NVC Recognized for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense
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Northwest Vista College (NVC) has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) by the National Security Agency. This recognition is for the Cybersecurity and Information Assurance program of study that NVC offers.
“Your ability to meet the increasing demands of the program criteria will serve the nation well in contributing to the protection of the National Information Infrastructure,” said national CAE Program Manager Renae Weathers, in a letter to NVC President Dr. Amy Bosley.
“The Cybersecurity and Information Assurance program at Northwest Vista College is a leader in the field,” said President Dr. Amy Bosley. “Our talented faculty and dedicated students are making a significant impact by participating in national competitions, fostering a thriving Cyber Club, and providing valuable cybersecurity education to our community.”
In 2018, The United States Government created the National Cyber Strategy to addresses the critical shortage of professionals with cybersecurity skills. The strategy highlights the importance of higher education as a solution to defending United States’ cyberspace. The goal is to create a pipeline of highly skilled cybersecurity workforce as a strategic national security advantage.
As a result, Northwest Vista College students and those in similar programs throughout the nation have benefited from numerous grants and scholarships from the U.S. Department of Defense, which invests in programs from primary through postsecondary education.
The National Security Agency designation for Northwest Vista College is effective through 2029.
The Cybersecurity and Information Assurance program leads into the Bachelor of Applied Technology Degree in Cloud Computing at Northwest Vista College or to the Bachelor of Applied Technology in Cybersecurity at St. Philip’s College. Students also have the option to transfer to other colleges or universities.