Research

🧑‍🏫 PERFECT

(Promoting Effective Resources for Cybersecurity Education and Training)

Summary:
PERFECT is an educational research initiative focused on enhancing cybersecurity awareness and digital safety among high school students and teachers. It offers a three-tiered curriculum (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced) supported by interactive resources and assessments. The program is rooted in national frameworks like the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and aims to make cybersecurity education accessible, engaging, and impactful.

Main Points of Contact:

• Dr. Gahangir Hossain -  Associate Professor, UNT

• Dr. Brigette Whaley - Associate Professor, WTAMU

• Dr. Mikyung Shin - Assistant Professor, ISU

📘 For more details : PERFECT project site

 

🛡️ Cyber-CREWS

(Cybersecurity-Collaborative Research and Education for Workforce and Security)

Summary:
CYBER CREWS is a DHS-supported initiative to advance cybersecurity research and workforce development, especially among underrepresented groups. It includes active research in cyberinfrastructure protection and offers a 12-credit certificate in Cybersecurity for Data Scientists. Students gain hands-on experience and can qualify for tuition support, preparing them for careers in high-demand security roles.

Main Points of Contact:

• Dr. Gahangir Hossain -  Associate Professor, UNT

• Dr. Brady Lund  - Assistant Professor, UNT

🎓 For more details: Cyber CREWS site