CAE-C PUBLICATIONS
National CAE Marketing Materials
As the CAE in Cybersecurity Community expands, the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Program Management Office (NCAE-C PMO) would like to share marketing and promotional materials to help maintain a consistent voice about the program.
Please feel free to use any/all of these materials at your discretion. We will aim to update these as regularly as possible, but please be mindful of the dates listed on the material.
Studies and Handbooks
Competency in Cybersecurity Education Handbook
This e-handbook aims to define competency and highlight its significance in addressing the cybersecurity talent shortage. It explains the five key elements of competency (ABCDE) and how they improve communication between educators and employers. The handbook provides a step-by-step guide for educators at NCAE-C institutions to design, implement, and assess competency-based experiences. It also demonstrates how competencies can be integrated into various student activities, benefiting students by clarifying cybersecurity roles, guiding career choices, and enhancing their job competitiveness.
High School Designation Feasibility Study
The 2020 NCAE CSUSB – High School Study (H98230-20-1-0292, SA20137) investigates the feasibility of a High School Cybersecurity Recognition Program. The study systematically evaluates the potential benefits and challenges of creating such a program, identifying its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, as well as the resources necessary for implementation. It also explores the likelihood of success and assesses whether the program can be developed and implemented based on its cost-effectiveness and expected value. Based on these findings, the study provides recommendations on whether the program should be pursued.
2025 CAE PMO Welcome Handbook
The CAE PMO 2025 Welcome Handbook serves as a comprehensive guide for institutions participating in the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) program. It outlines the program’s mission to elevate cybersecurity education through collaboration, curriculum standards, and workforce development. The handbook details the roles of the National Centers, designation requirements, key contacts, community initiatives, and available resources. It also provides instructions for the application process, institutional responsibilities, and the benefits of earning a CAE designation.
Refereed Proceedings
2025 CAE in Cybersecurity Symposium – Charleston, South Carolina Refereed Proceedings – CAE in Cyber Defense (CD) Track
This is a peer-reviewed collection of extended abstracts from the CAE in Cybersecurity Symposium held April 8–10, 2025, in Charleston, South Carolina. Contents include abstracts from presentations, mini-workshops, lightning talks, and poster submissions.
Press Releases
NCAE-C Videos
The NCAE-C PMO, in concert with NSA Public Affairs, put together a series of short promotional videos about the NCAE-C program. Please feel free to use widely.