OHIO CYBER RANGE INSTITUTE
UNLOCKING POTENTIAL,
SECURING THE FUTURE
Distributed and Integrated: A Whole State Cybersecurity Solution
The Ohio Cyber Range Institute (OCRI), a partnership with state government entities, represents a distinct model of how statewide action can improve security in cyberspace. The OCRI integrates, empowers, enables and advances cybersecurity across three missions of education, workforce development, and economic development.
The OCRI facilitates and coordinates the creation and delivery of tailored scalable cybersecurity programming through an ecosystem of designated state Regional Programming Centers (RPCs). This model produces a significant return on investment, leveraging existing expertise across Ohio to reduce unnecessary duplication of effort while enhancing outcomes through strategic coordination.
The OCRI is housed at and powered by the University of Cincinnati through an interdisciplinary partnership among UC's School of Information Technology, School of Public and International Affairs and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.​​​​​​​
Thank you to the 68 teams (226 students across Ohio) who participated in our Capture Ohio '26: OCRI Statewide CTF on April .11, 2026.
This statewide Ohio collaboration brought together 19 of our Regional Programming Centers and two Cincinnati-area high schools, giving students the opportunity to deepen their cybersecurity skills while competing in hands-on cyber challenges for a coordinated day of learning.​ Read about our winning teams!
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Advancing Cybersecurity Across Three Missions
Workforce Development
The Ohio Cyber Range Institute (OCRI) aims to build pathways for adult learners, including veterans and non-degree seeking individuals, to gain access to cybersecurity education opportunities.
Through events such as OCRI Cybersecurity Bootcamp, adults have the opportunity to earn certificates such as CompTIA Network+ and Security+ in short-term programs.