Louisiana Tech receives $612K federal grant to expand cybersecurity education

Louisiana Tech University has been awarded a $612,000 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to enhance its cybersecurity education programs. The funding will support Cyber Service Academy scholarships for eight students and expand hands-on training in artificial intelligence and security operations. The university's Student Security Operations Center will utilize these resources to provide students with real-world experience in threat analysis and incident triage.