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Coastal Virginia Center for Cyber Innovation (COVA CCI)Kick-off MeetingJanuary 24, 2020
Old Dominion University
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Agenda• Welcome and Introductions – Brian Payne• Lunch• CCI Overview – Brian Payne• COVA CCI Strategic Plan – Brian Payne• Committee Updates
• Leadership Committee – Brian Payne/Mike Robinson• Research Collaboration Committee – Hongyi Wu/George Hsieh• Academic Curriculum Committee – Saltuk Karahan/Kim Perez• Experiential Learning Committee – Lisa Mayes/Chip Sanford• External Partnership Committee – Daniela Cigularova/Tracy Gregorio• Institutional IT Security Committee – Doug Strait/Peter Kellogg
• Update from visit to Richmond• Questions
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The Commonwealth Cyber Initiative is an engine for research, innovation and commercialization of cybersecurity technologies, and addresses the Commonwealth’s need for growth of the cyber workforce.
CCI is a deeply connected network across Virginia.The Hub provides coordination, business development, programmatic support, and unique technical capabilities and services for the Network.
320 Researchers
21 Universities
16 Community colleges
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Network
$20M Per Year Network
Enabling leading edge research in cyberphysical system security, with cross-cutting technologies and sector-specific impact. Unique research capabilities include:
• 5G security testbed• AI assurance testbed and software factory• Connected autonomous systems (vehicles, drones, satellites,
medical devices)• Smart infrastructure (manufacturing, transportation, energy)
Supporting Virginia’s need for cyber talent, including:
• Connecting students to experiential learning opportunities in industry, government, and research laboratories;
• Working with industry on curricula to fill skill gaps;• Engaging students in K-12 and higher education
through the Cyber Range.
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CCI StructureCCI is composed of four regional Nodes led by public universities across Virginia, and a Hub in northern Virginia.
HubExecutive Director: Luiz D. DaSilva
Central Virginia NodeDirector: Erdem Topsakal
Northern Virginia NodeDirector: Liza Wilson Durant
Coastal Virginia NodeDirector: Brian Payne
Southwest Virginia NodeDirector: Gretchen Matthews
Northern
Southwest
Central
Coastal
Hub
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18 Months in the Making
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CCI Budget SummaryFY 2020 ($k) FY 2021 ($k) Total ($k)
CCI Node CCI Node CCI Node
Research $2,395 $4,098 $4,597 $3,237 $6,992 (70%) $7,335
Innovation Ecosystem & Talent Pipeline
$611 $913 $1,348 $1,133 $1,959 (20%) $2,046
Operations $244 $644 $803 $544 $1,047 (10%) $1,188
Total $3,250 $5,656 $6,748 $4,914 $9,998 $10,570
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Coastal Virginia Center for Cyber Innovation
Vision: Secure the nation’s critical infrastructure and strengthen Virginia’s economy through the commercialization of findings from cutting-edge cybersecurity research focused on the maritime, defense, and transportation industries.COVA CCI is southeastern Virginia’s engine for research, innovation, and commercialization of next-generation cybersecurity technologies particularly in the areas of Cyber Physical Systems Security (CPSS), 5G, and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Maritime• Defense• Transportation
Research | Innovation | Commercialization
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COVA CCI Strategic Plan - Overview
GOAL 1 – BUILD WORLD LEADING CPSS CAPABILITIESStrategy 1.A. Expand the capacity of Coastal Virginia research institutions to conduct cyber physical systems security research.Strategy 1.B. Promote and support diverse and inclusive CPSS research efforts, particularly in areas related to the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity in maritime, defense, and transportation industries. Strategy 1.C. Uplift cybersecurity research infrastructure. Strategy 1.D. Expand connections between government, industry, and higher education to focus CPSS/AI research on topics that will help generate start-ups and products in the maritime, defense, and transportation industries.
GOAL 2. ACCELERATE CYBER STARTUP CREATION AND TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATIONStrategy 2.A. Create an ecosystem of cybersecurity entrepreneurship with a specific focus on promoting growth in the maritime, defense, and transportation industries.
Strategy 2.B. Create processes and structure to support startups and commercialization.
