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![An open computer case is being held and used to teach a student about the parts.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/cwi_cyber_image_0.jpg?itok=6JezUO6x×tamp=1717178014)
CWI has fun and exciting summer camps for middle and high school students!
![Student from CWI smile and hold award plaques behind large letters that say "BPA, National Leadership Conference."](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/bpanationalconferenceawardspic2024s.jpg?itok=PAOIQ6fo×tamp=1715981814)
Eight students from CWI achieve top-ten finishes in multiple competitions at the BPA National Conference.
![A student bends over a table while looking down into an open computer case. A teacher provides instruction.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_20230322_cyb_progrmsht_1_web.jpg?itok=rHNHmSHk×tamp=1711048942)
CWI is hosting a week-long cyber summer camp for high school students that will teach the basics of cybersecurity, computers, and IT.
![Students working at computers](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_2022_0120_mkt_wdshoot_603.jpg?itok=mhqVyKRo×tamp=1704318588)
CWI’s Cybersecurity program was ranked 22 out of 150 Associate of Applied Science programs nationally in a new ranking by Cybersecurity Guide.
![Wires and circuits](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/tech_edited.jpg?itok=J1m9g5ky×tamp=1700603493)
Work-Based Learning Center is proud to host a Technology Job Fair on Thursday, Nov. 30, at the Ada County Center Pintail Building.
![Cybersecurity Awareness](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/cyber-security_awareness_article_-_untitled_page_3_0.jpeg?itok=Nxyzm1r0×tamp=1696370019)
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. CWI Information Technology Department has some tips and information to help you protect yourself from malware and scams.
![Instructor teaching student about computer systems](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_20230322_cyb_progrmsht_1_1.jpg?itok=TkDq-1K9×tamp=1688749877)
The Cyber Defense Center is hosting a five-day summer camp that introduces students to the world of cybersecurity.
![Cyber students working on a operating system](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/cwi_cyber_image.jpg?itok=LpcoXGEu×tamp=1684944791)
The week-long daytime event is aimed at teaching high school students the basics of computing, cybersecurity, and information technology through a hands-on, fun, and engaging experience.
![Cybersecurity student working](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/cta-panel.png?itok=PfcYmLmQ×tamp=1681767689)
College of Western Idaho’s Computer Science and Information Technology Department will host a day of education and training to expand cybersecurity knowledge around the state.
![Student in front of computers](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/stanley_ward.jpg?itok=6ojeq5fp×tamp=1670528057)
Cybersecurity student, Stanley Ward, was selected out of thousands of students for a national scholarship through his participation in a national cybersecurity competition.
![Linda Otto posing with her award](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/20221028_193006.jpg?itok=XjIwDlyJ×tamp=1668801519)
Congratulations to College of Western Idaho Cybersecurity Professor, Dr. Linda Otto, who was awarded the 2022 Idaho Business Education Association Outstanding Postsecondary Educator of the Year Award.
![Left to right: Lane Edwards, Spencer McConnell, Baiden Jones, Stanley Ward, Sarah Ives College of Western Idaho's Cybersecurity team](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/social_pics_small_-_untitled_page_9.jpeg?itok=lq2vEiND×tamp=1668024872)
Congratulations to College of Western Idaho's Cybersecurity team who advanced to the finals and placed fourth at the Future of Work Academy cybersecurity incubator competition.
![Courtesy: Idaho Office of Emergency Management 2022 Annual Preparedness and Cybersecurity Conference](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/ioem_conference.jpg?itok=zX0m0XMo×tamp=1666281560)
Cybersecurity Representatives from College of Western Idaho’s Cyber Defense Center took part in the Idaho Office of Emergency Management’s annual Cybersecurity Summit Thursday, Oct. 13.
![Students working on a computer](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_20220202_mkt_wdshoot_26.jpg?itok=XpPL_Jwh×tamp=1664472593)
College of Western Idaho’s Cybersecurity program is one step closer to receiving full Center of Academic Excellence Cyber Defense accreditation.
![Lower Gear Cycles Team / Photo credit: Boise State University, Sean Evans Photography Lower Gear Cycles team accepting prize money on state at Idaho Entrepreneur Challenge](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/iec_0.jpg?itok=D_gn8NIm×tamp=1650052520)
College of Western Idaho students joined students from across the state this spring to compete for more than $50,000 in prize money and services to advance their startups.
![Cybersecurity instructor, Troy Taylor, College of Western Idaho’s Faculty of Distinction for October 2021.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/taylor.jpg.jpg?itok=NiXs_r3D×tamp=1638473774)
Congratulations to Cybersecurity instructor, Troy Taylor, College of Western Idaho’s Faculty of Distinction for October 2021.
![Michael Jensen, left, Lisa Mesenko, Tom Beeles, LD Anderst, and Ivan Castillo CWI Foundation receives $5,000 for scholarships from Allied Business Solutions](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/allied.jpg?itok=G2Neuq7b×tamp=1636744834)
Allied Business Solutions donates $5,000 to empower Information Technology students at CWI.
![Andrea Ascuena, top left; Charles Dickinson, top middle; Christian Purvis-Aldrich, top right; Heather Schoenherr, bottom left; Susan Aydelotte, middle; Linda Otto, middle bottom; and Reggie Jayne, bottom right Seven College of Western Idaho (CWI) faculty members who now hold the faculty rank title of full Professor.](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/professors.png?itok=AUFsG41t×tamp=1621630380)
Congratulations to the inaugural group of CWI faculty who now hold the rank title of Professor.
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