military. Further, with the ultimate goal of effectively filling the void in cybersecurity training for all in this country, the project provides a meaningful contribution towards enhancing national security.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Nov 09, 2020
- Source ID
- N000142112025
Entities
People
- Iii Guillermo Francia
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- University of West Florida