The University of South Carolina is taking the lead on protecting personal information and filling a workforce shortage in the cyber security sector. The university is partnering with government leaders, industry executives and academic institutions to form SC Cyber.
“Carolina is proud to serve as the epicenter of this important work. We look forward to working with all our consortium members in leveraging and expanding access to new technologies, research and education,” said University President Dr. Harris Pastides.
The statewide initiative will work on two fronts. First, SC Cyber will help state agencies, businesses and other organizations reduce the instance of cyberattacks that compromise information on databases, whether it be bank accounts or health records.
SC Cyber will also offer training and education to prepare the next generation of information technology specialists and cybersecurity experts, as well as conduct research and development on the latest technology and trends to prevent hacks to vulnerable networks.
The cybersecurity industry in South Carolina has grown 130 percent since 2010, with about 2,300 available jobs. For the full article click here
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