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Updates to the new NSA/DHS Centers of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance/Cyber Defense (CAE IA/CD) designation are complete

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Updates to the new NSA/DHS Centers of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance/Cyber Defense (CAE IA/CD) designation are complete. The creation of this new designation will help distinguish the strengths of each of the CAE institutions, benefitting not only the CAE, but also students, employers and hiring managers throughout the nation.

  • To review CAE requirements and resources, please click here.
  • To view a mapping of the CAE Knowledge Units (KUs) click here
  • For a list of newly designated CAE IA/CD institutions, please click here.
  • For a list of institutions designated under the former CAE in IA Education and/or Research programs, please click here.
Information technology and Cybersecurity and privacy
Released May 3, 2016, Updated February 4, 2025
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