About Us

Overview

Cybersecurity is increasingly vital as more and more people are connected by the internet, businesses rely more heavily on cloud-based and big-data services and government officials face more web-based attacks related to terrorism, espionage or other areas of national security. The danger is growing exponentially as the world becomes more web-dependent.

Cybersecurity focuses on protecting computer-based equipment, information and services from unintended or unauthorized access, change or destruction.

±«Óãtv offers multiple options designed to meet the growing demand for cybersecurity professionals, including several master's programs, graduate certificates, and industry-recognized certifications.

The ±«Óãtv has been designated as a . This academic recognition program is co-sponsored by the National Security Agency and Homeland Security. CAE designations confirm ±«Óãtv’s programs have passed rigorous curriculum and program requirements.

  • CAE-CD: The Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense designation indicates ±«Óãtv is helping reduce threats to the country’s infrastructure by promoting higher education and research in cyber defense.

    Granting the CAE-CD also recognizes ±«Óãtv’s role in providing the nation with a pipeline of qualified cybersecurity professionals.
  • CAE-R: The Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Research designation indicates  ±«Óãtv’s programs increase the understanding of robust cyber defense technology, policy, and practices that will enable the United States to prevent and respond to a catastrophic event.

    The NCAE grants this designation only to Department of Defense schools, military academies with doctoral programs, and regionally accredited PhD-granting universities.