TISU @ GCU

BUILD YOUR CYBER EXPERIENCE

Threat Intelligence · OSINT · Threat Hunting · Cyber Defense

Free, semester-long cybersecurity training focused on threat intelligence and practical application.

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WHY TISU?

LEARN. APPLY. CONNECT.

LEARN

Explore threat intelligence through structured training, tools, frameworks, and research.

APPLY

Put concepts into practice through analysis, exercises, and hands-on activities.

CONNECT

Learn alongside cyber professionals, mentors, students, and the broader TISU community.

Threat INTELLIGENCE SUPPORT UNIT OVERVIEW

WHAT IS TISU?

Hear from Mike Manrod
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Grand Canyon Education, Inc.

WHAT YOU'LL EXPLORE

GET INTO THE WORK.

MITRE ATT&CK

Map adversary behavior.

OSINT

Turn open sources into intelligence.

CYBER THREAT HUNTING

Search for evidence of adversary activity.

INCIDENT RESPONSE

Understand what happened and what matters next.

ATTACK + DEFENSE

Understand both sides of the problem.

THREAT RESEARCH

Turn evidence into useful analysis.

CIS CONTROLS

Apply recognized security controls to strengthen defenses and reduce cyber risk.

LIVING OFF THE LAND

Understand how adversaries use legitimate tools and native system capabilities to operate and evade detection.

Learn how information becomes intelligence — and intelligence becomes action.

HANDS-ON AT GCU

TAKE IT INTO THE CCE CYBER RANGE.

Explore cyber tools, labs, attack-and-defense concepts, and hands-on exercises in GCU's cyber environment.

ANALYZE · INVESTIGATE · TEST · DEFEND

GCU · Building 57 · Room 331

CONNECTED ECOSYSTEM

BUILT ON COLLABORATION.

TISU connects cybersecurity training, hands-on learning, professional mentorship, and Arizona's cyber community. The Threat Intelligence Support Unit is a community that was founded by members of the Arizona Cyber Threat Response Alliance (ACTRA) and Grand Canyon University (GCU) communities, with the support and sponsorship of both organizations.

GET INVOLVED

STEP INTO TISU.

NEXT TISU SESSION FOR COHORT 9

SEPT 15, 2026 · 5:30 PM until 7:00 PM

GCU's Cyber Center of Excellence
Building 57 · Room 331

[VIRTUAL / ZOOM DETAILS — WHEN AVAILABLE]

REGISTER FOR TISU

JOIN THE TISU DISCORD

Show up curious. Leave with something new to investigate.

BEFORE YOU JOIN

GOOD QUESTIONS.

Do I need threat intelligence experience?

No. TISU introduces foundational threat intelligence concepts and builds from there.

Is TISU a GCU course?

No. TISU is an extracurricular training and community opportunity. It is not a credit-bearing GCU course.

Who should attend?

Students and professionals interested in cybersecurity, threat intelligence, OSINT, threat hunting, attack and defense, and related areas.

Does TISU cost anything?

No. TISU training is free.

Can I participate virtually?

Yes. More information forthcoming.

How do I sign up for TISU?

Sign-up form link coming soon.

Does TISU offer a certificate?

TISU participants may have opportunities to earn recognition for completing program requirements. Details about certificate eligibility and requirements are provided through TISU communications.

EXPLORE MORE.

Cyber Center of Excellence

CCE Executive Director, David Richards
CCE Program Manager II, Joe Urbz

Join Our CCE Discord

Connect with mentors, peers, and TISU updates for discussions and support.

TISU on GitHub

Access course materials, tools, and research projects directly on our GitHub repository.

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