General News

The conference will be held in Charlotte April 24 – 26, 2023.

A new coalition that will enhance North Carolina’s economy and keep its citizens safe through education, research and outreach work in cybersecurity will benefit from a $2 million grant from the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity located within the National Security Agency. The North Carolina Partnership for Cybersecurity Excellence (NC-PaCE) will bring eight […]

The 22nd annual UNC Charlotte Cybersecurity Symposium is scheduled for Oct 6-7, 2021. We are planning a hybrid event this year. The program for Oct 7 will be virtual with the opportunity for live Q&A. We will have in-person presentations and activities on October 6 on the UNC Charlotte campus. Talks on October 6 will […]

Dr. Liyue Fan receives NSF grant: “Privacy-Preserving Mobile Data Collection for Social and Behavioral Research”. For more details

This program will offer Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Cybersecurity training with online delivery to transitioning military, first responders, and other adult trainees free of charge. Successful completion of the program will offer participants the opportunity to earn three Industry and Government recognized certifications through examination as well as gain pathways to pursue degree programs at participating institutions. […]

UNC Charlotte receives US Department of Defense Scholarships for students to pursue cyber security degrees. This program is led by Dr. Bill Chu. For more details

Drs. Florence Martin and Weichao Wang receive NSF grant: “Advancing Cybersecurity and Privacy of Educational Technologies Used in K-12 schools”. For more details

Dr. Florence Martin leads a summer camp for elementary school students on Digital Safety at the Forest Park Elementary School in Kannapolis, NC. 19-23 2021. For more details

The premier security gathering in the region, the conference has grown to over 600 in attendance and hundreds more on a waiting list. Cybersecurity is a top-of-mind concern for businesses of all sizes. This symposium will continue our tradition of bringing world class speakers to discuss cutting edge security issues and best practices for businesses […]

The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security have awarded a nearly $6 million Cybersecurity Workforce Development grant to a coalition of universities and community colleges including UNC Charlotte. The two-year grant will allow coalition members to collaboratively develop an artificial intelligence and cybersecurity certification-based national training program for more than 425 transitioning […]