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Student-run SOCs Addressing Cybersecurity Talent Shortage

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Louisiana State University (LSU) has implemented a student-run Security Operations Center (SOC) to address the global cybersecurity talent shortage. This program, launched in 2023, provides students with hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations, utilizing Splunk's SIEM/SOAR software deployed on AWS. The SOC covers 34 LSU campuses and has successfully managed 33% of cybersecurity incidents since early 2024. The initiative aims to train the next generation of cybersecurity professionals and improve the institution's cybersecurity posture. The program recruits students from various disciplines, not just cybersecurity and IT, and offers them up to 1,000 hours of frontline security experience annually. Students receive training from industry veterans and gain valuable experience in managing real-time cybersecurity incidents. The first graduates of the program have secured full-time positions at TekStream, demonstrating the program's effectiveness in preparing students for the job market.

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  1. 05.09.2025 17:00 📰 1 articles

    LSU Launches Student-Run SOC to Address Cybersecurity Talent Shortage

    In 2023, Louisiana State University (LSU) launched a student-run Security Operations Center (SOC) to address the global cybersecurity talent shortage. The SOC, supported by TekStream and using Splunk's SIEM/SOAR software on AWS, provides 24/7 security coverage across 34 LSU campuses. Students from various disciplines gain up to 1,000 hours of frontline security experience annually, managing real-time cybersecurity incidents. The program has successfully handled 33% of cybersecurity incidents since early 2024, and its first graduates have secured full-time positions at TekStream.

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  • The global cybersecurity talent shortage is estimated at 3.4 million, with over half of significant cybersecurity incidents resulting from a lack of talent or human failure.

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  • LSU's student-run SOC provides 24/7 security coverage across 34 campuses and has handled 33% of cybersecurity incidents since early 2024.

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  • The SOC uses Splunk's SIEM/SOAR software deployed on AWS, with continuous support and training from TekStream.

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  • Students gain up to 1,000 hours of frontline security experience annually, learning from industry veterans.

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  • The first graduates of the program have secured full-time positions at TekStream.

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  • The program aims to upskill current IT staff and address labor shortages, reducing costs for both public and private sectors.

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  • Student-run SOCs offer an affordable, scalable source of on-site talent for academic institutions.

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  • The LSU model can be replicated by other academic institutions to improve cybersecurity infrastructure.

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