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news.vt.edu > articles > 2026 > 03 > Expert-data-center-protection-attacks-middle-east-iran.html

Expert: Middle East attacks on data centers highlight need for protections

16+ hour, 33+ min ago  (361+ words) In the widening U.S./Israeli conflict with Iran, data centers have become military targets, causing service outages and threatening billions of dollars of investment by U.S. companies like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Oracle. "Data centers are becoming an essential part of modern…...

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news.vt.edu > articles > 2026 > 03 > cci-cybersecurity-critical-infrastructure.html

Commonwealth Cyber Initiative expands efforts to protect critical infrastructure from cyberattacks

5+ day, 15+ hour ago  (214+ words) The initiative funded 19 projects across Virginia to strengthen the cybersecurity of the systems relied on every day. Researchers and grad students tour the DC Water facility. The Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI) funded 19 projects for a total of $1.9 million to support critical…...

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news.vt.edu > notices > 2026 > 02 > new-regional-tuition-meng-dc-area.html

New regional tuition for Master of Engineering degrees in computer science and computer engineering in D.C. area

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (342+ words) New regional tuition for Master of Engineering degrees in computer science and computer engineering in D.C. area'Virginia Tech News New regional tuition for Master of Engineering degrees in computer science and computer engineering in D.C. area From: Institute for Advanced Computing As…...

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news.vt.edu > articles > 2025 > 03 > cyber-range-expands-capture-the-flag-competitions.html

Virginia Cyber Range unlocks new challenges through capture the flag competitions

11+ mon, 3+ week ago  (527+ words) The competitions offer students a chance to test their cybersecurity skills and knowledge and connect with their peers in a fun, collaborative environment. Virginia Cyber Range unlocks new challenges through capture the flag competitions As cyber threats evolve, so must…...