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New UM Cyber Innovation Lab will teach about security, ‘big data’

The University of Montana plans to create a new Cyber Innovation Laboratory in collaboration with state technology companies. The new facility will train students in cybersecurity and using so-called “big data” to search for patterns that solve real-world problems using massive datasets.

The lab initially will be outfitted using donations from Montana technology companies. The state’s entire U.S. congressional delegation has voiced support for the UM initiative.

Curricula will be designed for use with the lab, and UM officials envision new certificate and degree offerings involving cybersecurity, big data and assurance, which involves safety, security and compliance.

Full Story: http://news.umt.edu/2013/09/091613cybr.aspx

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