Summary
The University of Virginia (UVA) has a multi-faceted approach to cybersecurity, encompassing university-wide security initiatives led by the UVA Information Security office and academic programs within the Department of Computer Science and the School of Continuing and Professional Studies.
Key aspects include: information security operations, a National Center of Excellence (CAE-CD) in cybersecurity education, undergraduate and certificate programs, a cybersecurity focal path for students, and student organizations focused on cyber skills.
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University-wide security
- Information Security (InfoSec): This office is responsible for protecting UVA’s computing environment through policy, risk assessment, security training, incident response, and system safeguards.
- Shared responsibility: Cybersecurity is considered a shared responsibility involving all students, faculty, and staff, with a focus on building a strong cybersecurity culture.
- Security operations: The InfoSec team monitors for threats, responds to incidents, and conducts vulnerability scanning for web applications.
Academic and educational programs
- National Center of Excellence: The Department of Computer Science is a National Center of Excellence in Cyber Defense (NCAE-CD).
- Cybersecurity Focal Path: Students can complete a specialized curriculum of courses in cybersecurity as part of their undergraduate studies in the Department of Computer Science.
- Cybersecurity Analysis Certificate: The School of Continuing and Professional Studies offers an online undergraduate certificate program to train individuals for entry-level cybersecurity roles.
- Research: Faculty in the Department of Computer Science conduct research in areas like hardware, software, networks, and cryptography, often collaborating with other groups like the Link Lab.
Student involvement and engagement
- Computer and Network Security Club: This student organization improves digital security knowledge through speakers and competitions.
- Hackers @ UVA: This group organizes the university’s largest hackathon and workshops.
Source: Gemini AI Overview – 11/11/2025
