State-of-the-Art Cyber Range Opens This Fall
Rendering of the new Cyber Range at Utica University
Utica University will open its new state-of-the-art cyber range this fall.
A cyber range is a controlled, interactive space where cybersecurity students can learn how to detect and mitigate cyber-attacks while using cutting-edge tools, techniques, and solutions used in a professional setting. Utica students will collaborate with cybersecurity professionals to practice responding to various security threats, test incident plans, and work on a response team.
Located on the second floor of Bull Hall, the 1,300-square foot cyber range will have 20 mobile computing stations that will allow for individual and team activities. Conversational-style seating will create a more personal, intimate setting between students and faculty. The large open floor plan will support auditorium-style seating for up to 16 people.
“Utica University has always been at the forefront of cybersecurity education, and (the cyber range) will be instrumental in teaching the next generation of cybersecurity specialists,” says Leslie Corbo, associate professor and director of cybersecurity. “Our students will be introduced to the latest cyber threats confronting organizations today and methods to mitigate the damage. Knowledge from the classroom will be directly applied to the realistic challenges facing the cybersecurity landscape today.”
"The cyber range will be instrumental in teaching the next generation of cybersecurity specialists.”
The vision for cyber range aligns with the teaching mission of Utica’s cybersecurity program: empowering students with both the knowledge and the practical skills to succeed and advance in the cybersecurity field.
“We can’t wait to showcase this space and, more importantly, the skills our students are acquiring,” says John Oevering, professor of practice of cybersecurity. “What the cyber range is going to allow us to do is provide students unique hands-on, practical exercises, taking real world scenarios and giving students the opportunity to tangibly work through and resolve challenging situations like ransomware attacks in a safe space dedicated to technical learning.”
The facility, coupled with the University’s industry partnerships, will also provide additional opportunities for students to gain experience and work alongside professionals from federal, state, and regional law enforcement agencies such as state police and the Department of Homeland Security.
The project is supported in part by grants from the George I. Alden Trust and the Fred L. Emerson Foundation.
About Utica University
Utica University is a comprehensive, private institution located in the heart of Central New York. With a proud legacy of innovation and career-centered education aligned with industry needs, the University prepares students for success in an ever-evolving world.
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