{"id":212,"date":"2026-01-23T19:31:41","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T19:31:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-uwsp-multi.pantheonsite.io\/school-of-mathematics-computing-physics-and-astronomy\/?page_id=212"},"modified":"2026-02-06T18:26:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T18:26:48","slug":"student-led-cybersecurity-activities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-mathematics-computing-physics-and-astronomy\/student-led-cybersecurity-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Student-led Cybersecurity Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It\u2019s in our name. The Center for Cybersecurity Studies and Advanced Research is student-centered. Our graduates are not only versed in the latest cybersecurity concepts but are also prepared to apply this knowledge in real-world scenarios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With your creativity and our support, UWSP students get the chance to produce tangible portfolio-worthy work. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/smcpa\/school-of-mathematics-computing-physics-and-astronomy\/center-for-cybersecurity-studies-and-advanced-research\/\">Center for Cybersecurity Studies and Advanced Research<\/a> (CCSAR) is equipped with the latest tools and resources to help students innovate, collaborate, and tackle real-world cybersecurity challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards white-solid\" id=\"\"><div class=\"site-width\"><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17704020555475164\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgright\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h5 class=\"hcard-microtitle\">Innovate with the CCSAR<\/h5><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Have a Project Idea?<\/h3><h4 class=\"hcard-subtitle\"><\/h4><div class=\"hcard-content\">Our projects not only advance cybersecurity knowledge but also contribute to the safety and security of our world. Students can bring their cybersecurity ideas to life and showcase their practical experience to better prepare for careers in this vital field.<\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=rUucIBTfckGH3wYPhPAaEWdp4iky7hBCoeYZ5TBenF9UQU05Tks4SVNCQVRXVUkySjdGNjJZTEpTSS4u&amp;route=shorturl\" target=\"_self\">Project Support Application <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-mathematics-computing-physics-and-astronomy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2025\/11\/iStock-2076835127.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"hslider-buttoncontainer\"><button class=\"hsliderBack horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous slide\">\u276e<\/button><div class=\"single-card-nav\"><\/div><button class=\"hsliderForward horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next slide\">\u276f<\/button><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">STUDENT PROJECT EXAMPLES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a glimpse of what we do from projects created by students just like you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Distributed Computing: A student in the class of 2019 created a project to utilize a network of otherwise underpowered surplus computers to solve complex problems!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Portable Cybersecurity Labs: In 2022, a student used a handful of Raspberry Pi devices to create a portable cybersecurity lab that fits in a space smaller than a shoebox!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Hardware Hacking: Ever wonder if you could trick Windows into thinking a Removable Disk is a Fixed Disk? Ever wonder why that even matters? The student behind this project did! The solution was to dive into the intricacies of USB chipsets and hack the firmware!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Cybersecurity Recovery Tools: Student projects from 2021 to 2023 focused on developing tools that provide practical solutions to cybersecurity problems from penetration testing to recovering after a cyber attack!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards gold-solid\" id=\"\"><div class=\"site-width\"><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17704022294883882\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgright\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h5 class=\"hcard-microtitle\"><\/h5><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Business Partnerships<\/h3><h4 class=\"hcard-subtitle\"><\/h4><div class=\"hcard-content\">A growing number of companies hire students during the summer and school year to give students more experience and attract students to permanent jobs after graduation. 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