Manoa Indo-Pacific Cybersecurity Institute

Hawaii's main access point for cybersecurity research, innovation, technology transition, workforce development.

Creating the Future of Cybersecurity

In this community, researchers find funding and collaboration, students discover diverse career possibilities, local industry finds academic partners, and new innovations come to life.

Research Excellence

Conduct interdisciplinary research on emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and defensive technologies.

Technology Transition & Venture Network

We nurture cybersecurity startups and engage investors to help maximize their potential impact through research, innovation, and talent in the entrepreneurial ecosystem

Cybersecurity Academy

Offer degrees in cybersecurity, along with certifications in specific areas such as ethical hacking, incident response, and secure software development

Global Collaboration

As a leader in regional cyber resilience, we partner with USINDOPACOM, US Government Agencies, and others in Japan, Korea, Australia, and Pacific Island nations.

Growing the Cybersecurity Workforce

The Manoa Indo-Pacific Cybersecurity Institute helps build a foundation for Hawaii graduates to fill the 4000 cybersecurity job openings in Hawaii.

The Institute is dedicated to equipping Hawaii graduates with the skills needed to address the state's cybersecurity workforce demands. According to CyberSeek, Hawaii has a significant number of cybersecurity job openings, reflecting the growing need for qualified professionals in the region.

Globally, the cybersecurity talent shortage is even more pronounced. A report by Cybersecurity Ventures predicts that there will be 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity positions worldwide by 2025.

The Gaps We Address

514,359

Cybersecurity job openings in US

Cybersecurity job openings in Hawaii

$213 B

Global Market Size in 2025

$100 B

AI Security market by 2032

$10.5 T

Annual Cost of Cybercrime in 2025

Our Partners

Advancing People & Technology for a Secure and Resilient Future

The Manoa Indo-Pacific Cybersecurity Institute (MIPCI) serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research, fostering collaboration and ensuring that security remains a core component of innovation and technological advancement.

Within the University of Hawai‘i, MIPCI enables cross-sector partnerships in several areas:

Critical Infrastructure Security – Enhancing cybersecurity resilience across maritime systems, smart grids, energy infrastructure, and autonomous technologies, including vehicles, drones, and intelligent transportation networks.

Securing space systems and scientific infrastructures from cyber threats.

Cybersecurity & Policy / Law – Addressing the legal and policy implications of emerging cybersecurity challenges.

Cybersecurity & Artificial Intelligence – Exploring AI-driven security solutions and the risks of AI-enabled cyber threats.

Cybersecurity & Social Sciences / Psychology – Understanding human behavior in cybersecurity, social engineering, and cyber resilience.