Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Criminology Center (IC3)

Established in June 2022, the Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Criminology Center (IC3) at Indiana State University (ISU) is dedicated to the mission to advance the nation critical infrastructure through education, partnerships, real-world experience and hands-on learning. The IC3 is an epicenter for cybersecurity education and training in Indiana.  The IC3 further provides community outreach, cyber awareness, and industry partnerships to help reduce the cybersecurity professional gap. Faculty members have many years of combined experience in criminal justice, digital forensics and security.

The IC3 oversees the School of Criminology and Security Studies investigative internships that provide students real world experience and experiential learning. Those include the High-Tech Crime Unit (HTCU), Jail Intelligence Unit (JIU), Cold Case Unit (CCU) and Human Trafficking and Intel Unit (HTIU). 

The IC3 hosts an advisory board once a year to provide advice and direction for the School of Criminology and Security Studies Cybercrime program efforts. The industry advisory board members are comprised of cybersecurity professionals in industry, academia, and/or government.

For more information contact the Director of IC3:

Dr. Jason E James, Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity

Holmstedt Hall, Room 220
Phone: (812) 237-5488
E-mail: jason.james@indstate.edu

Industry Partnerships

The IC3 has several industry partnerships with companies who have a vested interest in students and their academic experience to prepare them for a career in cybersecurity with well-known industry products.