A Home. A Hub. A High Point for Technology and Innovation in the Northeast.
CIT is a University of New Haven hub created to advance technology-related initiatives and broaden participation with our external stakeholders. CIT encompasses all technical and technology-related fields and interdependence among various disciplines to advance its mission of creating externally focused curricula for workforce development, workshops, research, and other outreach opportunities.
Mission: To advance technology education and research through a multidisciplinary lens.
Vision: We strive to be a key player in the state, region and the nation to promote education and research in areas of Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Threat Intelligence, and Smart Manufacturing.
Pillars
Education
We curate learning opportunities that reach a broad range of learners including, but not limited to, K-12 and postsecondary students, business owners, leaders, and entry-level to experienced employees.
Outreach
CIT partners with local, regional, and state-based organizations to curate advanced skill attainment workshops and programs for additional training and workforce development opportunities.
Innovation
We use our expertise to offer solutions and projects that improve the digital experiences and safety in the workplace and society overall.
Strengths
CIT operates in three areas that have been built using its core strengths and faculty expertise across disciplines at the University of New Haven. The areas reflect the current market demand as well as projected growth in the next ten years. These core areas are:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Smart Manufacturing
Key Objectives
We aim to advance our mission through the following objectives:
- Offering Work-Based Learning (WBL) opportunities to the current and future workforce.
- Partnering with external organizations to address workforce needs.
- Working on cutting-edge research on the three core areas, namely, AI, Cyber Threat Intelligence, and Smart Manufacturing.
- Enhancing CIT’s computing and personnel resources.
- Improving and expanding research and experimentation space.
$7M
Received in Federal Funding
Top 10
Ranked Cyber Program in Country
Top 3rd
Undergrad Engineering Program (U.S. News)
Career Fields That Can’t Get Any Hotter
Want to be on the tech cutting edge? Want to be on employers’ Most Wanted list? These are the Big Four areas that are calling your name.
469,930
National cybersecurity job openings
(Source: )
10,426
Cybersecurity professionals employed in Connecticut
(Source: )
4,887
Cybersecurity jobs were listed in Connecticut in the past year
(Source: )
99%
Working in Their Field of Study
99%
Career Outcomes Rate
Find Your Passion
Undergraduate Programs
Graduate Programs
Dual Degree Programs
- B.S. in Computer Engineering and M.S. in Electrical Engineering (Direct Entry)
- B.S. in Computer Engineering and M.S. in Computer Science (Direct Entry)
- B.S. in Computer Engineering and M.S. in Data Science (Direct Entry)
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering and M.S. in Computer Science (Direct Entry)
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering and M.S. in Data Science (Direct Entry)
Learn from experts who are dedicated to your success.
Our faculty and advisory board are leaders and innovators in their fields, bringing both deep professional experience and academic rigor to the classroom.
We prepare you for all career possibilities
Student career placement with IBM, Dell, Tesla, Cisco, MITRE, Red Hat, Webster Bank, NASA, Raytheon, Eversource, FBI, General Dynamics, Tallan, UI, Pratt Whitney, Aetna, Travelers, NSA, MetLife, SAP, Humatics, United Bank, Booz Allen, McDonald’s, HP, Leidos, Deloitte, JP Morgan Chase, Apple, E&Y.
CyberCorps® Scholarship for Service (SFS) Program
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Cyber Service Academy (formerly Cybersecurity Scholarship Program)
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Student Leadership & Clubs
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Smart Device Security Awareness Workshop
Dr. Khare leads the "Smart Device Security Awareness Workshop for Seniors" in partnership with the New Haven Free Public Library. The initiative educates seniors on safely using their smartphones and other smart devices, recognizing the unique vulnerabilities faced by this demographic. Students participate in research opportunities exploring the intersection of technology and security.
The Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC)
The competition is designed to assess students' depth of understanding and competency in managing the challenges of protecting network infrastructures and information systems. It enables students to apply the skills they have learned in the classroom while fostering teamwork and effective communication.
Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition (CPTC)
CPTC is a bit different from several other collegiate Cybersecurity competitions. Instead of defending your network, searching for flags, or claiming ownership of systems, CPTC focuses on mimicking the activities performed during a real-world penetration testing engagement conducted by companies, professional services firms, and internal security departments around the world.
National Security Agency’s Codebreaker Challenge
The NSA Codebreaker Challenge provides students with a hands-on opportunity to develop their reverse-engineering / low-level code analysis skills while working on a realistic problem set centered around the NSA's mission. While the challenge is intended for students, professors are encouraged to participate as well.
The 2024-25 Challenge launches September 16, 2024.
CTF@CIT
The university’s cyber capture-the-flag competition invites participants from around the world to compete for prizes.
Red Hat Academy @ CIT
CIT partners with Red Hat Academy to provide free Linux systems admin courses and discounted certification exams for undergraduate and graduate students. To register for the upcoming cohort, email CIT@newhaven.edu.
Cyber Threat Intelligence Workshop
CIT has partnered with American Eagle Financial Credit Union to offer workshops for their members and residents addressing various types of cyber threats and attacks and their possible remediation strategies.
Satellite Imagery Analysis Workshop (ArcGIS Pro)
Use satellite imagery to generate spatiotemporal data on geopolitical events in ArcGIS Pro (lead: Dr. Michelle Fabiani).
Technology & Research Roundtable
UNH faculty and graduate students showcase their research and brainstorm ideas to foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
GenCyber Summer Camp
Funded by the NSA/NCAE-C, CIT affiliated faculty offer cybersecurity summer camps for high school teachers and students.
Security Resources and Awareness for Students
Cutting-Edge Research
Driving Innovation
The Connecticut Institute of Technology is committed to pursuing cutting-edge research and to ensuring that our undergraduate and graduate students have opportunities to work alongside our world-class scholars. Over 7 million dollars received in federal funding from organizations like NSF, DHS, DoD, and NSA.
University-Affiliated Labs and Research Groups:
- CURIA:
- SAIL:
- Laser:
- Intelligently CONnected Secure Systems (ICONSS): Contact Dr. Shivanjali Khare
Accreditation and Awards
Nationally Recognized
The Connecticut Institute of Technology has been acknowledged for its commitment to providing a world-class educational experience by leading organizations in the field.
Learn MoreStudent Projects
Spotlights
Ronald Scarpa ’25, ’26 M.S.
Cybersecurity & Networks Major Helps Lead Record-Breaking National Capture the Flag Competition
News
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Cybersecurity Competition Draws Record Participation
A virtual Capture the Flag event sponsored by the University of New Haven’s Connecticut Institute of Technology and its Hacking Club drew more than 2,500 participations and awarded nearly $50,000 in prizes. Ronal Scarpa ’25, ’26 M.S. reflects on organizing this high-impact cybersecurity competition.
University News
University of New Haven Receives $2.5 Million Grant to Lead Coalition Creating Workforce Development Program for Careers in AI and Cybersecurity
Funding from the National Security Agency supports an alliance that includes colleges and universities in five states nationwide.
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University of New Haven Continues to Strengthen its Reputation as a Destination for Cybersecurity Education
A Cyber Threat Intelligence Seminar on campus brought together a local financial institution, the North Haven Police Department, and a cybersecurity expert supporting the state of Connecticut to interact with graduate students.
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Empowering Senior Citizens: Professor Leads Cybersecurity Awareness Seminar
Dr. Shivanjali Khare conducted a workshop at the New Haven Free Public Library to educate senior citizens on smart-device security and to help protect them from cyber threats.
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University Hosts Immersive Satellite Imagery Workshop
Satellite imagery is becoming an increasingly valuable tool in many fields, and several Â鶹´«Ã½s recently had the opportunity to learn how to apply it to do everything from tracking the conflict in Ukraine to determining whether images had been tampered with.
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University Charges to Impressive Finish in NSA Competition
Several Â鶹´«Ã½s recently competed in the NSA Codebreaker Challenge, a competition developed by the National Security Agency, finishing in 12th place out of more than 450 schools across the country. Several students were also recognized by the NSA as high achievers for their outstanding performance.