UGA CyberArch, facilitated by the UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government, is addressing the challenges of cybersecurity for Georgia’s communities and businesses. The program aims to raise awareness about cybersecurity threats and enhance the cyber readiness of city and county governments, K-12 school systems, rural hospitals, and small businesses. UGA CyberArch is free for participating organizations, providing a total value of approximately $60,000 to $180,000 from seven teams working over a semester. Partner organizations’ identities are kept confidential to add an extra layer of security to the program.

What is UGA CyberArch?

We are a collaborative cybersecurity program spanning various academic units at the University of Georgia, including the College of Engineering, School of Computing, Institute for Cybersecurity and Privacy, and Terry College of Business MIS department. We are also a unit of the UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government’s Information Technology Outreach Service (CVIOG/ITOS).

At UGA CyberArch, we offer a unique experiential learning opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to actively engage in cybersecurity research and application. Through partnerships with K-12 school districts, local governments, rural hospitals, and small businesses, our interns work in teams to conduct cybersecurity risk reviews, helping organizations enhance their awareness of cyber threats and strengthen their preparedness and response measures.

What does UGA CyberArch do?

We coordinate several teams of undergraduate student employees to conduct thorough cybersecurity risk reviews for our partner organizations. Our risk reviews help organizations understand their cybersecurity posture, enhance their awareness of cyber threats, and strengthen their preparedness and response measures.

Our student employees drive many projects within UGA CyberArch, like our blog and monthly webinar series, and have the opportunity to conduct unique research projects. Student employees can also present their research findings on behalf of UGA CyberArch at cybersecurity events across the nation!

In addition to these student-driven initiatives, UGA CyberArch is committed to providing cybersecurity education for the broader community. Our interactive cybersecurity manual, developed by the Georgia Informatics Institute, equips individuals with essential knowledge on staying secure online, covering topics such as privacy, passwords, phishing, malware, and backups.

Why is UGA CyberArch important?

UGA CyberArch is a not-for-profit cybersecurity program funded by grants and propelled by its highly trained and motivated student employees. As you explore our website, you’ll learn more about our research, initiatives, and educational resources.

How can I get involved?

You can register to attend our monthly webinars (or view previous recordings), apply for an internship, or reach out to become a partner organization!