Cyber Lab

Founded in 2013, the Cyber Lab enables students to tackle the challenge of defending against evolving cyber threats in a safe, hands-on environment. Core courses take place here, where students, often referring to it as the "Hacker Lab," learn offensive and defensive cyber techniques, perform penetration tests, reverse-engineer malware, and conduct forensic investigations.

The lab hosts Cyber Clubs such as the Cybe Defense Club (CDC), Ethical Hacking Club and ISORT, which participate in national cyber competitions.

Additionally, the lab supports outreach activities, including workshops for Girl Scout Cybersecurity Badges and summer camps.

Equipment

• 24 dedicated workstations available for student use.
• A podium computer connected to large screens to control lecture materials and access software and network tools.
• Video conferencing capability provided.
• Dedicated attached server room with isolated network layers.
• Multiple operating systems and servers support research, instruction, competition participation and access to Cyber Warfare Ranges in Arizona.
• Four dedicated digital forensics stations for investigating hardware and software.

Future expansion plans include:

• Addition of a GPU server for deep learning.
• Addition of industrial control systems, UAS and IoT devices for cyber-physical range capability.
• Expansion of lab resources to include 32 computers in another campus classroom.
• Extension of the lab to a Prescott-based Cyber Range.
• Dedicated technician for lab maintenance.