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OHIO CYBER RANGE INSTITUTE

UNLOCKING POTENTIAL,
SECURING THE FUTURE

Distributed and Integrated:
A Whole State Cybersecurity Solution

 

The Ohio Cyber Range Institute (OCRI), a partnership with state government entities, represents a distinct model of how statewide action can improve security in cyberspace. The OCRI integrates, empowers, enables and advances cybersecurity across three missions of education, workforce development, and economic development.

 

The OCRI facilitates and coordinates the creation and delivery of tailored scalable cybersecurity programming through an ecosystem of designated state Regional Programming Centers (RPCs). This model produces a significant return on investment, leveraging existing expertise across Ohio to reduce unnecessary duplication of effort while enhancing outcomes through strategic coordination. 

The OCRI is housed at and powered by the University of Cincinnati through an interdisciplinary partnership among UC's School of Information Technology, School of Public and International Affairs and the Department of Electrical and

Computer Engineering.

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Advancing Cybersecurity Across Three Missions

Education

The OCRI provides virtual lab environments for colleges and high schools, as well as for camps and workshops for students and teachers. ​

 

Education modules have been developed to support instructors, including learning resources and labs that use the Ohio Cyber Range virtual environment. 

Workforce Development

The Ohio Cyber Range Institute (OCRI) aims to build pathways for adult learners, including veterans and non-degree seeking individuals, to gain access to cybersecurity education opportunities.

 

Through events such as OCRI Cybersecurity Bootcamp, adults have the opportunity to earn certificates such as CompTIA Network+ and Security+ in short-term programs. 

Economic Development

The Ohio Cyber Range Institute (OCRI) supports formal courses, student groups, student research, as well as industry and academic research.

 

Since 2019, the OCRI has hosted 49 college courses and engaged more than 1,200 students in advanced lab modules. 

OCRI at A Glance PDF

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