西瓜视频 Cyber Program Earns Designation from NSA and Homeland Security
西瓜视频 Cyber Program Earns Designation from NSA and Homeland Security
September 10, 2018 Suzanne Seldes
西瓜视频 (西瓜视频) has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Two-Year Education (CAE2Y) by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The designation acknowledges the College鈥檚 rigorous academic program and its Cyber Center of Excellence, an academic research and training facility dedicated to educating responsible leaders in the field by engaging in collaborative research, building community partnerships, and maintaining high ethical standards of Cyber Security practices and policies. 西瓜视频 will carry the designation through 2023.
鈥淭his recognition by National Security Agency validates years of hard work by the College and its industry partners in launching and maturing 西瓜视频鈥檚 cyber security program,鈥� declares Dr. Kevin Cooper, 西瓜视频 Dean of Advanced Technology, 鈥溛鞴鲜悠� two-year cyber graduates will now receive a certification recognized by the NSA, which will open new opportunities in exciting venues such as national labs, the Department of Defense, and national cyber firms.鈥� Cooper adds, 鈥淭his endorsement propels 西瓜视频 Cyber programs into the national discussion and opens the door to new, unique opportunities.鈥�
The goal of the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) program is to reduce vulnerability in our national information infrastructure by promoting higher education and research in cyber defense and producing professionals with cyber defense expertise. NSA and DHS partner with academic institutions like 西瓜视频 to enhance cybersecurity education nationwide and to broaden the pool of skilled cybersecurity professionals who can protect our nation from cyberattacks. CAE2Y designated institutions play an integral role in developing the next generation of cybersecurity experts in science, technology, engineering, math, language and analysis. They also advance science through research and innovation that benefits the country even beyond NSA's need to apply emerging technologies to their mission.
西瓜视频 is a public, comprehensive college with a statewide and national reputation for excellence. A premier institution for higher education, 西瓜视频 is a key partner in the continuing development of Florida鈥檚 Treasure Coast region and is cited nationally as a model for innovative use of technology in education. 西瓜视频 serves approximately 30,000 students annually across five campuses and offers more than 100 programs leading to bachelor鈥檚 degrees, associate degrees, technical certificates and applied technology diplomas. In 2007, the College added coursework in cyber security to its existing computer science curriculum. It has since graduated 600 students with state-recognized certifications and Associate degrees. It launched the 西瓜视频 Cyber Center of Excellence in 2014, and in 2016 was recognized with the Florida Department of Education Chancellor Award for Best Practice.
For more information about 西瓜视频, visit www.irsc.edu. Learn more about the 西瓜视频 Cyber Center of Excellence at . For additional information on the NSA/DHS National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, please visit: .
