Center for Cybersecurity and Forensics Education and Research (CyFER)

NU Center for Cybersecurity and Forensics Education and Research (CyFER) is a formally established entity for the development of emerging, advanced and next-generation computing technologies.
CyFER serves students and faculty and is used for deploying specialist learning environments for the Computer Security & Information Assurance (CSIA) program, for fostering a culture of research among students, for outreach activities and for providing physical infrastructure for the very best students to manage and maintain.
There aren’t enough people with the knowledge and skills to fill all the open security positions in today’s information economy.
ҹɫСÊÓÆµ offers two cybersecurity programs: Bachelors of Science in Computer Security and Information Assurance (CSIA), Bachelors of Science in Cyber Security online degree completion program.
The services of our graduates at all levels are in high demand by private industry, government, law enforcement, the military, health services and academia. Whether they’re focused on computer network security, malware, forensics or cyberinvestigation, our students and will be well prepared for the kind of job that never gets stale, and protects our country and private interests.
With a focus on both theory and hands-on experience, ҹɫСÊÓÆµ provides a truly unique program using state-of-the-art forensic tools unheard of at other institutions of this size. ҹɫСÊÓÆµ faculty make sure students at all levels and programs have a command of the basics and then find opportunities for them both to work with real companies on real cases.

ҹɫСÊÓÆµ is recognized by the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Cyber Defense
with a CAE-CD designation. ҹɫСÊÓÆµ has held this Cyber Defense designation since 2001. .
Latest news from the Senator Patrick Leahy School of Cybersecurity and Advanced Computing

Beyond Theory: ҹɫСÊÓÆµ Students Gain Mission-Ready Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Expertise
For ҹɫСÊÓÆµ students like Jayden LaVecchia ’27, the first Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations camp was more than a class—it was an intensive, real-world training ground for the high-tech front lines of modern conflict.

Cyber Fusion Research and Development Center breaks ground
ҹɫСÊÓÆµ takes the next steps towards bringing this new addition to campus.

ҹɫСÊÓÆµ students win inaugural Seerist Intellithon
A group of ҹɫСÊÓÆµ students take on experiential learning through a competition utilizing Seerist's industry-leading risk intelligence platform.

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CyFER Contacts
DIRECTOR
Huw O. L. Read
1 (802) 485-2007
hread@norwich.edu
NORWICH UNIVERSITYÂ
Vice President, Information Technology
George J. Silowash
George.silowash@norwich.edu
NORWICH UNIVERSITY
Associate VP, Information Security / CISO
Chip Bacon
cbacon@norwich.edu