Cybersecurity protects public infrastructure project

This $300,000 Project Grant award from the Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (CFDA 84.116) program supports Ventura County Community College District in delivering cybersecurity protections for critical public educational infrastructure. The project will be carried out over a 3-year period from June 2023 to May 2026. As a Hispanic Serving Institution, Moorpark College has utilized prior Department of Education grants to implement innovative strategies focused on connecting classroom learning with career training, improving childcare access, developing engineering career pathways, and enhancing STEM education, among other initiatives. This latest award will enable the college to enhance its cybersecurity capabilities and safeguard its digital infrastructure, ensuring the continuity of educational services for students.