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The Arizona Cybersecurity Academy is a collaborative initiative dedicated to advancing cybersecurity readiness, innovation, and resilience across education, industry, and government. Through integrated efforts in education, research, and workforce development, the Academy fosters a holistic approach to digital defense, empowering Arizona’s citizens, students, and professionals to thrive in an increasingly interconnected and cyber-dependent world.

Mission

To develop and sustain a skilled, diverse, and adaptive cybersecurity workforce by bridging academic excellence, practical training and applied research. The Academy serves as a nexus for education, workforce development and innovation, building partnerships among educational institutions, industry leaders and government agencies to strengthen Arizona's digital ecosystem and safeguard its communities.

Vision

To establish Arizona as a national leader in cybersecurity education, research and workforce development, cultivating a resillient and secure digital future through collaboration, innovation and policy-driven impact.

Academy Directors

Education

Robert Honomichl

Director of Cybersecurity Education

Assistant Professor

Research

Josh Pauli

Director of Cybersecurity Research

Professor

jjpauli@arizona.edu

Shengjie Xu

Director of AI and Cybersecurity Research
 
Assistant Professor
  • Cybersecurity
  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning
  • Intelligent networking system
 
   

Workforce Development

Paul Wagner

Director of Workforce Development

Professor of Practice

paulewagner@arizona.edu