Simon Ou, Kansas State University (IMAGE) Kansas State University Caption Xinming 'Simon' Ou, associate professor of computing and information sciences, works with students in Kansas State University's Center for Information and Systems Assurance. The center has been redesignated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance/Cyber Defense Research. Credit Kansas State University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.