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Welcome to the fourth annual Cybersecurity Across Disciplines (CyAD) Summit hosted by the National Cybersecurity Training & Education Center (NCyTE)! 
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Developing a Cybersecurity Program at an HBCU Focused on Critical Infrastructure and Agricultural Systems
Wednesday June 24, 2026 3:30pm - 4:15pm CDT
BLDG T-101/102
This session presents the institutional journey of West Virginia State University (WVSU), an 1890 land-grant HBCU, in developing its Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity. Participants will learn how WVSU evolved from offering a cybersecurity minor to launching a comprehensive, workforce-driven four-year degree program designed to address critical state and national workforce needs while advancing the university’s land-grant mission.

A central focus of the presentation is WVSU’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach, which embeds cybersecurity within applied domains such as smart farming, precision agriculture, and critical infrastructure protection (SCADA/ICS). The session will examine how aligning the curriculum with the NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework ensures graduates are well prepared for high-demand cybersecurity roles.

The presentation will also highlight key outcomes and successes, including academic and industry partnerships, student achievements, capacity building efforts, externally funded grants, and community engagement. Overall, this session offers a replicable model for institutions seeking to develop impactful, interdisciplinary cybersecurity programs that serve underrepresented populations while strengthening regional and national cyber resilience.
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avatar for Naveed Zaman

Naveed Zaman

Dean, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, West Virginia State University
Dr. Naveed Zaman is Dean of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and professor of mathematics at West Virginia State University, where he leads transformative initiatives in cybersecurity, engineering, and agricultural education. He has spearheaded the development of innovative... Read More →
Wednesday June 24, 2026 3:30pm - 4:15pm CDT
BLDG T-101/102
  Foundations of Interdisciplinary Cybersecurity, Presentation

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