The Salem State University Cyber Range is a cutting-edge cybersecurity training lab, offering a wide range of real-world simulations and practical lab environments to prepare users with the knowledge and skills they need to prevent and respond to a variety of cyberattacks.
Located in the Classroom Building on Harrington (formerly Central) Campus, it subjects users to a variety of realistic training programs and cyberattack-like exercises - for example, simulations of system-wide ransomware attacks.
University President John Keenan said Salem State is “grateful to the Healey-Driscoll Administration and the MassCyberCenter for selecting us for this important partnership. This type of investment and collaborative professional relationships are a win-win for everyone involved.”
“The range will provide students the opportunity to train on state-of-the-art equipment and in real-world scenarios to gain the skills needed to help address, mitigate, and prevent cyberattacks,” Keenan said. “Now that the space is established, we look forward to partnering with regional external agencies, municipalities and private companies who could also benefit from the education and training available through the range.”
The Cyber Range, only the fourth in the state and the first on the North Shore, is powered by Immersive Labs.
In the future, the Cyber Range will be available to local businesses and organizations.
