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, researchers 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.

Lead Researchers:

• Dr. Gahangir Hossain (PI/PD) -  Associate Professor, Data Science, 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.

Lead Researchers:

• Dr. Kinshuk - Dean of the College of Information, UNT
• Dr. Gahangir Hossain (PI/PD) -  Associate Professor, Data Science, UNT
• Dr. Brady Lund  - Assistant Professor, Information Science, UNT
• Dr. Hsia-Ching Chang - Associate Professor, Information Science, UNT
• Dr. Suliman (Al-Hawamdeh) Hawamdeh - Regents Professor , Information Science, UNT
• Dr. Tozammel Hossain - Assistant Professor,  Data Science, UNT

For more details: Cyber CREWS site