Welcome to the Cybersecurity Center at WOU
The Western Oregon University Cybersecurity Center is a hub for information assurance and security resources, news, and events.
What is Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is the protection of internet-connected systems, including hardware, software and data, from cyberattacks.
Resources
Cybersecurity Websites
Information on this page is for educational purposes only. Use at your own risk. WOU, it's employees, partners, and associates make no guarantees and assume no responsibility for anything that may result from this information.
News and Events
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
(November 16th, 2018) - Homeland Security has a new government agency for cybersecurity. CISA is responsible for protecting the Nation’s critical infrastructure from physical and cyber threats. This mission requires effective coordination and collaboration among a broad spectrum of government and private sector organizations.
Faculty
Ted Beers
Chris Brooks
Breeann Flesch
Don Kraus
Don Kraus
Instructor, Information Systems and Computer Science
Bldg. ITC, Rm. 302A
503.838.8992
Email
Don Kraus has 19 years of experience teaching Computer Science and Information Systems courses at the collegiate level. His main interests in teaching are web-based software development, programming, operating systems, and ethical hacking.
Education
- MSE Information Technology, Western Oregon University
- BS Computer Science, Western Oregon University
- BS Business, Western Oregon University
- AS Business, Portland Community College
Certifications
- Certified Internet Web Instructor (CIW)
- Advanced HTML5 and CSS3 Specialist (CIW)
- E-Commerce Specialist (CIW)
- Web Design Professional (CIW)
Certificate of Completion
- Community Preparedness for Cyber Incidents (FEMA)
- Cybersecurity for everyone (FEMA)
- Google Cloud Infrastructure (Google)
