The Citadel Research Project
In 2023, SC CIC began partnering with The Citadel on a long-term critical infrastructure research project. The goal of the project is for cadets majoring in Cybersecurity and other Computer Sciences degrees to create custom sector-specific threat profiles for each of the 16 CISA-identified sectors that capture the highest risks to each, along with recommendations on how to remediate those risks. Each semester, students choose the sector they are most interested in researching and are paired with SC CIC Cyber Liaison Officers (CLOs) working in that sector. This allows the students to get firsthand information about threats their chosen sector is facing while also facilitating a professional networking connection for the future. So far, cadets have created sector threat profiles for four sectors: Energy, Nuclear, Transportation, and Water and Wastewater Systems.
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Palmetto Cyber Defense Competition (PCDC)
The Palmetto Cyber Defense Competition, or PCDC, challenges high school and college student’s cybersecurity skills in a competitive setting. The all-day event allows teams of six to defend their networks from red team attacks while ensuring business functions continue. The competition is followed by an awards ceremony complete with networking opportunities and is an excellent way to foster connections both with and for the future cybersecurity workforce in South Carolina.
South Coast Cyber Center
The South Coast Cyber Center was established with the mission of becoming a center of cybersecurity excellence to build an educational workforce and cultivate the business and economic environment in the South Coast region of the United States. This mission has been accomplished through robust partnerships with University of South Carolina Beaufort, Technical College of the Lowcountry, the Beaufort Digital Corridor, the Beaufort County Economic Development Corporation, and other government and private sector partners.
South Carolina InfraGard
InfraGard is a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and private sector professionals. The goal of the InfraGard program is to increase information-sharing between the private and public sectors, along with establishing learning opportunities that are critical in the security of U.S. critical infrastructure.
Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is a centralized hub for reporting cyber-related crime that is run by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Reports can be submitted for cyber-enabled fraud, scams, and other crimes. The website also provides victims with resources on what to do next and how to protect from future incidents.