Strengthening University Computing Programs to Meet National Security Needs

In the wake of a pandemic, it has been essential that programs move online quickly while remaining the same academic rigor as being on the ground. Therefore the cybersecurity coursework and labs were taught entirely online while representing real-world scenarios. The College of Computing at Illinois Institute of Technology has recently been actively creating new partnerships, strengthening their cybersecurity, Information Technology, and other computing programs to meet national security needs. These activities have allowed partnerships with the United States Armed Services, Department of Defense, and numerous industry partners. The newly found focus on national security has provided a different perspective on cybersecurity-related to global events and how it can shape those currently, such as political events.