Commonwealth Cyber Initiative

Taking the Cybersecurity Career Path

The Commonwealth Cyber Initiative's mission of Workforce Development includes such programs as Cyber Fusion, an annual event that features a career fair and cybersecurity-based competitions for Virginia students.

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OUR FUNDED PROJECTS

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

INNOVATION OPPORTUNITIES

The Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI) is Virginia’s main access point for cybersecurity research, innovation, workforce development, and news. In this community, researchers find funding and collaboration, students discover diverse career possibilities, and new innovations come to life.

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CURRENT CALLS FOR PROPOSALS

CCI Testbed and Research

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CyberArts Exhibit Reception

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CCI Overview

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CCI: Advancing People and Technology for a Secure Tomorrow

CCI NEWS

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CCI Grad Student Presents at National Crypto-Agility Workshop , article
Our graduate and undergraduate students are helping to lead the next steps in cybersecurity in such critical areas as blockchain – before they graduate.
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New industry-university collaboration to pioneer future wireless networks , redirect
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Commonwealth Cyber Initiative unites Virginia universities to advance AI and cybersecurity research , redirect
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srsRAN Project Fall Workshop 2025 , redirect

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EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

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Clearance Preparedness Program , redirect
Next Session April 9, 2025
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Apply for an internship with Triple Point Security , redirect
Apply by March 31, 2025
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Commonwealth Cyber Initiative sponsors DMV security workshop in Arlington , redirect
March 28, 2025
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William & Mary to host International Conference on Cyber Warfare and Security , redirect
March 28-29, 2025

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