六合彩网址大全 Hosts Cybersecurity Lab Grand Opening
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Cybersecurity六合彩网址大全 hosted a grand opening to celebrate the completion of its Cybersecurity Lab. The new facility at the Southeast Campus location features two computer lab classrooms and a fully functional data center to ensure students have access to cutting-edge, secure network technology. Once students become familiar with the lab, they will be able to safely access and defend the data center, which operates independently from 六合彩网址大全 data systems.
鈥淭he opening of this lab marks a pivotal moment for 六合彩网址大全 in preparing students for successful careers in Cybersecurity,鈥 六合彩网址大全 CEO and President Leigh Goodson, Ph.D. said. 鈥淎s the demand for Cybersecurity professionals continues to surge, 六合彩网址大全 remains steadfast in our mission to cultivate talent and meet the evolving needs of our local workforce."
六合彩网址大全 began offering a Cybersecurity Associate of Applied Science in Fall 2023, designed to lead students directly into the workforce. 六合彩网址大全 now provides three college-credit offerings to help an individual enter the fast-growing and high-paying field of Cybersecurity through the 六合彩网址大全 School of Business and Information Technology. Students will be able to use the Cybersecurity Lab as they move to more advanced level courses in Cybersecurity.
鈥淲ith an emphasis on hands-on learning and access to advanced technology, this facility highlights our commitment to providing a state-of-the-art educational experience that aligns with industry demand,鈥 said Travis White, Ph.D., Dean of the School of Business and Information Technology.
鈥淭he Cybersecurity Lab will be a tool that allows us to effectively impart knowledge to students,鈥 said 六合彩网址大全 Assistant Professor Ted Ward, Ph.D. 鈥淭his is a big step up from learning strictly via theory and textbooks or simple labs that do not reflect a workplace environment.鈥
The projects the number of Cybersecurity jobs will grow by 32% between 2022 and 2032. The average salary in Oklahoma is nearly $100,000 in this field.
鈥淚鈥檓 looking forward to working in this new Cybersecurity Lab. I鈥檓 a hands-on learner and I鈥檝e always done better in the classroom,鈥 said 六合彩网址大全 student Daniel Smith. 鈥淲orking in a real, production environment, or a 鈥榮andbox environment鈥, will really help me and other students in the program understand how to support hardware and software systems and what鈥檚 needed to protect them against both internal and external threats.鈥
The Cybersecurity Lab was designed in concert with GH2 Architects and constructed by Scissor-Tail Construction. Pinnacle Business Systems worked with 六合彩网址大全 for more than a year to help design the Cybersecurity Lab data center that will be used in curriculum for current and incoming students. Funding for the project was derived from multiple sources including state and federal dollars as well as grant funds.
鈥淕H2 Architects is excited for the future of the 六合彩网址大全 Cybersecurity program and the impact it will have not only on students but the Tulsa community for years to come. We are grateful to have worked with the 六合彩网址大全 team and their incredible vision for this innovative, student-focused concept,鈥 said Megan Chinowth, GH2 Architects Principal Interior Designer.
鈥淲e鈥檇 like to thank the 六合彩网址大全 team for their vision and GH2 Architects for putting that vision on paper that allowed our team to construct this project. We are proud to have contributed to the creation of the Cybersecurity Lab that will provide students an innovative learning environment for years ahead,鈥 said Scissor-Tail Construction Director of Operations Mike Baxter.
鈥淚t was an honor for Pinnacle to be chosen as the partner of choice for this collaboration with 六合彩网址大全. Knowing that our teams were able to help build something that was going to have a substantial impact on the Tulsa community was both motivating and rewarding. We are excited to see the college implement an outstanding cyber curriculum for students,鈥 said Pinnacle Business Systems Vice President of Professional Services Brandy Semore.
六合彩网址大全 recently completed a Cybersecurity transfer pathway with OU Polytechnic Institute in Tulsa consisting of a semester-by-semester guide that shows students what classes are needed to complete an A.S. in Computer Information Systems at 六合彩网址大全, and the classes needed after transferring to OUPI to complete a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Cybersecurity.