
Marshall University’s Institute for Cyber Security (ICS) is committed to advancing the field of cybersecurity through comprehensive research, education, training, and outreach programs. Our Institute brings together scholars and experts from diverse disciplines to address cybersecurity challenges from various perspectives.
Our programs and initiatives are designed to foster the growth and development of the cybersecurity community. Our educational programs provide students with hands-on training and invaluable real-world experience.
A key strength of Marshall’s ICS lies in our emphasis on collaboration and partnerships. We actively collaborate with corporate and government organizations to cultivate a robust and dynamic ecosystem of cybersecurity professionals and researchers. These partnerships offer our students invaluable opportunities to gain real-world experience and apply their knowledge and skills to practical problems.
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Marshall University has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).
At Marshall University’s Institute for Cyber Security, we offer a unique and practitioner-based approach to studying cybersecurity. Our institute is dedicated to advancing the field of cybersecurity through multidisciplinary research, education, and outreach programs.
The Institute for Cyber Security at Marshall University is expanding and will soon have its own building as part of Marshall’s 4th Avenue Innovation District initiative. It resides in the Weisberg Applied Engineering Complex on Marshall University’s Huntington campus.
The field of cybersecurity is growing rapidly, and there is a shortage of skilled professionals. Our graduates have a strong track record of securing employment in the cybersecurity field, and many of our students have multiple job offers before graduating.

