A Connecticut college has received $900,000 to create a state-of-the-art cybersecurity lab.
Albertus Magnus College was awarded the federal funding to “cultivate a diverse talent pool of professionals prepared for the rapidly growing cybersecurity industry,” according to a statement.
The lab is expected to “expand hands-on learning and undergraduate research opportunities while advancing cybersecurity education, workforce development, and risk management strategies. The initiative reflects growing national emphasis on cybersecurity as a priority for protecting economic and digital infrastructure and responds to the urgent need for skilled professionals to safeguard sensitive information,” according to a statement by the college.
The funding was secured by U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro and is part of more than $190 million secured by Connecticut’s legislators to support over 175 projects statewide, the statement said.
“This federal funding will help address the growing demand for cybersecurity professionals across Connecticut amid rising cyber threats and increased investment in digital infrastructure,” DeLauro said. “Albertus Magnus College’s program will help close workforce gaps while strengthening the state’s digital security capacity to prepare for and respond to cyberattacks. I will continue to fight to deliver more federal resources to Connecticut to support our community needs.”
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“I speak for the entire Albertus community in offering sincere gratitude for Congresswoman DeLauro’s tireless, passionate advocacy for our State’s residents and needs, and we are humbled by her support of Albertus Magnus College and our distinctive educational mission,” said Albertus President Marc M. Camille. “This critical investment will empower us to expand innovative academic initiatives and experiential learning opportunities, providing valuable cybersecurity resources not just for our students but for the broader Connecticut community—with more than 85% of our graduates remaining in Connecticut, this investment in the College’s cybersecurity program also will help the future workforce needs of our state.”
The lab will provide “hands-on training to students, community agencies and non-for-profit organizations through real-world simulations, such as data breaches and network intrusions, equipping students with in-demand skills for industry certifications and entry-level roles in Security Operations Centers,” according to the statement. “The lab will also support research integrated into coursework, generating new knowledge that contributes to cybersecurity education and workforce readiness.”
It will complement Albertus Magnus’ Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity.
