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.
Norwich offers three cybersecurity programs: Bachelors of Science in Computer Security and Information Assurance (CSIA), Bachelors of Science in Cyber Security online degree completion program and Masters of Science in Information Security and Assurance (MSISA).
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, Norwich provides a truly unique program using state-of-the-art forensic tools unheard of at other institutions of this size. Norwich 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.
Latest news from the Senator Patrick Leahy School of Cybersecurity and Advanced Computing

Senator Patrick Leahy Visited Norwich University on November 16, 2023
Senator Patrick Leahy and his wife Marcelle visited the campus of Norwich University and the Senator Patrick Leahy School of Cybersecurity and Advanced Computing on November 16, 2023.

In another Norwich University first, an Educational Partnership Agreement has been signed with U.S. Cyber Command.
On Wednesday, November 8th, Norwich University signed an Educational Partnership Agreement with U.S. Cyber Command. This agreement coincided with a visit from General Paul Nakasone, Commander, U.S...

Norwich University Signs Multi-Year Contract with Seerist
Norwich University has signed a multi-year contract with Seerist to use its threat and risk solution in its educational curriculum. The organization is licensing Seerist and its Foreign Influence platform to be part of an advanced curriculum program to develop intelligence analyst candidates.

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