Question 1

What are the benefits of becoming a CAE?

Accepted Answer

National recognition for your cybersecurity program; stronger student confidence; access to the CAE community and federal/academic exchange; eligibility to compete for scholarships/grants (e.g., CSA, CyberCorps SFS, DoD programs); CAE Lecture Series and career briefings; student participation in NCAE Cyber Games.

Question 2

What is the difference between the NCAE and the CAE?

Accepted Answer

NCAE-C is the program that administers designations; CAE-C is the community of institutions that hold an NCAE-C designation.

Question 3

Do CAE institutions receive funding from the NSA?

Accepted Answer

No. NSA does not directly fund CAE-C schools, but designation may support competing for external grants/scholarships (e.g., DoD and NSF SFS).

Question 4

How do I get started with the CAE application process?

Accepted Answer

Review the eligibility checklist, then submit the online CAE Program Applicant Checklist on the CAE Community site to enter the Candidates Program.

Question 5

Can my institution have more than one designation/program of study?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Schools can pursue multiple designations; review each designation checklist for eligibility.

Question 6

What are the National Centers?

Accepted Answer

See the “About Us” section in the site navigation for details on the CAE National Centers.

Question 7

Who can I contact at NSA to learn more about the program?

Accepted Answer

caepmo_uwe@uwe.nsa.gov

Question 8

Where can I find program requirements to become a CAE?

Accepted Answer

Program requirements are available on the PMO webpage.

Question 9

What resources are available to me in going through the designation process?

Accepted Answer

Requirement documents, cycle assignments, training videos, and other resources are available on the resources page.

Question 10

How do I know if my institution is currently designated as a CAE?

Accepted Answer

Use the CAE Institution Map to confirm whether your institution is listed.

Question 11

How do I update my institution's Point of Contact (POC)?

Accepted Answer

Email the NCAE-C Program Management Office (caepmo_uwe@uwe.nsa.gov) and update the POC in the tool.

Question 12

How do I update my institution's information on the CAE Map?

Accepted Answer

Email the NCAE-C PMO (caepmo_uwe@uwe.nsa.gov) and update the tool. If the tool is correct but the map is not, submit the map correction form.

Question 13

How do I submit news content to the website?

Accepted Answer

Submit via the News page form; posts appear after moderator approval.

Question 14

How do I post a faculty position to the website?

Accepted Answer

Only CAE-affiliated positions are accepted. Use the form linked on the Faculty Opportunities page under Resources.

Question 15

How can I collaborate with other CAE institutions on grant solicitations?

Accepted Answer

Check the solicitations category in the newsfeed, or submit your own solicitation via the form (moderator approval required).

Question 16

I'm writing a press release regarding my institution's designation. How do I get started?

Accepted Answer

See the Press Releases section of the CAE Style Guide.

Question 17

Where can I find event materials for a past event?

Accepted Answer

Use the Events menu to open the Feature Event landing page; archived materials are posted there.

Question 18

Who is eligible for travel assistance?

Accepted Answer

Policy varies by event. Contact travel-assistance@caecommunity.org for details.

Question 19

Who should I contact if I have not yet received my travel reimbursement?

Accepted Answer

Contact travel-assistance@caecommunity.org.

Question 20

Why should I attend a CAE institution?

Accepted Answer

CAE-designated schools meet rigorous, continuously evaluated requirements and are regionally accredited; students may be eligible for select DoD/NSF scholarships and can access competitions and other professional-development opportunities.

Question 21

Where can I find K-12 resources?

Accepted Answer

See the K-12 landing page under the “Connect With the Community” menu.

Question 22

How can I become a sponsor or participate in events? What opportunities are available for my company/organization to get involved with the CAE?

Accepted Answer

See the Events Sponsors page under Events for current opportunities; subscribe to the mailing list for updates.

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