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Engineering, computer science programs rank among world’s best , articleIn the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject, the university's engineering program is ranked 85th in the world, while the computer science program is listed in the 101-125 range.
Date: Jan 23, 2026 - -
General ItemNew student employees: complete your required IT security training
All student wage and graduate assistants should complete the brief online training module within 90 days of beginning employment at Virginia Tech.
Date: Jan 16, 2026 - -
Video ItemQuantum computing | Engineering Explained , video
Do quantum computers even exist yet? How does quantum computing work? What is the software for quantum computers like? What are the applications of quantum computing? What kinds of companies are investing in this new technology? If you're asking yourself any of these questions, Sumeet Khatri is here to help! Sumeet is an assistant professor in the department of Computer Science at Virginia Tech, working on all things quantum. Quantum computers have a variety of uses in a few big industries, ranging from chemistry to finance. In the video, Sumeet discusses the past, present, and future of quantum computing, and debunks popular misconceptions from science fiction. Learn more about Sumeet's work here: https://website.cs.vt.edu/people/faculty/sumeet-khatri.html
Date: Jan 14, 2026 - -
General ItemPhishing Education Program will soon reach all university employees
The Phishing Education Program delivers simulated phishing scenarios directly to employee inboxes, helping them identify suspicious emails and practice safe responses in a controlled environment.
Date: Jan 09, 2026 - -
General ItemApplications now open for the CCI SWVA Cyber Innovation Scholar program Date: Jan 07, 2026 -
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Building a safer future for AI research , articleResearchers the university have been awarded $300,000 by the National Science Foundation to create a more resilient, responsible, and secure artificial intelligence research ecosystem.
Date: Jan 07, 2026 - -
General ItemPhase-out of text (SMS) and phone call authentication options during login continues
Users who currently rely on text messages or voice calls to authenticate are encouraged to begin using more-secure methods, such as the mobile app or hardware or software tokens, as soon as possible.
Date: Dec 16, 2025 - -
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Virginia Cyber Range advisory chair testifies before Congress on cybersecurity education , articleThe testimony underscored the strength of Virginia Tech’s partnerships with educators, universities, and public-sector initiatives in developing the nation’s cybersecurity workforce.
Date: Dec 03, 2025 - -
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University designated National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense and Cyber Research , articleThe designation through the National Security Agency recognizes programs within the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, the Department of Computer Science, and the Hume Center for National Security and Technology.
Date: Dec 01, 2025 - -
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IT Security Office named a Top 50 Information Security Team , articlePart of the Division of Information Technology, members of the IT Security Office keep the university's networks and systems secure.
Date: Nov 18, 2025 - -
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Virginia Tech National Security Institute team wins outstanding research award , articleLeveraging artificial intelligence to detect evolving cyber attacks recently earned international honors for a team of Virginia Tech National Security Institute researchers.
Date: Nov 17, 2025 - -
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Commonwealth Cyber Initiative launches new outdoor wireless test bed , articleThe new 1.5-mile test bed along Stroubles Creek in Blacksburg expands the CCI xG Testbed in Arlington into one of the nation’s largest, providing researchers and industry partners such as Verizon, AT&T, Samsung, and Lockheed Martin with cutting-edge infrastructure to advance data and privacy security.
Date: Oct 30, 2025 - -
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Oct. 22 webinar features cybersecurity expert John Kindervag , articleKindervag's talk will focus on the history and current applications of the Zero Trust Model. Other Cybersecurity Awareness Month activities include a capture the flag competition with the Virginia Cyber Range.
Date: Oct 08, 2025 - -
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Wenjie Xiong receives CAREER award to fight against stealthy computer attacks , articleWith her more than $500,000 National Science Foundation CAREER award, Xiong will focus on mitigating transient execution attacks with new testing methods, stronger encryption methods, and improved hardware design to protect computer memory.
Date: Oct 02, 2025 - -
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Researchers investigate how political campaigns use and abuse email addresses , articleResearchers at the Virginia Tech National Security Institute recently used active open source intelligence techniques to gain a better understanding of how presidential campaigns use email addresses.
Date: Sep 29, 2025 - -
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New grant supports study of AI’s role in protecting cybersecurity systems , articleMost approaches to cybersecurity focus on detecting or neutralizing a specific kind of threat, such as malware or network breaches. But Bimal Viswanath’s collaboration intends to create a framework that can significantly enhance threat detection across several domains.
Date: Sep 25, 2025 - -
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MORE math, please! , articleThis unique workshop connects math, data science, and security through talks, hands-on activities, and engagement with graduate students and postdoctoral researchers from the Virginia Tech Department of Mathematics.
Date: Sep 23, 2025 - -
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Institute for Advanced Computing researchers receive grants to safeguard cybersecurity threats , articleThe grants support new research in cybersecurity topics related to counterfeit cell towers, online safety of military families, cyberattacks or system malfunctions, and energy and bandwidth constraints on data processing.
Date: Aug 21, 2025 - -
General ItemGuide to technology support and services from the Division of IT Date: Aug 20, 2025 -
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General ItemStudent employees: Be sure to complete your required IT security training
Do you have a student wage or graduate assistant job at Virginia Tech? Work with your supervisor to complete required cybersecurity training.
Date: Aug 14, 2025 -
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