The California Cybersecurity Institute (CCI) brings academic and private sector know-how to bear on today’s pressing cybersecurity challenges, including workforce development and applied research.
Training
Today’s cybersecurity professionals require a wide range of skills. Whatever your role, cybersecurity comprises one of today’s most exciting careers. Enroll in certified cybersecurity training designed specifically by Cal Poly in collaboration with leading industry partners.
Research
CCI leads the race to protect California’s industry, commerce and critical infrastructure from cyberthreats. This mission includes applied research to innovate solutions that act as force multipliers for today’s resource-constrained security teams.
Cyber to Schools
Through multiple events and outreach programs, the new Cyber to Schools initiative brings professional expertise and Learn by Doing opportunities directly to middle school and high school students.
Using Data Science to Fight Human Trafficking
Data Science student, Josiah Lashley, has been working with a team to develop an image-based tool that helps law enforcement find missing children in the UK.
The Intersection of Space and Cybersecurity
Space and Cyber are converging again at the CCIC 2021, and this year will be the most difficult challenge yet as a network of cubesats are breached and held for ransom.
From The CCI to Founding a Start-Up
Marco Zuniga, graduate of the Cal Poly class of 2019, went from building app prototypes and VR simulations at CCI to working at several startups and mentoring students.