Named for retired U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, the center’s key objective is to develop a community-focused Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence that is a regional hub serving all of Texas.
The Kay Bailey Hutchison Center for Cyber Intelligence, Innovation, and Security Studies equips students with the knowledge, skills and practical experience to be the best cybersecurity or culture- and national-security-focused graduates.
- The Cyber Intelligence program focuses on the latest developments in cyber defense, information operations, and information security to produce graduates that make significant contributions to the advancement of cybersecurity technology, policy, and the protection of critical digital assets and networks.
- The Security Studies Program focuses foremost on military personnel and federal civilian employees who will compete exceptionally well in the global arena, make lasting contributions to United States national security and economic prowess, and successfully engage in culturally informed interactions with other countries to increase international stability, cooperation and prosperity.
Security Studies Initiatives
ASU’s Department of Security Studies and Criminal Justice uses world-class faculty and advanced teaching technologies to educate military and civilian students using cutting-edge, culturally based education that provides them with marketable skills when graduating from our disciplines.
Academic Opportunities
We offer a variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as certificate options, to help you advance in your career.
Special Military Programs and Agreements
As a military-friendly institution, we support multiple partnerships with military agencies to apply military training credit to an Angelo State degree.
Cybersecurity Initiatives
We are rapidly growing our cybersecurity and artificial intelligence programs and evolving into an innovative leader for the region.
K-12 Engagement
In concert with district and campus leaders, STEM support staff and teachers, ASU creates a culture of cybersecurity through educational curriculum and activities.
Higher Education and Research
We are focused on offering cyber-related degree and certificate programs, as well as a wide range of research opportunities within cybersecurity and AI.
Community Engagement
We’ve adopted a “whole-community” approach by engaging the greater San Angelo area.
Regional Security Operations Center
We’ve partnered with the Texas Department of Information Resources to pilot the RSOC initiative, providing cybersecurity services to local, regional and state entities. Qualified ASU students can also gain marketable cybersecurity work experience through our paid internship program.
Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Resources
Explore ASU’s cybersecurity help articles in the Technology Knowledge Portal, thanks to the ASU Information Technology Service Center. Connect with our computer science and cybersecurity faculty for expert advice. They’re here to help you stay safe online.
Upcoming Cyber Events
News
Industry Advisory Committee
The Kay Bailey Hutchison Center for Cyber Intelligence, Innovation, and Security Studies hosts a monthly Cybersecurity Program Management Review with our Industry Advisory Committee. During this meeting, we review the cybersecurity programs across all of ASU’s colleges and solicit input from local, state and federal experts as ASU grows and expands our cybersecurity offerings for our
students, as well as our support to the state and local communities.
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Ronnie D. Hawkins, Jr.Chair
ASU President, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. (ret.), Former Cyber Officer and Director of the Defense Information Systems Agency
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Dr. Donald TopliffVice Chair
ASU Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
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Ashley WarrenSecretary
ASU Chief of Staff
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Katie PlumTreasurer
ASU Director of Sponsored Projects
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Dr. Paul SwetsBoard Member
ASU Dean/Professor, College of Science and Engineering
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Dr. Scarlet ClouseBoard Member
ASU Dean/Professor, College of Education
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Dr. Erdoğan DoğduBoard Member
ASU Department Chair/Professor, Department of Computer Science, POC for Cybersecurity Center of Excellence
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Dr. Kurt HoffmasterBoard Member
ASU Director of Kay Bailey Hutchison Center for Cyber Intelligence, Innovation, and Security Studies
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Michelle Miller, J.D.Board Member
ASU Associate General Counsel
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Brent Hyatt
Board Member
ASU RSOC Cyber Intelligence Project Manager
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Marty Jennings
Board Member
President of JEC LLC, U.S. Air Force Col. (ret.), Former Cyber Officer, ASU and KBH AI/Cyber Security Consultant
