Maryland Institute for Innovative Computing: U.S. Cyber Range

Explore our First Newsletter - September 2025 Edition

Welcome to the Maryland Institute for Innovative Computing (MIIC) newsletter.

MIIC's purpose is to bring together researchers, educators, industry, and government to address challenges in areas such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing. Our goal is to keep Maryland at the forefront of discovery while providing opportunities for students, educators, and professionals to develop the skills needed in today's technology-driven world.

"The Range is a perfect fit for student-driven projects—whether they're preparing for competitions or building their own capture-the-flag challenges."

- Paul Thompson

In this first issue, we highlight one of our flagship initiatives: Maryland's access to the U.S. Cyber Range. This cloud-based training environment provides hands-on cybersecurity learning without the need for local infrastructure.

Thanks to state support, K–12 school systems and public higher education institutions can use the platform at no cost.

This newsletter will feature updates, events, and opportunities to engage with MIIC. We look forward to building this community together!

For the complete newsletter, please check out the flyer attached!

MIIC September Newsletter Sample page 1