Center for Secure and Dependable Systems

Our Vandal cybersecurity team took home the Spokane Mayors Cup, competing against 18 teams from around the region in the capture the flag cybersecurity competition!

Computer engineering senior Chadwick Goodall and computer science seniors Jon Kopf, Kyle LeDoux and Robert Walko completed 40 challenges involving many different aspects of cybersecurity, including secure communication techniques and accessing personal information.

“We all knew each other’s strengths,” said LeDoux, of Boise. “From classes at U of I, you get a lot more practical application compared to other universities. We already had a lot of knowledge built up about how to go about each challenge. Having this win on our resume will be very valuable.”

Learn more about our cybersecurity programs at https://www.uidaho.edu/engr/programs/cybersecurity

U of I launched Idaho’s first cybersecurity bachelor’s degree program in 2020, adding to existing comprehensive computer science degree programs emphasizing cyber defense. Students train alongside 15 nationally and internationally recognized U of I faculty with expertise in power engineering, information assurance, industrial control systems and transportation.

One of the first Northwest universities to start a cybersecurity master’s program, U of I is on track to launch its doctoral program soon.

Cybersecurity Program - University of Idaho U of I is a leader in advanced cybersecurity training and education with the first in the Northwest to offer a bachelor's and master's degree in cybersecurity.

CSDS was selected to serve as the UC2 support center.

Senior cyber leaders from across the Defense Department, and beyond, recently gathered at Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, to mark the establishment of a new effort.

DOD Launches New University Consortium for Cybersecurity Senior cyber leaders from across the Defense Department, and beyond, recently gathered at Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, to mark the establishment of a new effort.

This is a very good article about making sure not to copy and paste commands from webpages. Be Smart and keep Yourself Safe!

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dont-copy-paste-commands-from-webpages-you-can-get-hacked/?fbclid=IwAR23h9F7A4QwqvVgOnM0sQu-ezEqnPFNGCDuORazwyT_0f-ehVAyQVlJV4w

Don't copy-paste commands from webpages — you can get hacked Programmers, sysadmins, security researchers, and tech hobbyists copying-pasting commands from web pages into a console or terminal risk having their system compromised. Wizer's Gabriel Friedlander demonstrates an obvious, simple yet stunning trick that'll make you think twice before copying-pasting...