WMU Research Guides: Cybersecurity: Search Articles, Cert Prep, and News

Databases

ACM Digital Library
Access full-text research from the Association for Computing Machinery—essential for exploring topics like network security, cryptography, system vulnerabilities, and ethical hacking. Includes conference papers and peer-reviewed articles from top researchers in cybersecurity and computing.

arXiv Computer Science
Discover cutting-edge, pre-publication research in cybersecurity, AI, and systems architecture. Great for exploring new models in threat detection, privacy, and cryptographic protocols before they hit journals.

IEEE Xplore
Access top-tier research from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers—ideal for students working in network security, embedded systems, hardware hacking, and cybersecurity standards. Includes journals, conference proceedings, and official IEEE standards.
Lecture Notes in Computer Science
Find book chapters and conference proceedings on computer science theory and practice, including security algorithms, privacy engineering, and systems design. A strong resource for in-depth technical discussions and literature reviews.
ScienceDirect
Search journals in computing, engineering, and physical sciences to support research on security in infrastructure, digital forensics, IoT, and human factors in cybersecurity. Includes both peer-reviewed and applied science content.

CiteSeerX
Search open-access computer science papers and AI preprints—great for thesis or project references.
NIST Computer Security Resource Center
Authoritative U.S. cybersecurity standards, white papers, and frameworks.
SANS Reading Room
Explore thousands of practitioner-written white papers on topics like pen testing, malware analysis, and incident response—ideal for connecting real-world cybersecurity practice with your coursework.
SEI Digital Library
Explore 30+ years of research into secure software systems from Carnegie Mellon.

O'Reilly for Education
On-demand access to 38,000+ books and 30,000+ hours of video covering cybersecurity tools, threat analysis, and certification prep (CEH, CISSP, Security+). Learn Kali Linux, Wireshark, Python, and more through hands-on tutorials and expert-curated learning paths—perfect for class projects, exams, or skill-building.
Skillport
Access self-paced courses, videos, and books to prep for certifications like Security+ and CISSP. Learn secure coding, threat detection, and incident response with mobile-friendly tools and personalized learning paths—perfect for supplementing coursework or building real-world skills. Create a custom learning plan and pick up where you left off across devices.
Knovel Engineering eReference Books
Explore hundreds of engineering handbooks with data and tools relevant to cybersecurity in industrial and physical systems. Knovel offers trusted reference materials on topics like control systems, electrical engineering, and materials properties—ideal for students studying operational technology, embedded systems, or infrastructure security. Includes interactive charts, unit converters, and Excel-ready data for technical analysis and design work.

Graham Cluley: Computer security news, advice and opinion
Graham Cluley runs his own award-winning computer security blog, and is a veteran of the anti-virus industry having worked for a number of security companies since the early 1990s. Why read? Insider perspectives from a security software veteran. Less corporate, more candid.
Krebs on Security
Brian Krebs is an American journalist and investigative reporter. He is best known for his coverage of profit-seeking cybercriminals. Krebs is the author of a daily blog, KrebsOnSecurity.com, covering computer security and cybercrime. Why read? Follow investigative journalism that uncovers major breaches.
Naked Security by Sophos
Naked Security is Sophos’s award-winning threat news room, giving you news, opinion, advice and research on computer security issues and the latest internet threats. Why read? Quick, readable summaries of major threats from industry pros.

Security Now! by Gibson Research Corporation
TechTV's Leo Laporte and Steve Gibson spend somewhat shy of two hours each week to discuss important issues of personal computer security. Sometimes we'll discuss something that just happened. Sometimes we'll talk about long-standing problems, concerns, or solutions. Either way, every week we endeavor to produce something interesting and important for every personal computer user.
StormCast by Internet Storm Center
Stormcasts are daily 5-10 minute information security threat updates. The podcast is produced each work day, and typically released late in the day to be ready for your morning commute.