Hands-On Infrastructure
Labs
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CyberHive
CyberHive is the center’s IoT embedded systems lab, where students explore connected devices, hardware-aware security testing, and defensive design for smart environments.
KITE Lab
KITE Lab supports applied security experiments around critical infrastructure technologies, resilience testing, and practical prototyping for emerging cyber-physical systems.
Robotics and Autonomous Systems
This lab turns cybersecurity into a physical systems practice space through robotics, autonomous platforms, automation, and hands-on cyber-physical experimentation.
CyberCity
Cybercity is a critical infrastructure penetration testing and defense simulation environment built for realistic training, attack emulation, and resilience-focused exercises.
HoneyNet
Honeynet is a deliberately vulnerable website designed for testing. It gives students a controlled environment for exploring web attacks, validating detections, and practicing defensive analysis without affecting production systems..
Focus Areas
Research
Research through the CIC connects cybersecurity, AI, and computer science to the protection of critical infrastructure while giving students direct pathways into publishable, applied work.
Current Research
Vaishnavi Kottala
Applying machine learning and deep learning models to improve DDoS detection and mitigation in 5G network environments.
Esther Dhiramo
Evaluating intelligent intrusion detection strategies for SCADA and ICS environments across machine learning, deep learning, and hybrid models.
Rohith Reddy Battula
Building hybrid intrusion detection systems for industrial control systems with a focus on advanced persistent threat detection.
Luice Khamboo
Designing machine learning systems that classify incoming URLs as phishing or legitimate for financial-services protection.
Sheri Vishnu Vardhan Reddy
Developing AI-driven intrusion detection approaches for industrial control systems using LSTM autoencoders, hybrid frameworks, and time-series analysis.
Shikhar Pandey
Exploring graph neural networks, topological data analysis, quantum algorithms, and mathematical modeling for next-generation computational frameworks.
Published Research
Comparative Study of Defense Algorithms Against Denial of Service and Distributed Denial of Service Attacks
N. Chiwele, A. Al-Sinayyid
Analytical Study on Advanced Persistent Threat Detecting, Defending and Mitigating
A. Al-Sinayyid, R.R. Battula, S. Kadiyala, V. Mannuru, T. Sanford, A. Sanchez
Maximizing the Processing Rate for Streaming Applications in Apache Storm
A. Al-Sinayyid, M. Zhu
Comparative Analysis of AI-Powered Image Recognition for Dermatological Diagnosis
A. Al-Sinayyid, A. Sanchez, R.R. Battula, K. Sasidhar, V. Mannuru, T. Sanford
SVM Enhanced Detection of Volume-Based Attacks in IoT Networks
A. Al-Sinayyid, R.R. Battula, K. Sasidhar, V.M. Mannuru, A. Sanchez, T. Sanford
Comparing Machine Learning Algorithms for Detection and Prevention of Cyber-Attacks on IoT Devices: A Literature Review
J. Gilliland, A. Al-Sinayyid, R. Castellanos, N. Chiwele, E. Dhiramo, et al.
Research Team
Vaishnavi Kottala
Esther Dhiramo
Rohith Reddy Battula
Luice Khamboo
Sheri Vishnu Vardhan Reddy
Shikhar Pandey
Degree Pathways
Academics
Academic pathways connect directly to CIC labs, research projects, and the practical skills students need for security careers.
The Mathematics and Computer Science department at WVSU offers comprehensive programs designed to prepare students for a rapidly evolving technological landscape. With a focus on theoretical understanding and practical application, students engage in rigorous coursework that covers topics ranging from advanced mathematical concepts to cutting-edge computer science methodologies. Our faculty fosters an intellectually stimulating environment conducive to research, innovation, and problem-solving, equipping graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in diverse careers in technology, academia, and beyond.
The Master of Science in Computer Science program is designed to give students a thorough understanding of database management systems, Operation System, computer architecture and design, computer graphics and game design, Artificial Intelligent, computer and cybersecurity, design and analysis of algorithms, high performance computing, software architecture and engineering
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Community Service
Google Cybersecurity Clinic
The WVSU Google Cybersecurity Clinic connects hands-on student experience with free cybersecurity support for organizations that need practical guidance, assessments, and implementation help.
Provided Services
Clients
Testimonials
For Students
Students preparing for clinic work can build core knowledge, strengthen readiness, and track clinic milestones through the resources below.
Momentum
Achievements
Funding
Grants
The WVSU Google Cybersecurity Clinic connects hands-on student experience with free cybersecurity support for organizations that need practical guidance, assessments, and implementation help.
Updates
Newsletter
Entry Points
Get Involved
Career Development
Opportunities
The CIC is built around a few high-impact activities that give students real work, visible outcomes, and practical cybersecurity experience.
Student Energy
YelloH@ckets
YellowH@ckets is a student team inside the CIC that helps shape the center’s public presence through website work, social media management, and creative storytelling around campus cybersecurity.
We also travel to hackathons around the country, build fun side projects like robotics experiments, and sharpen our skills through capture-the-flag challenges and collaborative technical competitions.
Website and digital content support for the CIC Hackathons, CTFs, and team competitions nationwide
Robotics builds and other hands-on creative projects
Featured Moments
Club
Browse club moments, hackathon snapshots, and project highlights.
Learning Resources
Knowledge Base
Hands-on Practice
Challenges
Try a few interactive challenge experiences.
Cyberhealth Basics
Cyber Bandaid
Cyber Bandaid is a beginner-friendly set of quick fixes and smart habits for everyday digital safety. It focuses on the simple actions that prevent avoidable problems before they grow.
Read more about “How to Spot Phishing“
Read more about “How to Watch for Fraud“
Read more about “How to Pick a Better Password“
Campus Reach
Social Media
Short-form updates, event moments, and student highlights
YouTube