Jackson State University recently received a $2 million grant from the Entergy charitable foundation to create the Critical Power Grid Security Power Lab Project, a program aimed at supporting the cybersecurity workforce in Mississippi and beyond.
In a press conference Monda, Wilbur Waters, Dean of the College of Science, Engineering and Technology, told a crew of JSU students, faculty and state lawmakers that JSU is proud to continue a strong relationship with Entergy. U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson was also in attendance.
“The establishment of this cyber-based facility will focus on preparing a workforce that will combat the ever-growing cyber threats to our critical energy infrastructure and our national security,” Waters said. “This facility will support solutions to a societal threat and contribute to the energy infrastructure, security and community resilience.”…