cias.utsa.eduThe UTSA CIAS – Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security

Research Competitions National CCDC Collegiate cyber defense competition where teams of 8 defend real-world networks Learn more CyberPatriot World’s largest cyber defense competition cofounded with the Air Force to inspire students towards STEM careers Learn more Panoply Individual or team network assessment and network defense competition where competitors vie for control of resources Learn more Hivestorm Collegiate cyber defense competition where teams compete by securing provided virtual machines Learn more Training Customized Training & Exercises Cybersecurity Training No Cost Training Cybersecurity Training & Exercises Overview Cybersecurity Training Low- and no-cost professional training solutions through certification prep courses and cybersecurity awareness training. See topics National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium Research-based cybersecurity courses aimed at helping individuals in states and communities nationwide to develop and improve their own cybersecurity programs Learn more NO COST Customized Training & Exercises We customize training, host workshops, and conduct community-wide exercises to suit your organization’s individual needs Learn more $ K-12 Sponsorships Store Overview Cyber Threat Defender CTD Rules CTD Play Online Host Your Own CTD Tournament San Antonio CTD Tournaments CTD Card Design Challenge 2020 Starter Deck Cyber Threat Protector CTP Rules Cyber Threat Guardian CTG Rules About the CyBears High School & Middle School K-5 CyBear Computer Games STEM Worksheets K-12 Cybersecurity Education Presenting Sponsor Overview Online Store Sponsorships Launcher Cyber Threat Defender About CTD + Card List Rules How to play Play online Digital Tournaments Design Challenge Cyber Threat Guardian About CTG Rules How to play Cyber Threat Protector About CTP Rules How to play Instructor Resources Middle/High School K-5 Worksheets Computer Games About the CyBears Info Sharing CIAS-ISAO Texas ISAO ISAO Standards Organization Cybersecurity Information Sharing Overview Learn more Learn more Learn more News Our Story X Search Search Close this search box. The University of Texas at San Antonio’s C ENTER for I NFRASTRUCTURE A SSURANCE & S ECURITY UTSA has been designated by the National Security Agency as a Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education. Join Newsletter The Leader in Advancement of State and Community Cybersecurity Established in 2001 as part of UTSA’s creation of a cybersecurity program, the CIAS is a research center on a mission to secure the nation’s infrastructure and foster a Culture of Cybersecurity. This grassroots-level research effort continues to produce practical campaigns, such as cybersecurity training and preparedness, cybersecurity competitions and K12 education programs. Certification Courses Customized Training NCCDC Competition CyberPatriot Competition Hivestorm Competition No-Cost Training (NCPC) Maturity Model (CCSMM) Cyber Threat Defender Cyber Threat Protector Cyber Threat Guardian Celebrating 20 Years at UTSA The CIAS has been working to create a culture of cybersecurity and improving the nation’s cybersecurity posture since 2001! Take a look back at our history and activities in the CIAS’ 20th Anniversary Report here . Ponemon Institute study 2014 In the nation for undergraduate cybersecurity # 10 Universities.com ranking 2016 In the nation for graduate cybersecurity # 10 National Security Agency NSA Designations 1 Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Research Cyber Operations high-quality, high-impact Competitions The CIAS hosts the National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition , Panoply and HiveStorm , and co-founded CyberPatriot . The CIAS has been developing and conducting competition programs to educate, train and prepare individuals for the cybersecurity workforce since 2005. arrow-icon-size3 All Competitions 2019 Competitors Worldwide 1 ,000 high-quality, high-impact Cybersecurity Training Courses Seminars Workshops Our training efforts focus on improving overall cybersecurity awareness, technical capabilities, professional development and continuity plans. We’ve been helping professionals, organizations and communities prevent, detect, respond to and recover from cyber incidents for more than 20 years. arrow-icon-size3 All Training Reached Small Businesses 1 K-12 Education Gaming Committed to creating a culture of cybersecurity nationwide, the CIAS focuses on K-12 education that introduces students to cybersecurity principles through educational gaming and storytelling. Our goals are to create good cyber hygiene and awareness of cyber careers . arrow-icon-size3 All K-12 Education Played In Countries 1 World Leader Leading the ISAO Standards Organization since 2015 and helping SLTTs establish comprehensive cybersecurity programs as the CIAS-ISAO , the CIAS actively engages the information sharing community to promote secure, rapid and widespread information sharing that helps detect and block cyber-attacks. Information Sharing arrow-icon-size3 More Information Sharing CIAS-ISAO Members 1 National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium Filling the cybersecurity gap since 2004 View Our Courses A Collaboration of Five Universities The University of Arkansas Texas A&M Norwich University The University of Memphis The University of Texas at San Antonio arrow-icon-size3 NCPC Website Testimonials This Is What They Say NCCDC challenges students’ ability to work together as a team, and rely on their critical thinking skills to apply their knowledge real-time in a stressful situation.” Tom Nedorost UCF Coach The quality of the presentation [on Continuity Planning] and the value of the content easily makes this the best webinar I have attended since the plague days started. CIAS-ISAO aren’t the ones to steal on.” James Gasser City of Austin My students love playing Cyber Threat Defender. We use it in my computer repair course, and it is really the only exposure to security they get. I find that as they continue to play the game and get used to the available cards, they are also getting a basic understanding of the different threats and security features that are out there.” Jason Smith Benjamin Logan High School An excellent course [on Organizational Information Sharing] to begin, enhance or refine your information sharing life cycle. The scenarios really help to step outside your own POV that adds to the overall thought process.” Lonie Packer Trinity Valley Community College Awesome, thank you so much! My students have been diving into the game and have enjoyed learning how to play. The use of vocabulary has been amazing, and the conversations have been on track with what I have been wanting them to talk about during computer science class.” Nikki Parker Iraan High School Shape Press Coverage We’re in the News UTSA awarded $500K grant from Google to expand CIAS cybersecurity clinic CIAS In The News , News UTSA awarded $500K grant from Google to expand CIAS cybersecurity clinic The UTSA Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security (CIAS) received a $500,000 grant from Google’s Cybersecurity Clinics Fund to grow the UTSA/CIAS Cyber Clinic. The clinic is a long-term initiative focused on strengthening cybersecurity knowledge among UTSA students and the community at large by hosting on-campus classes and workshops at the offices of local organizations. U.S. Department of Education invites Alan CyBear to teach kids about cybersecurity CIAS In The News , News U.S. Department of Education invites Alan CyBear to teach kids about cybersecurity Alan CyBear, the Smokey Bear” of cybersecurity, made an appearance in Washington, D.C. last week with the CIAS at the 9th Annual ED Games Expo, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education. Held at the Kennedy Center, the Expo showcases game-changing forms of education technology, including the CIAS card games such as Cyber Threat Defender […] Angelo State and UTSA Partner for Cybersecurity Pilot Program in San Angelo CIAS In The...