Rusty Baldwin, University of Dayton distinguished research professor in the department of computer science, has been tapped as the first director of research for the University\u27s new Center for Cybersecurity & Data Intelligence, which was established to enhance the cyberhealth of the Dayton community

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University of Dayton eCommons News Releases Marketing and Communications 11-9-2018 University's Center for Cybersecurity & Data Intelligence Names Director of Research University of Dayton Follow this and additional works at: https://ecommons.udayton.edu/news_rls Recommended Citation University of Dayton, "University's Center for Cybersecurity & Data Intelligence Names Director of Research" (2018). News Releases. 11171. https://ecommons.udayton.edu/news_rls/11171 This News Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Marketing and Communications at eCommons. It has been accepted for inclusion in News Releases by an authorized administrator of eCommons. For more information, please contact mschlangen1@udayton.edu, ecommons@udayton.edu. UD COVID-19 A-Z index | UD case dashboard | Report your vaccination | CDC COVID-19 info News University's Center for Cybersecurity & Data Intelligence Names Director of Research/F R ID A Y  NO V EM B ER  9 ,  20 1 8CONTACTNews andCommunicationsSta EmailNewsUN IV ER S I T Y  O FD A Y T ON  NEW SNEW S  A R CH IV E F O R  THE  M ED IAL EA RN L EA D S ER V E A P P LY G M E N UUniversity's Center forCybersecurity & DataIntelligence Names Directorof ResearchRusty Baldwin, University of Dayton distinguished researchprofessor in the department of computer science, has beentapped as the  rst director of research for the University'snew Center for Cybersecurity & Data Intelligence, which wasestablished to enhance the cyberhealth of the Daytoncommunity."I look forward to advancing the research mission andreputation of the center and developing and deliveringprogramming that will cultivate cybersecurity researchinterests in faculty, students and departments campuswide,"Baldwin said. "Together with our partners — Premier Health,the Southwestern Ohio Council for Higher Education, theCinDay Cyber Corridor, DP&L and Technology First — we'llstrengthen the region's reputation in cybersecurity."Baldwin has received 60 research grants and contractstotaling more than $32 million for his work in resilient andtrusted systems, autonomous systems, cybersecurity,computer communication networks, embedded and wirelessnetworking, and side channel analysis."The search committee unanimously recommended Rustybecause of his success in preparing research proposals andexecuting government and industry research contracts. Healso is an e ective research collaborator and mentor withindustry, faculty and students," said David Salisbury, centerdirector. "Rusty is very well suited to help elevate UD'sreputation in the cybersecurity arena and grow ourpartnerships."Baldwin retired from the U.S. Air Force in 2004 after a 23-year career. For almost 15 years, he was a faculty member atthe Air Force Institute of Technology where he was afounding member and research director for the Center forCyberspace Research. Baldwin has published more than 100journal and conference papers, is listed on three patentsand seven U.S. Air Force inventions, and served as aresearch advisor for more than 70 graduate students. Established with a lead gift from Premier Health, the centerhosts the Dayton Regional Cyber Range, a hands-oncybersecurity simulator that provides students with real-world experience in detecting and managing threats tocomputer systems. Funded by the Ohio Department ofHigher Education's RAPIDS program, the cyber range is partof a regional collaboration with Sinclair, Clark State andEdison community colleges and Central State University.The center's partners also work with the University ofDayton's faculty experts and information technology sta  togrow a trained cyber workforce in the region, identify andtest new cybersecurity practices, create education andawareness programs for employees, train informationtechnology teams on incident readiness and response, sharebest practices with the greater Dayton community, and bringall that expertise into university classrooms.Partners also bene t from opportunities to interact withUniversity of Dayton students and graduates for internshipsand employment recruitment, as well as discounted accessto the cybersecurity center's training and continuingeducation workshops, institutes and certi cation sessions.The center, which will begin construction Nov. 12 on itspermanent home on the third  oor of Miriam Hall, providesfree, public resources to help protect sensitive data,including a blog and webinars athttps://www.udayton.edu/cybersecurity.Any organization interested in becoming a partner in thecenter can contact Salisbury at salisbury@udayton.edu.For more information or interviews, contact ShawnRobinson, University of Dayton associate director of newsand communications, at 937-229-3391 orsrobinson1@udayton.edu.300 College Park Dayton, Ohio45469 937-229-1000info@udayton.eduDirections    CareersContactAcademicCalendarAlumniLibrariesP O R CHES P O L IC I ES R EP O R T  A  C ONC ERN P R IV A C Y  &  T ER M S NOND IS C R IM I NA T ION D IV ER S I T YApplyVisitRequestInfoGiveShare    Topics Business Technology

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