Cyber Security
The UA-ARC is affiliated with the University of Arizona in providing the gateway to the University’s resource enterprise in the area of cyber. Cyber security touches all areas of research within the University. The UArizona conducts basic and applied research from design development and prototyping in cyber security to securing databases, networks, telecommunications, mobile telecom and information infrastructure.
Our Cyber Competencies
Big Data and data analytics
Aligning institutional expertise and computational resources to solve cutting edge data-driven research endeavors for our DoD and Industry partners.
cloud computing
The UArizona Cloud and Autonomic Computing Center concentrates on research in advanced distributed computing as part of the National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers program.
Virtual Learning Environment
Leveraging the use of a cloud based learning environment, the UArizona provides world-class cybersecurity training to students all over the world.
Social engineering
Don’t get hooked! Research is conducted on the human element of security. Malicious attackers exploit the vulnerabilities in human behavior to gain access or retrieve information.
Cyber Security Facts
The cyber security research being conducted will help organizations like the Department of Defense create stronger, more reliable programs to combat cyber criminals. Cyber attacks can occur in the medical industry, agriculture, military, and more. During the next five years, cybercrime might become the greatest threat to every person, place and thing in the world. With evolving technology comes evolving hackers, and we are behind in security.
6
month
Most companies take nearly 6 months to detect a data breach
3.5
million
Unfilled cyber security jobs worldwide will reach 3.5 million by 2021
200
billion
By 2020 there will be roughly 200 billion connected devices
$5.9
trillion
Cybercrime damages will reach $5.9 trillion annually by 2021
Cyber Security Laboratories and Research Centers
UA-ARC has access to dozens of laboratories and facilities in the realm of cyber security. The facilities focus on a range of cyber-related research topics such as bioimaging, cloud services, GIS mapping, and national security.
Awards in Cyber Security
NSA Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations (CAE‑CO)
NSA/DHS Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Research (CAE‑R)
NSA Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE‑CD)
Cyber Security News
CyVerse Receives $1.3M to Provide Cyberinfrastructure and Training for New NSF Artificial Intelligence Institute
CyVerse will provide computational infrastructure, data science and education to integrate the efforts of other partners of the NSF’s new AI Institute for Resilient Agriculture.
"Cybersecurity Post-Pandemic - Returning to Ground Truth"
The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) – Southwest Chapter, the Arizona Cyber Threat Response Alliance (ACTRA), and the AFCEA – Tucson Chapter, will once again co-host the 6th Annual Cyber Southwest (CSW) set to take place on Friday, October 29, 2021. The theme this year will be “Cybersecurity Post-Pandemic – Returning to Ground Truth” . The event will take place The University of Arizona, Eller College of Management McClelland Hall – Berger Auditorium (2nd Floor), 1130 E. Helen St., Tucson, AZ 85721. All those that are interested in attending are welcome. There is no fee.
A primary focus of CSW 2021 will be to continue to develop Arizona’s national leadership in cybersecurity. Subject Matter Expert (SME) speakers will be on hand to address cyber threats, cyber defense, cyber risk mitigation, and current remediation strategies. There will also be a cyber exhibit hall that will feature cyber advancements from our industry, government, academia, and community partners.
NETCOM Partners with University of Arizona
FORT HUACHUCA, Ariz,-As the Department of Defense (DoD) continues to expand its partnerships with institutions of higher education and the private sector, Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM) and Fort Huachuca are partnering with the University of Arizona (UoA) to leverage technical expertise and further accelerate the innovation of emerging technologies.
On-Campus Office
1110 E South Campus Drive
Saguaro Hall, Room 210
Tucson, AZ 85721
Off-Campus Office
101 North Wilmot Road
Suite 101
Tucson, AZ 85711
Washington, D.C. Office
1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Suite 500
Washington, D.C. 20004
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