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The National Security Agency (NSA) plays a crucial role in training and developing Cyber Defense Graduate Officers. These officers are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to protect the nation's information infrastructure. The NSA designates certain educational institutions as National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) - Cyber Defense (CD), which are recognized for their commitment to academic excellence in the field of cybersecurity. These institutions provide rigorous education and training programs that prepare graduates for careers in the NSA and other government agencies.

 

The NSA's Cyber Defense Graduate Officers are expected to possess a strong foundation in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, and other related fields. They are also required to demonstrate expertise in strategic leadership, critical thinking, and the development of cybersecurity strategies, plans, policies, enabling technologies, and procedures in cyberspace. 

 

Graduates from these programs are expected to be well-prepared to address the challenges of cyber threats and to contribute to the security of national information systems. The NSA's focus on education and training ensures that its Cyber Defense Graduate Officers are well-equipped to meet the demands of the modern cybersecurity landscape. 

Students who complete the Information Assurance/Cybersecurity concentration and the core course, SECU 610, will be certified as Cyber Defense Graduate Officers under the authority of the National Security Agency, a certification program for information security professionals.