South Carolina National Guard Cybersecurity Center at USCA

Photo By Sgt. Ana-Grace Catoe | Pamela Evette, Lieutenant Governor for South Carolina, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Robin Stilwell, the adjutant general of South Carolina, and U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Ryan M. Janovic, Commander of the U.S. Army cyber center of excellence and Fort Eisenhower were joined by distinguished guests for the ceremonial breaking of the ground for the South Carolina National Guard Cyber Integration and Readiness centers May 27, 2025, at the University of South Carolina Aiken (USCA) in Aiken, South Carolina. The new state-of-the-art center will provide networking opportunities and a platform to foster and strengthen cyber security assets and partnerships between the South Carolina National Guard and other branches of service, as well as the private and academic sectors. The complex will also support training and logistics for two South Carolina Guard units and provide USCA students with mentorship and real-world experience. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Ana-Grace Catoe)  

UNITED STATES

05.28.2025

Story by Maj. Karla Evans 

South Carolina National Guard

AIKEN, S.C. – The South Carolina National Guard (SCNG) and University of South Carolina Aiken (USCA) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a new $13 million Cyber Integration Center, May 27, on the USCA campus.

The facility, which is located next to the Savannah River National Laboratory’s Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative, will strengthen partnerships between cybersecurity professionals from the private sector, government agencies, and academia. The center’s design incorporates classroom space, advanced training areas, operational suites, and administrative offices to support a dynamic learning and working environment.

“This center represents a significant investment not only to our state’s cybersecurity capabilities but to our national security,” said U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Robin B. Stilwell, adjutant general of South Carolina. “The partnership with USCA will be invaluable in developing a trained and experienced workforce prepared to meet evolving cyber threats.”

The Cyber Integration Center will serve as a central hub for the South Carolina Army National Guard’s growing cybersecurity complex in Aiken, which also includes a 43,000- square-foot Readiness Center, an investment of over $30 million. It will directly support training and logistical needs for two South Carolina Army National Guard units. Furthermore, the Readiness Center will offer USCA students unique opportunities for mentorship and practical, real-world experience alongside National Guard personnel. Both facilities are a total investment of over $44 million on USCA’s campus.
Aiken is a growing regional cybersecurity center.

The South Carolina National Guard is a community-based organization. The Cyber Integration Center reflects a commitment to the growth of the community and modernization, which will provide enduring protection to South Carolina and the nation from cyber-attacks.

• Date Taken: 05.28.2025
• Date Posted: 05.29.2025 19:12
• Story ID: 499224
• Location: US