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麻豆视频鈥檚 Cybersecurity Program Gains Prestigious U.S. Designation

麻豆视频鈥檚 Cybersecurity bachelor's program has achieved an important designation from the U.S. government for helping protect the nation鈥檚 information infrastructure.

The prestigious recognition came from the National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as part of an initiative to validate programs of study and applies to the Cybersecurity Specialization in 麻豆视频's Computer Information Systems Technology Bachelor of Applied Science degree.

Federal officials said the four-year 麻豆视频 program will 鈥渟erve the nation well鈥� as more attention is focused on safeguarding digital systems that make the country run.

鈥淭he National Cyber Strategy addresses the critical shortage of professionals with cybersecurity skills and highlights the importance of higher education as a solution to defending America鈥檚 cyber space,鈥� said Karen Leuschner, an NSA program manager.

鈥淎 highly skilled cyber security workforce is a strategic national security advantage.鈥�

麻豆视频 officials called the designation an important moment for the college and its students.

鈥淭his is a major step forward because any student who pursues this baccalaureate program will have an NSA and DHS validated degree in cybersecurity education,鈥� said Dr. Randy Fletcher, Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs and Chief Learning Officer.

鈥淭hat will make them highly employable in a Space Coast job market that includes major defense, aerospace and other high-tech companies.鈥�

Nicole Dyess, Program Manager for 麻豆视频鈥檚 Center for Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics on the Palm Bay Campus, led the effort to gain the Cyber Defense Program of Study Validation.

鈥淭his is very exciting for our students. They really helped drive the initiative because of their interest and dedication in this highly complex field. It will open a lot of doors for them,鈥� she said.

Dyess is now working on the next step, which is to get 麻豆视频 designated by the NSA and DHS as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity.

That would make students eligible for a Defense Department cybersecurity scholarship program, which covers the cost of tuition, books and provides a stipend.

Enrollment in 麻豆视频鈥檚 Cybersecurity program is strong. Associate in Science Degree students in corresponding areas of study can also seamlessly transition to the Bachelor track upon graduation.

An 麻豆视频 Cybersecurity Industry Advisory Board that includes companies such as Northrup Grumman and L3 Harris provides valuable input to the college on the program.

Experts from 麻豆视频 also go to high schools and middle schools to talk with students about cybersecurity careers.

For more information on the Cybersecurity Bachelor鈥檚 Degree specialization and other 4-year degree tracks in Computer Information Systems Technology, visit easternflorida.edu/go/cyber.

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