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CYBERSECURITYOct 20, 2026 · News BriefRead news brief →
Purdue launches online MS in cybersecurity and 9‑credit Applied AI and Cybersecurity graduate certificate
Purdue Polytechnic announced on 2026-10-20 that it is launching a fully online Master of Science in cybersecurity and trusted systems and a 9-credit Graduate Certificate in Applied Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Applications; the certificate’s three courses can be applied toward either master’s degree.
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Indiana aims to scale high-school cybersecurity pathway to build workforce after Braun visit to Bloomfield
Gov. Mike Braun and Education Secretary Katie Jenner visited Bloomfield Middle and High School to showcase Indiana’s Cybersecurity Partnership, launched in May, which connects high schools, colleges, the Indiana National Guard and employers and aims to expand from about 69 schools to 200 schools over three years.
Sep 21, 2026 · News BriefRead news brief →CYBERSECURITY
Purdue’s PARI signs MOU with Lockheed Martin to expand defense tech collaboration, boosting Indiana research and talent pipeline
On Sept. 17, 2026, the Purdue Applied Research Institute (PARI) and Lockheed Martin signed a memorandum of understanding to broaden collaboration in defense technologies including hypersonics, propulsion, energetic materials, advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and microelectronics. The agreement aims to deepen joint research, technology development and workforce training.
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IU police warn students about online scams
The Indiana University Police Department reported three online extortion incidents and one online fraud case in September. The fraud involved a fraudulent job offer, a fake check and a request to return funds via CashApp; suspects remain unknown.
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