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Post-secondary Opportunities for Students
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CAE-Designated Institutions
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The Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (CAE-C) designation is awarded to regionally accredited U.S. institutions of higher education that meet rigorous requirements in their commitment to producing cybersecurity professionals who will reduce vulnerabilities in our national infrastructure. There are three CAE designations: Cyber Defense (CAE-CD), Cyber Research (CAE-R), and Cyber Operations (CAE-CO).
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The program is sponsored by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Federal partners include the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)/National Initiative on Cybersecurity Education (NICE), the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Department of Defense Office of the Chief Information Officer (DoD-CIO), and US Cyber Command (CYBERCOM).
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CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service
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Students attending specific participating institutions may qualify for CyberCorps Scholarships, which are funded through grants awarded by the National Science Foundation. Scholarship recipients are obligated to serve at a federal, state, local, or tribal government organization in an information assurance position for a period equivalent to the length of the scholarship or one year, whichever is longer.
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Each of the participating universities has their own application/selection process. Students should contact the institution directly to get information on the requirements.
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Looking for something new to engage students?
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National Cybersecurity Teaching Academy - Educator Scholarships
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To apply you will need: 1) Cybersecurity course description/syllabus, 2) A copy of your teaching license, 3) A copy of your college transcripts, 4) Letter of support from your administration explaining their commitment to continue offering cybersecurity at the school.
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NCTA is supported by a grant from the NCAE-C, the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity, located within the National Security Agency.
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The National Cybersecurity Teaching Academy scholarship application deadline is
January 15, 2025.
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UTeach Foundations of Cybersecurity Demo November 13
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In this engaging, project-based curriculum, students explore core cybersecurity skills through practical lessons focused on topics like risk assessment, data security, cyberattacks, and more. Students connect classroom learning to real-world application with unit projects, easy-to-understand videos, collaborative research activities, and hands-on labs.
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The UTeach Cybersecurity Curriculum, developed in collaboration with Teach Cyber, is based on the High School Cybersecurity Curriculum Guidelines (HSCCG) designed by a team of educators and cybersecurity experts in partnership with the National Cryptologic Foundation.
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Darknet Diaries is a podcast about hackers, breaches, shadow government activity, hacktivism, cybercrime, and all the things that dwell on the hidden parts of the network. This is Darknet Diaries. The show is created by Jack Rhysider.
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DARK Enterprises Inc. is a non-profit dedicated to developing, supporting, and stewarding excellent cybersecurity education at the secondary level. We provide leadership, resources, training, and partnerships in support of assuring the U.S. has a robust and reliable talent pipeline in cybersecurity.
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