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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.

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.

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Academic Opportunities

We offer a variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as certificate options, to help you advance in your career.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Community Engagement

We’ve adopted a “whole-community” approach by engaging the greater San Angelo area.

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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

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.

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

Dr. Donald Topliff

Vice Chair

ASU Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Ashley Warren

Secretary

ASU Chief of Staff

Katie Plum

Treasurer

ASU Director of Sponsored Projects

Dr. Paul Swets

Board Member

ASU Dean/Professor, College of Science and Engineering

Dr. Scarlet Clouse

Board Member

ASU Dean/Professor, College of Education

Dr. Erdoğan Doğdu

Board Member

ASU Department Chair/Professor, Department of Computer Science, POC for Cybersecurity Center of Excellence

Dr. Kurt Hoffmaster

Board Member

ASU Director of Kay Bailey Hutchison Center for Cyber Intelligence, Innovation, and Security Studies

Michelle Miller, J.D.

Board Member

ASU Associate General Counsel

Brent Hyatt

Board Member

ASU RSOC Cyber Intelligence Project Manager

Marty Jennings

Board Member

President of JEC LLC, U.S. Air Force Col. (ret.), Former Cyber Officer, ASU and KBH AI/Cyber Security Consultant

Questions? Contact Us!

Director of Kay Bailey Hutchison Center for Cyber Intelligence, Innovation, and Security Studies