Strategy 2.C. Enhance preparation of faculty in commercialization efforts
GOAL 3. GROW WORKFORCE-READY CYBERSECURITY AND CYBER PHYSICAL SYSTEM SECURITY TALENT TO MEET TODAY’S DEMANDS AND TOMORROW’S ECONOMYStrategy 3.A. Expand experiential learning opportunities for cybersecurity students across the node.
Strategy 3.B. Expand undergraduate research opportunities in cybersecurity for students across the node.
Strategy 3.C. Increase the number of career-ready students graduating with cybersecurity-related degrees across the node.
Strategy 3.D. Expand entrepreneurial focus of cybersecurity students.
GOAL 4. BUILD A COLLABORATIVE NETWORKStrategy 4.A. Develop collaborative relationships across The Coastal Virginia Center for Cyber Innovation network.
Strategy 4.B. Promote collaboration between cybersecurity students
Strategy 4.C. Promote cybersecurity offerings at all CCI institutions.
Strategy 4.D. Develop collaborative research opportunities with other CCI nodes
Research | Innovation | CommercializationCOVA CCI Strategic Goals
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COVA CCI Budget SummaryTwo-year budget (2020-2021) - $2,500,000
Research FY 2020 FY2021 Total
Research Scientists $450,000 $450,000
Node shared research environment $300,000 $300,000 $600,000
Cross node research projects $100,000 $250,000 $350,000
Graduate Research Assistant Pool $100,000 $200,000 $300,000
Faculty time for R&D $50,000 $75,000 $100,000
Total $550,000 $1,275,000 $1,825,000
Regional Innovation & Talent Pipeline
FY 2020 FY2021 Total
Internships $15,000 $35,000 $50,000
Undergraduate Research $15,000 $35,000 $50,000
Cyber Innovation Challenge $10,000 $15,000 $25,000
Faculty time/cyber range and curricula development $25,000 $75,000 $100,000
Graduate student experiential learning $25,000 $75,000 $100,000
Internship Placement Support $12,500 $12,500 $25,000
Tech Transfer office support $25,000 $25,000 $50,000
Proof of Concept funds $25,000 $25,000 $50,000
Total $152,000 $272,000 $425,000
Operations FY 2020 FY2021 Total
Staff $55,000 $145,000 $200,000
Other Operations (workshop, travel, etc.) $25,000 $25,000 $50,000
Total $80,000 $170,000 $250,000
Require 1:1 match on all funds by category (Research, Innovation, and Operations): Total matching funds $2,500,000
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COVA CCI Partners
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COVA CCI Meetings/Events
July 17, 2019
Leadership Council
August 9, 2019
Institutional IT Committee
August 12, 2019
External Partnership Committee
September 17, 2019
Research Collaboration Committee
October 4, 2019
Leadership Council
October 11, 2019
CCI Hub Researcher Workshop
October 11, 2019
TNCC Cybersecurity Conference
October 19, 2019
ODU CyberOps CTF ‘19
November 4, 2019
External Partnership Committee
December 13, 2019
Leadership Council
January 24, 2020
Kick-off Meeting
Upcoming EventsCOVA CCI Kickoff meeting – January 24, 2020, 11:30-1:30Cyber Warfare Conference – March 12-13, 2020, ODU
VRIC Approves Node BudgetsDecember 2019
VRIC Approves Node ProposalsOctober 2019
VRIC Certifies NodesJune 2019
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Leadership Council
Academic Curricula
Committee
Research Collaboration
Committee
Experiential Learning
Committee
External PartnershipCommittee
Institutional IT SecurityCommittee
Executive Director
COVA CCI Organizational Structure and Committee Updates
Saltuk Karahan, ODUKim Perez, TCC
Hongyi Wu, ODUGeorge Hsieh, NSU
Daniela Cigularova, ODUTracy Gregorio, G2Ops
Lisa Mayes, ODUChip Sanford, Regent
Doug Streit, ODUPeter Kellogg, W&M
Brian Payne
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• Develop a multi-year strategic plan outlining the policies, mission, goals and objectives, and regional strengths of COVA CCI; update annually
• Advise the Director on funding allocations• Oversee five primary committees• Review research studies and provide expertise for
translating research findings into practice• Adjudicate disputes between partners
Executive Director – Brian Payne, ODU, [email protected]
COVA CCI Leadership CouncilGuides the COVA CCI, nurturing the research program, and maintaining and expanding relationships with the Hub and the larger cybersecurity community.
