A Critical Analysis of the Centers of Academic Excellence Program
The US National Security Agency (NSA) established a program in Information Assurance education in 1999 that established Centers for Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education (CAEIAE). While designated a success by the government, the program has been criticized over the years by program participants as less than optimal. In this paper, we review the program and identify the most serious problems. We then suggest possible solutions to these problems in order to improve the program so that it represents true excellence in IA education.
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29th Colloquium - Impact Summary
The 29th Colloquium brought together educators, researchers, industry experts, and government leaders to advance cybersecurity education in an era defined by AI and rapid technological change. This impact summary highlights the reach, participation, and collective achievements that made this year’s event one of our most engaged and successful gatherings this decade.
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