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University of Montana chosen to lead national cybersecurity education efforts
By: UM News Service
MISSOULA — The University of Montana recently secured a National Science Foundation grant to lead a coalition of five western states to deliver cybersecurity education to students and teachers.
Through the GenCyber program, the nearly $600,000 grant will allow UM to lead efforts with other colleges to deliver a regional program that will bolster cybersecurity education.
“Our goal is to develop a talent pipeline by training more teachers,” said Dianne Burke, CyberMontana director and Missoula College associate professor. “As the hub for cybersecurity education in Montana, we are thrilled to lead this multi-state effort.”
Missoula College Collaborates with the Public Infrastructure Security Cyber Education System(PISCES)
By: Kristal Crowley
"In the scenic halls of the University Center at the University of Montana, a small team is stepping forward to confront digital challenges in collaboration with the Public InfrastructureSecurity Cyber Education System (PISCES), a pioneering organization in data security training."
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