• What is a CAE in Cybersecurity?

    An educational institution designated a Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (CAE-C) has met the rigorous requirements outlined by the program's sponsor, the National Security Agency (NSA). Designated institutions commit to producing high-quality cybersecurity professionals to safeguard the U.S. national infrastructure.

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  • Looking for a CAE-C near You?

    The CAE Institution Map conveniently displays the location of each Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity, the region they reside in, and what types of designations they hold all in one place. Check out the CAE Institution Map to find a CAE-C near you!

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  • Interested in Becoming a CAE-C?

    Did you know designated educational institutions are eligible to apply for scholarships and grants through the Department of Defense Cyber Scholarship Program (DoD CySP) and can apply for the National Science Foundation (NSF) CyberCorps®: Scholarship for Service Program (SFS)? Check out the Applicant Checklist to start working towards designation!

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CONNECT WITH THE CAE COMMUNITY

Students & Parents

Interested in a future career in cybersecurity? CAE-C educational institutions are the premier option for a quality cybersecurity education with highly qualified instructors, exposure to relevant cyber topics, and connections to potential future employment in the cyber field.

Prospective CAE Community Members

Does your educational institution have a successful cyber program? Does it have what it takes to meet the rigorous requirements of the CAE-C designation process? Gain the national recognition and grant funding opportunities you deserve by obtaining CAE-C designation.

K-12 Community

Interested in learning about K-12 opportunities in cybersecurity? Searching for resources, programs, or projects in K-12 cybersecurity education? The CAE K-12 Community includes all this information and more, including important updates and events from our federal partners!

 

Government

US Government departments and agencies actively engage with the CAE in Cybersecurity Community to advance the state of cybersecurity education in the nation. Together, the Community and its government partners set priorities, acquire funding, and find ways to actively engage and collaborate.

CAE Community Members

Interested in reading about what is going on in the Community? Searching for the next Tech Talk, Forum, or Community Event? Looking to collaborate on new cyber research? Trying to find other CAE Community members in your region? The CAE Community Website is the right place to do all of that and more!

Industry

The CAE in Cybersecurity Community partners with industry to ensure that students entering the next generation cyber workforce have the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities for a successful career in cyber.

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News

Extended Call for Chapters
Full Chapter Submission Deadline: February 25, 2022Book title: Global Perspectives on Information Security Regulations: Compliance, Controls, and AssuranceA book edited by Dr. Guillermo A. Francia...
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January 19, 2022
NCyTE CENTER Air Force JROTC Cyber Academy Hosts N…
The NCyTE Center is accepting applications from universities to host an Air Force JROTC Cyber Academy in the summer of 2022. There will be ten academies of which eight will be virtual, one will be...
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January 14, 2022
CAE-C NEW ONBOARDING PROCESS WORKSHOP
Join us as we present the CAE-C New Onboarding Process Workshop, 1-3PM EST, Wed, 26 Jan 2022.This workshop is for those schools who have already been designated a CAE in the past but have had turnover...
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January 12, 2022
Interested in helping to improve diversity in the…
Fill Out Our Survey and Enter to Win a $50 Gift Card Cybersecurity is a growing field in need of more diverse voices. Our goal is to identify actionable items that will help recruit and retain more...
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January 10, 2022
MOS Pathways Focus Group
The NCyTE Center is recruiting faculty from universities to participate in a focus group. One of NCyTE’s goals is to help military personnel transition into college programs and careers in...
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December 21, 2021
REMINDER: Proposed CAE-R Designation Criteria Docu…
CAE-R Institutions, Please remember to submit your feedback on the Proposed CAE-R Designation Criteria document by December 22, 2021. We have attached the final draft of the new, proposed CAE-R...
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December 20, 2021

UPCOMING EVENTS

Virtual Faculty Development Training Ser…
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CAE-C New Onboarding Process Workshop
Join us as we present the CAE-C New Onboarding Process Workshop, 1-3PM EST, Wed, 26 Jan 2022. This workshop is for those schools who have already been...
Virtual Faculty Development Training Ser…
Have you been considering honing your professorial chops? Join us for monthly training sessions that will help you prepare to become a faculty member...
CAE-C Southwest Regional Hub Exercise (S…
This event is hosted by San Antonio College and the University of Texas at San Antonio in collaboration with NUARIThis event is a virtual Distributed...
Virtual Faculty Development Training Ser…
Have you been considering honing your professorial chops? Join us for monthly training sessions that will help you prepare to become a faculty member...
Virtual Faculty Development Training Ser…
Have you been considering honing your professorial chops? Join us for monthly training sessions that will help you prepare to become a faculty member...