A single cyberattack can shut down a hospital, lock up a university’s data, or drain a company’s bank account overnight. As cyber threats grow and experts remain in short supply, LSU’s student cyber defenders are stepping up—staffing LSU-run Security Operations Centers (SOCs) where they gain real-world experience while protecting organizations and communities from digital threats. Special thanks to Splunk and TekStream Solutions for their outstanding partnership and hands-on collaboration with o