Publication Date

2020

Abstract

In today’s world, there is an increasing need for cybersecurity professionals because of the increase of Internet-connected devices, digital assets, and information systems infrastructure. Growth of automation and digitization, enterprise safety risks, the illusion of privacy and consumer data breaching, data storage, and management in the world of massive internet device connectivity that is expected in the near future collectively bring new security concerns. In order for students to gain the required skill sets to enter the workforce, they need hands-on experience to build essential employability qualities, confidence, knowledge, and experience. Murray State University’s Telecommunications Systems Management program uses a lab environment that has been developed using Netlab software to create a secure environment isolated from the campus network, allowing students to experience the execution of these attacks and exploits.

Author Biography

Dr. Randall Joyce is an instructor at Murray State University in the TSM program,where he lectures students in the areas of cybersecurity, virtualization, and wireless. Randall holds an M.S in Health Informatics from Northern Kentucky University, M.S. in Telecommunications Systems Management from Murray State University, and B.S. in Telecommunications Systems Management from Murray State University. Randall has also recently completed his Ed.D in P-20 and Community Leadership with STEM Specialization from Murray State University.

Mr. Brandon Dixon is an instructor at Murray State University, holding a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Mathematics, as well as a Masters Degree in Telecommunication Systems Management. He has worked in the technology field for 14 years, spending four years at the Commonwealth Office of Technology in Kentucky. He then moved to Murray to work in the Information Systems program at Murray State University, where he spent nine years working with networking and security. Brandon has been involved in the development of our wireless and networking laboratories in addition to leading student recruitment efforts by directing networking security activities at Murray State University.

Professor Abdul R. Yarali received his BS, MS, and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Florida, George Washington University, and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University respectively. Dr. Yarali has worked chiefly in the field of wireless mobile communications technology as a technical advisor, engineering director, and now as a professor at Murray State University (MSU), Murray, KY. Dr. Yarali is the author of books in wireless systems, IoT, Privacy, Security and Trust in the cloud, and Big Data. He has been the editor of the journals, magazines, and books in wireless communications areas.

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Creating a Deep Learning Environment in a Virtual Lab for Cybersecurity

In today’s world, there is an increasing need for cybersecurity professionals because of the increase of Internet-connected devices, digital assets, and information systems infrastructure. Growth of automation and digitization, enterprise safety risks, the illusion of privacy and consumer data breaching, data storage, and management in the world of massive internet device connectivity that is expected in the near future collectively bring new security concerns. In order for students to gain the required skill sets to enter the workforce, they need hands-on experience to build essential employability qualities, confidence, knowledge, and experience. Murray State University’s Telecommunications Systems Management program uses a lab environment that has been developed using Netlab software to create a secure environment isolated from the campus network, allowing students to experience the execution of these attacks and exploits.