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Mission:
The Cybersecurity degree program focuses on the application of computer and information technology security. Featuring in-depth threat and impact analysis, our mission is to educate students with the necessary skills for the design, implementation, and evaluation of computing-based solutions to address information security threats. Our specialized curriculum ethically applies both offensive and defensive computer security techniques all while advancing our students’ marketability for employment in the high-demand cybersecurity field after graduation.
Goals:
- Promote the National Center of Academic Excellence-Cyber Defense Education (NCAE-CDE) initiative by producing more cybersecurity workforce in the region.
- Provide experiential & applied learning opportunities for the enrichment of IT and cybersecurity education across the curriculum.
- Engage student participation in cyber studies and applied research
- provide collaboration opportunities among students, faculty, staff, public and private institutions, and all interested parties in cyber technologies
- Develop partnerships and alliances with defense organizations and business industries to pursue joint research and grant opportunities.
- Support service-based learning to improve literacy rates in the region
- Encourage student engagement in cyber competitions
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CAE in Cybersecurity Community:
CAE in Cybersecurity Community is dedicated to cultivating proficient cybersecurity experts for the protection of the U.S. national infrastructure. CAE in cybersecurity community provides a range of educational resources—covering curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular aspects—along with opportunities for professional development, collaboration, insights into upcoming cybersecurity initiatives, and updates on trends and best practices in cybersecurity.
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Degree Programs:
The Department of Computer Science offers several high-quality degree programs at the undergraduate level that meets the above-specified goals supported by student-centered faculty.
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Program of Study (PoS) Validation:
The BS in Information Technology, Cybersecurity Track program has been successfully validated by the NSA and a committee of NCAE-CDE academic peers and CAE-CD designation extends through 2028. The following are the required PoS courses that are aligned/mapped to CAE-defined Knowledge Units (KUs).
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MEET OUR FACULTY
Our dynamic faculty are committed to student success through personalized teaching and an environment of free inquiry. Look here to find CS/IT/Cyber faculty research expertise and contact details.
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STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
We are dedicated to encourage student participation in extracurricular creative activities by sharing a space to collaborate on hackathons, coding and capture-the-flag competitions and more!
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OUTREACH & PARTNERSHIPS
We value our responsibility and commitment to provide cyber defense educational opportunities in the local region and beyond through partnerships and extension services.
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SECURITY AWARENESS
Each UNCP employee has the responsibility to remain abreast of the threats and tactics to protect UNCP from disruption by cyber attackers. Hence, security awareness trainings are mandatory.
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EXTERNAL ADVISORY BOARD
The mission of the External Advisory Board is to provide council and feedback for the sustenance of cybersecurity degree programs and active accreditations and strategic resources management.
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NEWSROOM
An archive that highlights cybersecurity and interdisciplinary news, events, opportunities, stories of UNCP students, alumni, faculty and staff who are making an impact.
Designated Center Point of Contact & CAE-CD Institutional Accounts Administrator:
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Dr. Prashanth BusiReddyGari, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Computer Science