Sandra Leiterman works with students in the Cave in the Emerging Analytics Center at UA Little Rock. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

Cybersecurity Education Leader Inspiring Others by Fulfilling Educational Goals

In the dynamic realm of cybersecurity, where resilience is key, the newly minted Dr. Sandra Leiterman not only safeguards digital landscapes but also blazes a trail of inspiration. Continue reading “Cybersecurity Education Leader Inspiring Others by Fulfilling Educational Goals”

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is partnering with the Arkansas Center for Data Sciences (ACDS) to create an innovative new program that will strengthen educational pathways for computer science and cybersecurity majors at UA Little Rock while helping to fill the workforce gap for Arkansas employers.

UA Little Rock Partners with ACDS to Create Career Pathway for Computer Science Students

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is partnering with the Arkansas Center for Data Sciences (ACDS) to create an innovative new program that will strengthen educational pathways for computer science and cybersecurity majors at UA Little Rock while helping to fill the workforce gap for Arkansas employers. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Partners with ACDS to Create Career Pathway for Computer Science Students”

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Leiterman Hopes to Encourage Girls to Pursue Cybersecurity Careers at Oct. 23 Event

Sandra Leiterman, managing director of the UA Little Rock Cyber Arena, knows how important it is to encourage girls who are interested in pursuing a career in a technology field. Continue reading “Leiterman Hopes to Encourage Girls to Pursue Cybersecurity Careers at Oct. 23 Event”

Bastazo team members include, from left to right, Andrew Bomberger (UA Little Rock), Spencer Massengale (UA Little Rock), Philip Huff (UA Little Rock), Dakota Dale (UA Fayetteville), Matt Kennett (UA Little Rock), Qinghua Li (UA Fayetteville), Thao LeVasicek (UA Fayetteville), Kylie McClanahan (UA Fayetteville), Yaling Liu (UA Fayetteville), and Alan Mantooth (UA Fayetteville).

Arkansas Professors, Students Collaborate on $2.2 Million, AI-Driven Cybersecurity Project with Israeli Cyber Resilience Company

A University of Arkansas at Little Rock professor and students are part of a university startup that has received a $2.2 million grant to develop an advanced artificial-intelligence automation and rapid-recovery hardware to protect industrial control systems from cybersecurity attacks. Continue reading “Arkansas Professors, Students Collaborate on $2.2 Million, AI-Driven Cybersecurity Project with Israeli Cyber Resilience Company”

UA Little Rock Receives $1 Million Grant to Protect Against Energy-Focused Cyberattacks

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock and its partners announced the expansion of the Emerging Threat Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ET-ISAC) to further strengthen the fight against the escalating threat of cybersecurity attacks in the energy sector. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Receives $1 Million Grant to Protect Against Energy-Focused Cyberattacks”

Photo of Andrew Bomberger by Ben Krain.

Cybersecurity Leader Earns Master’s Degree from UA Little Rock

A UA Little Rock student has earned his master’s degree after advancing cybersecurity education for hundreds of students and teachers throughout Arkansas. Continue reading “Cybersecurity Leader Earns Master’s Degree from UA Little Rock”

Dr. Albert Baker, chair of the Department of Computer Science, works with students in the Emerging Analytic Center. Photo by Ben Krain.

UA Little Rock Celebrates Computer Science Educators

It’s Computer Science Education Week, an annual call to celebrate the contributions of students, teachers, and partners in the field. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Celebrates Computer Science Educators”

Philip Huff, left, and Sandra Leiterman, right, head the UA Little Rock CyberGym. Photo by Ben Krain.

UA Little Rock Receives $800K NSA Grant to Expand Cybersecurity Education, Standardize National Curriculum Guidelines

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock, a leader in cybersecurity education, has received a nearly $800,000 grant from the National Security Agency (NSA) to expand a national cybersecurity education program for teachers, as well as develop a standardized curriculum to build pathways for cybersecurity education between high schools and colleges. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Receives $800K NSA Grant to Expand Cybersecurity Education, Standardize National Curriculum Guidelines”