OCCoE

Welcome to the Oregon Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (OCCoE)

Established by Oregon House Bill 2049 (2023), the OCCoE represents a collaborative effort among: Portland State University, Oregon State University and University of Oregon

Our Mission:

Enhance Cybersecurity: Support the State CISO in tackling the increasing digital threats.
Innovate: Leverage cutting-edge research and solutions.
Collaborate: Unite world-renowned experts, industry leaders, and passionate students.

The mission is to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world applications in cybersecurity. Through collaborative educational and workforce development programs, research initiatives, industry outreach programs, and educational workshops, we aim to empower individuals, local governments, regional governments, special districts, tribal governments, educational service districts, public school districts, and other public entities with the knowledge and tools to combat cyber threats and improve their cyber resilience.

Founding members of OCCoE

Announcements & News

Workforce Development Needs Assessment Survey

We want to hear from you! Are you involved in cybersecurity in one of Oregon’s public or tribal organizations? Join us in shaping the future of cybersecurity workforce development by participating in our comprehensive Workforce Development Needs Assessment Survey.

Take the survey in less than 10 minutes here!

Research Seminar Series

Secondly Monthly OCCoE Research Seminar: 5/2/25

These seminars will cover ongoing research at OCCoE’s three founding universities. Join our second seminar with Houssam Abbas from Oregon State University: OUT-HERD: Opportunistic UAV Takeover for Herding Malfunctioning Drones.
Please email occoe@pdx.edu to attend virtually on 5/2, 12pm-1pm.

Support OCCoE through the PSU Day of Giving April 16-17

Donations Doubled! Support OCCoE for PSU Day of Giving until April 25th

The Mark O. Hatfield Center for Cybersecurity is raising funds for the Oregon Cybersecurity Center of Excellence for the PSU Day of Giving with a matching campaign up to $1,000!
Double your gift until 4/25 here

Apply for PSU’s Certificate in Building Cyber Resilience

The Mark O. Hatfield Cybersecurity and Cyber Defense Policy Center is offering a 12-week non-credit Professional Certificate in Building Cyber Resilience at no cost for up to 20 participants in public sector organizations. To learn more and apply visit our web site.

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