Center for Information Safety and Security

The first line of defense for your data

In the 21st century your data is under attack. At the center for information safety and security our focus is on cyber security, cyber crime, and digital forensics.

The Center for Information Safety and Security is a multi-disciplinary organization focused on cyber and information security providing education, research, consulting, and community service.

The Department of Information Technology leads the Center in collaboration with Criminal Justice, Forensic Science Institute, and Mathematics and Statistics.

Radford University has been designated as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency and Division of Homeland Security.

News

  1. Graduate students celebrated in hooding ceremony »

    5/5/2018

    More than 250 Radford University graduate students were hooded in a special ceremony inside of the Dedmon Center on May 4 surrounded by their family, friends, professors and mentors.

  2. Students, professors share experiences with local media »

    3/2/2018

    Students and professors share experiences with local media.

  3. Cyber Defense team wards off hackers, qualifies for regionals »

    2/21/2018

    Radford University’s Cyber Defense Club has qualified for a spot in the regional finals of the Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition.

  4. Fall preliminary round of RUSecure Contest launches with record participation »

    11/30/2017

    The 2017 edition of the RUSecure Capture The Flag contest is underway and is experiencing a record number of competitors. 

  5. RU Mobile rolls out new features »

    10/9/2017

    The RU Mobile app now has two of the most sought after features that allow users to save time and be more productive while on the go.  

  6. Information Science and Systems launches new health care concentration to meet industry demand »

    8/3/2017

    Radford University’s Department of Information Technology (IT) is partnering with the School of Nursing (SON) to offer a dynamic new health care  concentration.

  7. RUSecure Capture the Flag contest crowns champion at event finals »

    5/9/2017

    A full day of competition and some creative answers to challenges allowed one team to reign supreme in the 2017 RUSecure Capture the Flag competition sponsored by Radford University's Department of Information Technology (DIT).

  8. Information Science student sharpens new skill set at Radford »

    4/25/2017

    At Radford University, Information Science and Systems (IS) major Erik Miller has found, perhaps, a new career calling.