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Critical Infrastructure Protection Center 

Mississippi State University SERRI Success Story
Critical Infrastructure Protection Center


  •  Establishes MOAs with diverse university-based research centers to provide critical infrastructure training within MS and the southeast region.
  • Trained:
    • More than 300 veterinarians in detection of biological pathogens in animals,
    • Approximately 50 first responders in basic/advanced disaster life support,
    • Nearly 90 teachers in emotional resilience in young children (ages 4, 5, and 6),
    • Approximately 120 attorneys plus IT staff in the use of digital evidence and data forensic, and
    • More than 100 individuals on how to detect tax evasion and money laundering.
  • Uncovered a national level security vulnerability in a vendor’s process control software in its SCADA Lab.