Albertus Magnus College Awarded $900,000 for New Cybersecurity Lab

New Haven, Conn., March 16, 2026 – Albertus Magnus College is proud to announce that it has been awarded $900,000 in federal funding to enhance its cybersecurity program, including the creation of a new state-of-the-art cybersecurity lab designed to cultivate a diverse talent pool of professionals prepared for the rapidly growing cybersecurity industry.

The lab will expand hands-on learning and undergraduate research opportunities while advancing cybersecurity education, workforce development, and risk management strategies. The initiative reflects growing national emphasis on cybersecurity as a priority for protecting economic and digital infrastructure and responds to the urgent need for skilled professionals to safeguard sensitive information.

The Community Project Funding for Albertus comes during the College’s historic 100th anniversary year, and was secured by U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro as part of a combined total of more than $190 million secured by Connecticut's congressional delegation to support over 175 projects statewide.

“This federal funding will help address the growing demand for cybersecurity professionals across Connecticut amid rising cyber threats and increased investment in digital infrastructure,” DeLauro said. “Albertus Magnus College’s program will help close workforce gaps while strengthening the state’s digital security capacity to prepare for and respond to cyberattacks. I will continue to fight to deliver more federal resources to Connecticut to support our
community needs.”

“I speak for the entire Albertus community in offering sincere gratitude for Congresswoman DeLauro’s tireless, passionate advocacy for our State's residents and needs, and we are humbled by her support of Albertus Magnus College and our distinctive educational mission,” said Albertus President Marc M. Camille, Ed.D. “This critical investment will empower us to expand innovative academic initiatives and experiential learning opportunities, providing valuable cybersecurity resources not just for our students but for the broader Connecticut community—with more than 85% of our graduates remaining in Connecticut, this investment in the College's cybersecurity program also will help the future workforce needs of our state.”

Once construction is fully complete, the cyber lab will provide hands-on training to students, community agencies and non-for-profit organizations through real-world simulations, such as data breaches and network intrusions, equipping students with in-demand skills for industry certifications and entry-level roles in Security Operations Centers (SOCs). The lab will also support research integrated into coursework, generating new knowledge that contributes to cybersecurity education and workforce readiness. Albertus Magnus College offers a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity that combines a liberal arts foundation with professional technology training, equipping students with both technical expertise and critical thinking skills essential to protecting organizations from evolving threats. Since 2020, enrollment in the program has grown by more than 200 percent, reflecting increasing student interest and employer demand.