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Accelerating cybersecurity in Southwest Virginia 

The Commonwealth Cyber Initiative in Southwest Virginia advances Virginia as a global leader in secure cyberphysical systems by promoting cybersecurity research, innovation, and talent development in Southwest Virginia. 

CCI SWVA by the numbers

19
institutions of higher education across Southwest Virginia

233+

faculty investigators supported since inception

64+

active research, innovation, or workforce programs

237
students in
training or subsidized internships in FY26