Jacksonville University's Davis College of Business & Technology has been recognized by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education through the 2029 academic year.
“The CAE-CD designation validates Davis College’s commitment to excellence in cybersecurity education. We have the best cybersecurity faculty on the First Coast, and our program attracts talent from around the world. We have a certain talent pool,” Davis College Dean Barbara Ritter said in a March 19 news release.
“The interdisciplinary approach created by the Davis College of Business & Technology is important for cybersecurity professionals who will serve our nation as future cybersecurity professionals,” Meemi Joking, director of the NSA National Cryptographic College, said in a release. “This will build strong cybersecurity capabilities.” .
“This innovative initiative comes at a critical time and will dramatically expand the number of certified cyber professionals qualified to protect and defend the nation’s national security posture.”
Davis College prepares graduates to investigate, detect, identify, and solve cybersecurity problems and challenges through the Bachelor's in Cybersecurity program and the 12-credit hour Cybersecurity Certificate.
“Davis University is committed to excellence in meeting current and future workforce demands,” Mini Zeng, director of the JU Cybersecurity Center, said in the release.
“Demand for this profession has never been greater, and students who graduate from this program will be able to find work immediately after graduation. This is to evaluate the efforts of
The National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity program is managed by NSA's National Cryptologic School. Federal partners include the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, FBI, National Institute of Standards and Technology/National Initiative on Cybersecurity Education, National Science Foundation, Department of Defense Office of the Chief Information Officer, and U.S. Cyber Command .
