Juyeon Jo and Yoohwan Kim (both Computer Science) have secured the redesignation of Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) for the department’s B.S. in Computer Science, Information Assurance Concentration degree program. Originally secured in 2019, this redesignation is valid through academic year 2030.
The National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) program is managed by the National Security Agency (NSA) and attributed to regionally accredited academic institutions offering cybersecurity-related degrees. The main goal of the program is to reduce vulnerability in our national information infrastructure by promoting higher education and research in cyber defense.
Programs that receive a NCAE-C designation have met high academic standards for cybersecurity curriculum and rigorous requirements as set forth by the NSA, including:
- Establish standards for cybersecurity curriculum and academic excellence
- Include competency development among students and faculty
- Value community outreach and leadership in professional development
- Integrate cybersecurity practice within the institution across academic disciplines, and
- Actively engage in solutions to challenges facing cybersecurity education
As a CAE-CD designated institution, UNLV gains access to specialized programs, scholarships, and federal partnerships, creating new opportunities for career growth in cybersecurity.
