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May 15, 2025
Old Dominion University Cybersecurity student, John Paul Peck, receives ODU’s top award to a graduating senior, the Kaufman Award.
COVA CCI’s first director, Dr. Brian Payne, is selected as Old Dominion University Provost and Executive VP for Academic Affairs.
April 30, 2025
Virginia Workforce Technology Company Wins CCI Impact Award
Bobby Keener, CEO of CTE Workforce, is presented with the 2025 CCI Impact Award
April 2025
Virginia Economic Review: Creating Cybersecurity’s Next Era.
In this issue of the Virginia Economic Review, we go in depth on the cybersecurity industry in Virginia, including the vital task of securing the Commonwealth’s critical infrastructure; efforts across the Commonwealth to bring more women into the cybersecurity industry; a Fairfax County-based arm of the Army National Guard devoted to cybersecurity; federal cybersecurity partnerships at Virginia universities; efforts to fill the ever-increasing need for cyber talent through internships and apprenticeships; and an update on the innovative Commonwealth Cyber Initiative five years after its founding.
April 4, 2025
5 years after launching, Commonwealth Cyber Initiative continues to drive critical research
Read about how the Commonwealth Cyber Imitative is shaping the cyber sector in Virginia through research, innovation, and workforce development.
April 2025
Read about how the Commonwealth Cyber Imitative is developing future cyber professional through internships and other experiential opportunities.
April 2025
An AI avatar tried to argue a case before a New York court. The judges weren’t having it
AP Article | April 4, 2025
May Employs AI Avatar in Legal Appeal, and Judge isn’t Amused.
New York Times | April 4, 2025
Daniel Shin, William & Mary, is quoted in these two articles about the potential future of AI in the courtroom.
CyberForge 2025: A Cybersecurity Experience Like No Other
March 22-23, 2025 | Christopher Newport University
COVA CCI Researcher Meeting & Workshop
Virginia Beach – March 28, 2025
Norfolk, Virginia Beach High Schoolers Learn About Cybersecurity at ODU ODU News March 13, 2025
ODU shares cybersecurity knowledge with VBCPS students
VBSPS Blog March 14, 2025
Cybersecurity is in the Commonwealth’s DNA
Site Selection, March 2025 Issue
Fighting scams: William & Mary’s research on AI influences national dialogue
Dr. Adwait Nadkarni (William & Mary)
February 3, 2025
Coalition of universities and colleges making Virginia a cybersecurity powerhouse
The Commonwealth Cyber Initiative exceeds expectations, tripling the amount of cybersecurity research funding that comes into Virginia in just five years.
August 28, 2024
From Kabul, Afghanistan to Virginia, ODU grad walks the stage flying colors: Zobair Wali
WTKR Channel 3 News – May 4, 2024
COVA CCI Innovate Cyber Challenge
On April 18, 2024, 40 students grouped into 9 teams presented their design thinking projects based on providing innovative solutions to teaching cyber hygiene. You can see their work by visiting the COVA CCI Innovate Cyber Challenge website.
CCI presents Sachin Shetty of ODU with 2024 Impact Award
April 16, 2024
COVA CCI students complete Cybersecurity Undergraduate Research
Congratulations to the 14 students who completed the Spring 2024 COVA CCI Cybersecurity Undergraduate Research program.
You can read their papers by visiting the COVA CCI Cybersecurity Undergraduate Research webpage
Commonwealth Cyber Fusion Event Hosted by VMI for 7th Year.
February 27, 2024
Cyber Fusion 2024 Draws Students from 21 Commonwealth Colleges
February 24, 2024
The 2024 CyberForge conference drew more than 150 participants from across Virginia, who heard presentations from cybersecurity professionals, attended workshops, and participated in a capture-the-flag competition. February 10-11, 2024.
Eight Students Inducted into Cyber LeADERS Program
September 20, 2023
COVA CCI is supported by the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative and funded through the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Contact: covacci@odu.edu
