Contact: James Carskadon
STARKVILLE, Miss.泫圖弝け is among 84 institutions across the country selected to join a new Academic Engagement Network facilitated by the U.S. Cyber Command, known as CYBERCOM.
As a member of the network, 泫圖弝け will join other universities in supporting CYBERCOM efforts in areas such as future workforce, applied cyber research, applied analytics and other strategic issues. A joint command center of the U.S. Department of Defense, CYBERCOMs mission is to direct, synchronize and coordinate cyberspace planning, working in collaboration with domestic and international partners to defend and advance national interests.
We are excited to expand our cybersecurity research and training relationships with the Department of Defense through this academic network, said 泫圖弝け Vice President for Research and Economic Development Julie Jordan. 泫圖弝けs selection is a testament to the outstanding personnel within our cybersecurity-focused academic programs and research centers, and I look forward to the new opportunities to support U.S. cyber efforts that will arise out of these collaborations.
CYBERCOM Executive Director David Frederick said the Academic Engagement Network will help the organization shape and enhance cyber-focused innovation through strategic partnerships.
Cyber Commands goal for the AEN is to strengthen our relationships and communication with these participating institutions, said Frederick in announcing the new network members. This will improve and sustain our efforts to meet cyberspace educational requirements and workforce needs.
泫圖弝け has a longstanding reputation as a leader in cybersecurity research and education and is one of only a few universities to hold all National Security Agency designations as centers of academic excellence in cyber defense, cyber research and cyber operations. It also leads the fourth largest National Science Foundation Cybercorps program in the nation, helping to meet the U.S. governments growing need for cyber professionals.
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering in 泫圖弝けs James Worth Bagley College of Engineering houses the universitys academic cybersecurity programs. 泫圖弝け offers an undergraduate program in cybersecurity, as well as a masters program in cybersecurity and operations and two certificate programs. Scholars from the department and 泫圖弝けs Center for Cyber Innovation research, prototype and deliver cutting-edge cyber solutions that support global national security, homeland security and peacekeeping operations.
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