Groundbreaking for Mississippi Cyber and Tech Center in Biloxi

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi and the U.S. Air Force are marking a new era in cybersecurity research, training, and collaboration as construction has begun on a transformative project on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

The new Cyber and Technology facility will include office space for Mississippi State University personnel, private industry partners, classroom space for Keesler training, and an event center.

The 100,000 square foot planned building on Keesler Air Force Base will serve as the headquarters for the Mississippi State University-led Mississippi cyber initiative, building on statewide collaborations to enhance state and federal cybersecurity capabilities.

The building also builds on the success of the Mississippi Cyber Initiative which was launched in 2021 following years of collaboration between Mississippi State University and Keesler to support the Air Force’s cyber training mission.