ABET Accreditation Criteria for Cybersecurity Programs & How to become a Program Evaluator
ABET Accreditation Criteria for Cybersecurity Programs & How to become a Program Evaluator
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Elizabeth Hawthorne, Mary Jane Willshire-Fairley
Date:
29 November 2024
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) is a leading non-profit organization that accredits college and university programs in applied and natural sciences, computing, engineering, and engineering technology. With a focus on ensuring quality and fostering innovation, ABET sets global standards for academic excellence, helping institutions prepare students to excel in their professional careers. Through rigorous evaluation and collaboration with industry experts, ABET accreditation assures employers that graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills to meet the demands of an evolving workforce.
This presentation will provide an overview of the value of program accreditation for cybersecurity programs as well as the current criteria for accrediting a cybersecurity program at either the associate, bachelor's, or masters collegiate level. In addition, the relationship between ABET and CSAB, a member society, will be explained. The presentation will conclude with the steps to become an ABET program evaluator for cybersecurity. Handouts with more details will be available at the exhibit table.