Cyber Defense Center
College Western Idaho's Cyber Defense Center (CDC) offers cybersecurity awareness, best practices, news, events, and activities for Idaho communities, businesses, and students while striving to advance U.S. Federal Government, State of Idaho, and industry initiatives in cyber defense.
What we do
- Enhance cybersecurity for communities, businesses, and individuals in Idaho.
- Share strategies to mitigate cyber threats.
- Provide access to cybersecurity news and events.
- Highlight CWI's cybersecurity efforts.
- Partner with local schools and businesses for cybersecurity.
- Offer cyber defense information and outreach.
- Promote strong cyber practices and education.
- Promote CWI cybersecurity activities.
Center of Academic Excellence Accreditation Status
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Cybersecurity Alerts & News Sources
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
CISA leads efforts to enhance the security, resiliency, and reliability of the Nation's cybersecurity and communications infrastructure.
IDAHO CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS
Protecting the privacy of Idaho citizens by safeguarding Idaho’s information, data, systems, and infrastructure while establishing strong cybersecurity leadership, awareness and training, best practices, and partnerships.
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