Leadership Council includes senior representatives from COVA CCI Partners
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• Work with Experiential Learning Committee to develop meaningful experiential learning opportunities, including internships, apprenticeships, and cyber competitions.
• Developing ways to increase the number of students entering cybersecurity programs, including women, minorities, veterans, and high school students.
• Align and improve curricula
Co-ChairsDr. Saltuk Karahan, ODU, [email protected] Perez, TCC, [email protected]
ACC needs both academic and industry partners!
COVA CCI Academic Curriculum Committee
Reviews current course curricula to determine if it meets the business community needs for cybersecurity knowledge, skills, and abilities. Recommends changes.
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Initiatives and Activities
• Review of the existing courses in all higher education institutions in the region• In coordination with the IT Infrastructure and Research Collaboration committees, utilization
of a shared lab for educational purposes• Mobile lab environment• Developing classes with VA Cyber Range
• Request for Proposals: Curricula Development for Cyber Range and Coursework• $10,000 per project• Proposals due NLT January 30, 2020
COVA CCI Academic Curriculum Committee
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• Provide expert guidance on critical national and global needs, priorities• Develops and distributes calls for proposals (CFP) • Review proposals to ensure work provides value and aligns with the COVA
CCI Strategic Plan• Organize regional PI meetings to share research outcomes • Coordinates research projects with other CCI nodes and seeks
opportunities for research partnerships and sharing of resources
Co-ChairsDr. Hongyi Wu, ODU, [email protected]. George Hsieh, NSU, [email protected]
Research Collaborations require academic and industry partners
COVA CCI Research Collaboration Committee
Develops and supports research on CCI focus areas. Coordinates research efforts across academic institutions and industry. Reviews all research proposals.
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• CCI Fellows Program – four applicants submitted to CCI for consideration• 2-year fellow working with CCI in NOVA• $50,000 per year
• RFP – CCI Research funding• 6-10 awards in two tracks• Track 1: Research Development projects focused on development of new
technology and/or demonstration of commercializable prototypes. $150,000 per project
• Track 2: Industrial Collaboration projects aim to establish collaboration with industrial partners in developing joint SBIR/STTR proposals. $50,000 per project
• Graduate Student Assistance Program• GA hired from NSU, ODU, W&M to support academic institutions with instruction,
research and mentorship
COVA CCI Research Collaboration Committee
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• Coordinates experiential learning opportunities (internships, externships, work-study, and apprenticeship programs with all partners
• Work with industry to identify critically needed practical skills and expertise
• Develop comprehensive experiential learning guidelines and outcomes• Ensure experiential learning best practices are included in curricula
development (in cooperation with the Academic Curricula Committee)• Identify/develop a training pipeline for those considering a career
change• Identify/develop a training pipeline for existing IT professionals to gain increased cyber
proficiencies valued by employers
Co-Chairs: Lisa Mayes, ODU, [email protected] “Chip” Sanford, Regent, [email protected]
Experiential Learning supports academic and professional programs
COVA CCI Experiential Learning Committee
Ensures meaningful experiential learning opportunities are incorporated into student academic and professional development experiences.
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COVA CCI Experiential Learning Committee
Establish Innovate Cyber ChallengeCreate Internship Opportunities and ProcessesIdentify Undergraduate Research OpportunitiesEstablish Graduate Level Experiential Learning Opportunities (Grad Asst.)
Adopt Experiential Learning Practices and Guidelines consistency of experience assessment
Create ePortfolio Platform showcase student work demonstrate learning to educators and
employers
Initiatives and Activities
INTRO INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED
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Connect students to resources to acquire clearance status and certification required by some employers?
Establish a cross-institutional network for information sharing: best practices in experiential learning, student learning opportunities, COVA CCI updates, etc.?
COVA CCI Experiential Learning Committee
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• Develop the cyber ecosystem research, education, and entrepreneurship • Enhance articulation agreements and transfer pathways to include
apprenticeship experience, review apprenticeship training and competencies and align with higher education curriculum.
• Create COVA CCI marketing materials. Develop a strategic outreach focused on both academic coursework and certificate credentialing, open houses, online marketing, and academic and career advising/counseling
• Provide on-site and online workshops. Participate in appropriate conferences, workshops, or other networking events
• With ELC provide meaningful experiential learning opportunities (internships, work-study, apprenticeships, and cyber competitions)
Co-ChairsDaniella Cigularova, ODU, [email protected] Gregorio, G2Ops, [email protected]
EPC will work closely with ACC and EPC
COVA CCI External Partnerships Committee
Extend the reach of the COVA CCI and increase the strength of its partnerships.
