Yeshiva University's Katz School of Science and Health has recently opened a new Security Operations Center (SOC) to provide what it says provides a unique training environment for prospective cyber experts.
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The center is supposed to be a high-fidelity clone of a real-life network system under a simulated cyber-attack that can immerse students in real-world scenarios so they can master the cyber defense skills needed to beat the best hackers.
"At the Katz School, our mission is to do more than just graduate students in the field of cybersecurity," Russo, YU's vice provost and dean of the Katz School of Science and Health, said. "Our mission is to meet the needs of industry for next-gen cybersecurity experts who will make the nation and the world safer. The SOC provides the hands-on experience that CISOs in every industry are seeking, and very few programs provide this level of real-world training."
Developed in partnership with Cyberbit, a provider of a leading cybersecurity skills development platform, the SOC uses Cyberbit's advanced cyber range as a training ground. "The Katz School's innovative vision will deliver workforce-ready graduates prepared to excel in their careers," Adi Dar, CEO of Cyberbit, noted. "I am thrilled to see the Katz School innovating and leading this approach in the State of New York."
"We're one of the first schools to launch a Security Operations Center, the nerve center of any security organization," Sivan Tehila, director of the Katz School's M.S. in Cybersecurity, announced. "The SOC allows us to simulate a real-world cyber-attack and by that, our students are getting the opportunity to experience what it means to be a security analyst. As a hiring manager, it's a huge advantage to hire someone who understands what it means to work in a SOC. The fact that our students are getting this exposure is a real competitive advantage in this market."
