top of page
Ohio Cyber Range Institute

OHIO CYBER RANGE INSTITUTE

UNLOCKING POTENTIAL,

SECURING THE FUTURE

In December 2017, the University of Cincinnati partnered with the Ohio Department of Higher Education and the Ohio Adjutant General's Department to explore and demonstrate the use of an Ohio Cyber Range.

 

Phase II of the Ohio Cyber Range leveraged the University of Cincinnati's multi-year experience running a virtual cloud environment and the institution's distinct comprehensive approach to Cybersecurity in which multiple disciplines collaborate on programs, including two NSA Centers of Excellence in Cyber Operations and Cyber Defense, and ABET-accredited undergraduate program in Cybersecurity, as well as several graduate programs.

 

Phase III began in November 2019. This phase continues on the successes of Phase II and resulted in standing up the Ohio Cyber Range Institute at the University of Cincinnati, continuing the Core Service Sites at UC and UA, and designating multiple OCRI-Regional Programming Centers across the state.

Exploring informal and formal engagements with high school students, teachers, and districts, the OCRI provides virtual lab environments for both formal high schools and introductory and intermediate camps and workshops for both students and teachers. 

Education modules have been developed to support instructors which include learning resources and labs that utilize the Ohio Cyber Range virtual environment. 

OnWhite_StackedwithTag.png

MAKING AN

OCRI 2022 Annual Report Front Cover.png

IMPACT

The OCRI is pleased to present to you its 2022 annual report demonstrating its statewide strategies, partnerships, and programs to secure the future of our state and unlock its potential.

Improving Cybersecurity for the Citizens of Ohio

Sponsored by the Ohio Department of Higher Education, the Ohio Adjutant General's Department office of the Ohio National Guard, and headquartered at the University of Cincinnati, the Ohio Cyber Range Institute will support collaborative cybersecurity programs across Ohio. The goal of the OCRI is to advance an integrated approach to cybersecurity education, workforce, and economic development in cyber-related fields throughout the state.

Cybersecurity Training
Computer Class

K12 Engagement

Exploring informal and formal engagements with high school students, teachers, and districts, the OCRI provides virtual lab environments for both formal high schools and introductory and intermediate camps and workshops for both students and teachers. 

Education modules have been developed to support instructors which include learning resources and labs that utilize the Ohio Cyber Range virtual environment. 

Higher Education 

Workforce Development

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

In 2019, the Ohio Cyber Range hosted 49 college courses and engaged more than 1,200 students through advanced lab modules. 

Computer Learning
Colleagues Working in Office

Practitioner Workforce Development

The Ohio Cyber Range Institute 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 the OCRI Cyber Security Bootcamp, adult learners have the opportunity to earn certificates such as CompTIA Network+/Security+ in short-term programs. 

Research

At the Ohio Cyber Range Institute, we focus on connecting researches in academia and industry together through shared resources and collaborative events. 

Business People Talking
Woman on Laptop

Industry Engagement

By creating Cybersecurity education opportunities for student and adult learners, and connecting academic and industry researchers, the Ohio Cyber Range Institute creates a state-wide network of talented professionals who will be prepared to fill industry jobs throughout the state. 

Meet The Team

Said Hazem Dept Head1 .jpg

Hazem Said, PhD

Co-Director, OCRI

Head, School of Information Technology 

team_rharknett copy.png

Richard Harknett, PhD

Co-Director, OCRI

Head, School of Public and International Affairs

team_mcahay copy.png

Marc Cahay, PhD

Co-Director, OCRI

Head, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

team_bmichael copy 3.png

Rebekah Michael

Executive Staff Director, OCRI

Assistant Professor Educator, School of Information Technology

Executive Committee Partners

resources_education copy.png
ODHEBW copy.png
resources_publicsafety copy.png
ONG copy.png
resources_innovateohio copy.png
resources_administrativeservices copy.pn
Contact Us

Contact Us

Thanks for reaching out! A member of the OCRI Team will be in touch shortly.

bottom of page