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External Partnership Committee Objective 1: Extend the reach of COVA CCITwo meetings conducted during Fall 2019
Educational Partners• Tidewater CC• Thomas Nelson CC• Paul D. Camp CC• Eastern Shore CC• ODU• CNU• ECPI• NSU• William & Mary• Regent University
Industry Partners• G2 Ops• MI Technical Solutions• Hampton Roads Workforce Council• NNSY, Cyber Defense Group• C5BDI• Sentara • Space Grant Consortium• Peregrine Technical Solutions
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External Partnership CommitteeObjective 2: Enhance Articulation Agreements• Cyber Certifications identified by committee to be included in agreements
and academic curriculumCompTIA Security+CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security ProfessionalCEH: Certified Ethical HackerCISM: Certified Information Security ManagerCISA: Certified Information Systems AuditorCASP: Advanced Security Practitioner
• New approved agreements TNCC/CNU Captains Connections ( CNU major in Cybersecurity begins Fall 2020)ODU/TCC and ODU/TNCC
ESCC initial plans for cyber curriculum, TNCC mentorship
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External Partnership CommitteeObjective 3: Developing Marketing Vision and Strategies• CCI Coastal Virginia Website proposed• Cyber Toolkit for students (clearance check, certifications, educational requirements,
internships, local employment opportunities)• Open Houses ( virtual and in-person) and hands on events
High School STEM academies ATC
• Promote current programsCybersecurity workforce videos developed by VSGCECPI boot campTNCC Cyber Saturdays
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• Evaluate SW/HW purchases prior to installing into existing networks• Provide a forum for collaboration among partners to align IT resources and
opportunities with COVA CCI strategy and priorities• With RCC, develop IT infrastructure that fosters research collaboration
between academic and commercial partners• Facilitating dialogue among CIOs and technology SMEs at partner
academic institutions to develop the information technology strategy• Coordinate standards-based practices, secure implementations, support
agreements and incident response responsibilities of shared collaboration and infrastructure resources
Co-ChairsDoug Streit, ODU, [email protected] Kellogg, W&M, [email protected]
IITC will develop plans and architecture to support R&D collaboration
COVA CCI Institutional IT Committee
SME to ensure the node is compliant with all IT related policies and procedures of host institutions or the Commonwealth
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Initiatives and Activities
• Build a Shared Research Environment among COVA CCI affiliated academic institutions• Requirements gathering and discovery phase – January-March 2020
• Looking for specific use-cases or potential projects• Design phase – March-April 2020• Proposal phase – May 2020• Develop service level and governance document in partnership with Research and
Academic Committees• Begin discussion of research environment inventory between Node schools• Begin discussion of a program to efficiently transfer LCR equipment between schools• Continue to collect input from Research, Academic, Experiential and Partnership Committees
COVA CCI Institutional IT Committee
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CCI Leadership Council Update• Visit to Richmond• Affiliates
• Faculty affiliates• Industry affiliates
• CCI Fellows• CCI Experiential Learning Scaling• CCI Technology Budget
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Questions Next meeting
Commonwealth Cyber Initiative Websitehttps://cyberinitiative.org/
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Points of Contact
Leadership Council• Brian Payne, Executive Director,
• Mike Robinson, Principal Investigator, [email protected]
• John Costanzo, Program Manager, [email protected]
Academic Curricula Committee • Co-Chair, Sultuk Karahan, ODU,
• Co-Chair, Kimberly Perez, TCC, [email protected]
Research Collaboration Committee • Co-Chair, Hongyi Wu, ODU,
• Co-Chair, George Hsieh, NSU, [email protected]
Experiential Learning Committee • Co-Chair, Lisa Mayes, ODU,
• Co-Chair, Charles “Chip” Sanford, Regent, [email protected]
External Partnerships Committee • Co-Chair, Daniella Cigularova,
ODU, [email protected]
• Co-Chair, Tracy Gregorio, G2Ops, [email protected]
Institutional IT Security Committee • Co-Chair, Doug Streit, ODU,
• Co-Chair, Pete Kellogg, W&M, [email protected]
