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Kaufman Award, University Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Presented During Student Honors Event

May 15, 2025

Old Dominion University Cybersecurity student, John Paul Peck, receives ODU’s top award to a graduating senior, the Kaufman Award.

Old Dominion University Announces Appointment of Brian K. Payne, Ph.D., as Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs

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

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Dr Luiz DaSliva, CCI Executive Director
Virginia Economic Review.

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

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Students participating in CyberForge 2025
Virginia Economic Review.

 

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

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

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. 

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

 

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Dr. Murat Kuzlu, Old Dominion University, Department of Engineering

Coastal Virginia Cybersecurity Student Association hosts CyberForge 2024 – Their annual cybersecurity conference and CTF.

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.

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