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Check out the 'Events' dropdown on the site's main navigation bar. You can find landing pages for each of our Feature Events, which contain archived materials.

Schools are not limited to a single designation and are encouraged to pursue more than one. Please look over the designation checklists for eligibility requirements.

Program requirements can be found at the PMO's webpage [External Link].

While the NSA does not provide funding to CAE-C designated institutions, once a school obtains one of these designations, it can compete for grants like the Department of Defense Cybersecurity Scholarship Program (DoD CySP) and can apply for the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Scholarship for Service program.

The National Centers of Academic excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) program creates and manages a collaborative cybersecurity educational program with community colleges, colleges, and universities. The Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (CAE-C) Community is the organized group of community colleges, colleges, and universities that hold a designation from the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) program.

Receive national recognition for the institution’s cybersecurity program and curricula. Ensure student confidence in degree programs as a top choice to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in the cybersecurity workforce. Serve as a source and facilitator for government-academic researcher exchanges. Join the CAE community of cybersecurity professionals, educators, researchers, and advocates to grow the cyber field and develop a collaborative network with top schools. Qualify to compete for student scholarships and grants through the Department of Defense Cyber Service Academy (CSA) and CyberCorps Scholarships for Service program managed by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Participate in the monthly CAE Lecture Series and listen to NSA SMEs and CAE SMEs give lectures on interesting topics, as well as information sessions on student internships and full-time positions with CAE government agencies. Opportunity for student participation in the NCAE Cyber Games competition.

The first step is to look over the eligibility checklist. All CAE designation candidates must fill out and submit the online CAE Program Applicant Checklist on the CAE Community website for entry into the Candidates Program.

For more information on the CAE National Centers, check out the 'Connect with the Community' tab on the website's main navigation bar.

Contact the NCAE-C Program Management Office (caepmo_uwe@uwe.nsa.gov), and update it in the tool [External Link].

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Travel assistance policy varies by event. For further inquiries, contact travel-assistance@caecommunity.org

We only accept positions affiliated with CAE institutions. To post a position to The Community's Faculty Opportunities page, please navigate to the Faculty Opportunities page under the Resources dropdown, and fill out the form linked there.

Refer to our CAE Institution Map to see if your institution is listed.

Requirement documents, cycle assignments, training videos, and other resources can be found here [External Link].

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Contact the NCAE-C Program Management Office (caepmo_uwe@uwe.nsa.gov), and update it in the tool [External Link]. If your information is correct in the tool but incorrect on the map, please fill out this form [External Link].

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CAE-designated institutions have gone through a rigorous process to ensure their cybersecurity programs meet academic and institutional requirements established in collaboration with federal partners. These institutions must be regionally accredited and are subject to continuous evaluation to ensure the ongoing strength and quality of their programs. Students attending CAE-designated institutions are eligible to apply for certain scholarship programs offered by the Department of Defense, such as the Cyber Scholarship Program (CySP) and CyberCorps®: Scholarship for Service (SFS). Additionally, students have the opportunity to participate in cybersecurity competitions that help build practical skills and professional experience.