About Us

Cyber Range Poulsbo is a unique combination of hardware, software, and talented people creating a dynamic environment supporting education, research, demonstration, development, and partnership efforts. The cloud computing environment is managed at Western Washington University Peninsulas campus in Poulsbo, Washington. The platform is built on open-source components and is designed for expanding cybersecurity and computer science topics.

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Our mission and history

Cyber Range Poulsbo strengthens education, research, and collaboration in cybersecurity and computer science.

Cyber Range Poulsbo was conceptualized by Western Washington University in 2017 as an educational resource for the state of Washington. Launched in 2020 with the support of donated servers from Boeing, this grassroots effort fulfilled a need for access to infrastructure and hands-on curriculum resources to academic cybersecurity programs.

As the Washington state educational cyber range continues to grow, it is becoming much more than a cyber range, evolving into a community of cybersecurity education, research, and collaboration. Today, Cyber Range Poulsbo empowers a vision of innovation, bringing together academia, industry, and government to lessen the workforce gap and address the dynamic and emerging trends of cybersecurity.

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Meet our team

  • Erik Fretheim

    Erik Fretheim, PhD

    Cybersecurity Program Director

    Dr. Fretheim is a strategic leader and champion of Cyber Range Poulsbo. With a rich background in military, technical, and academic leadership, Dr. Fretheim shapes the vision and direction of the cybersecurity program at Western Washington University.

  • Vipul Kumar

    Vipul Kumar

    Cyber Range Director

    Vipul drives the development and operation of our range platform. Fusing interests in distributed systems, robotics, machine learning, and cybersecurity, Vipul is focused on delivering impactful results. In his downtime, Vipul enjoys swimming and playing table tennis.

  • Paul Haithcock

    Paul Haithcock, SSCP

    Cyber Range Cloud Administrator

    Paul manages the systems and infrastructure that keep the cyber range running smoothly. With extensive experience in systems administration, networking, and cloud technologies, he brings technical expertise and a passion for cybersecurity. Paul enjoys taking on new challenges, teaching, and inspiring others in cybersecurity.

  • Angela Henderson

    Angela Henderson, MCL

    Cyber Range Academic Liaison

    Angela connects with faculty and partners on cyber education efforts throughout Washington. An experienced educator and instructional designer with a master’s degree in cybersecurity and leadership, Angela leads lab curriculum development and outreach initiatives.

  • Sally Bass

    Sally Bass, MS

    Cyber Range Research Associate

    Sally is a cybersecurity education researcher with a master's degree in computer science, specializing in deep learning. When she's not working, Sally enjoys reading sci-fi and fantasy novels, practicing her guitar skills, or tending to her garden with the company of her two cats.

  • Sneha Shinde

    Sneha Shinde

    Cyber Range Software Developer

    As the range’s Software Developer, Sneha works on maintaining and adding new features to the Cyber Range website and platform. In her free time, Sneha enjoys hiking and crocheting.

Jobs

We currently have no open positions. Please check back as we will be looking for great people to join our team in the future.