NSA Designation Highlights APUS's Ongoing
Commitment to Educating Tomorrow's Cybersecurity Professionals
CHARLES
TOWN, W.Va., Oct. 16,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Public University
System (APUS) has been designated as a National Center of Academic
Excellence in Cybersecurity through the 2027-28 academic year. APUS
was initially designated as a Center of Academic Excellence in
Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) in 2018.
This five-year re-designation is the result of APUS meeting
rigorous requirements set forth by the National Security Agency
(NSA), the program's sponsor. Designated institutions commit to
educate cybersecurity professionals that will help reduce
vulnerabilities in national infrastructure.
"This redesignation speaks to APUS' continued dedication to
academic excellence in helping to educate the next generation of
cybersecurity professionals," said Dr. Elizabeth Johnson, Provost of APUS. "In today's
threat-filled digital landscape, it's vitally important that we
empower students with the knowledge and skills that are often
necessary in the workplace."
The APUS Center for Cyber Defense, organized under the School of
Security and Global Studies, is a University-wide resource designed
to foster cybersecurity awareness across the various disciplines.
The center's mission is to provide program guidance and oversight,
cyber defense information, collaboration, research, and outreach
opportunities for students and faculty.
APUS offers a strong cyber-defense focused curriculum at
both the undergraduate and graduate levels through American
Military University (AMU) and American Public University (APU).
With courses in cybercrime, intrusion and incident handling, cyber
defense of critical infrastructure, IT security, and digital
forensics, APUS' online cybersecurity programs integrate multiple
disciplines to ensure students gain the critical skills and
management practices often needed to help them effectively lead
missions in both government and businesses.
For more info on our cybersecurity programs, visit here.
About American Public University System
American
Public University System (APUS) delivers affordable,
high-quality, workforce-relevant higher education. With a vibrant,
diverse, and inclusive, 32-year history and over 135,000
alumni from more than 100 countries, APUS is recognized for its
innovative approach to online learning. APUS is in the top 11% for
students' return on educational investment, compared to 4,500
colleges and universities nationwide, according to the Georgetown University Center on Education and the
Workforce (2022)1.
APUS, which includes American Military University (AMU) and
American Public University (APU), is accredited by
the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an institutional
accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education. APUS is a wholly owned subsidiary of American
Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI). For more information,
visit www.apus.edu.
1Ranking based on 20-year net present value
(NPV)
https://cew.georgetown.edu/cew-reports/roi2022/.
CONTACT
Frank Tutalo
Director, Public Relations, APUS
FTutalo@apei.com
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