STATE OF THE CYBER DEPARTMENT
Celebrating remarkable growth, our Department of Cyber Intelligence and Security (CIS) stands as a beacon of excellence.
They have excelled in national cyber competitions, including securing the top spot in the 2024 NSA NCAE Cyber Games National Championship. These achievements strengthen our reputation and prepare our graduates for extraordinary success in their careers. In the past six years, the department has secured over $6.2 million in federal and industry funding, enabling collaboration on groundbreaking projects in areas like cyber- physical systems, the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence. We have established strong industry partnerships, providing our students with valuable career opportunities. Our outreach efforts, such as the pioneering aviation and space Capture-the-Flag competitions, set a high standard for educating students and professionals alike on aerospace cybersecurity challenges. In addition to traditional education, we have developed world-class training programs for cybersecurity professionals. As we reflect on the journey of our CIS department, our commitment to excellence has positioned us as a global leader in cybersecurity. We look forward to continuing our mission of shaping the next generation of cyber leaders, advancing research and education and contributing to securing cyberspace, aviation and aerospace.
Continuing the legacy of excellence at
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, our Department of Cyber Intelligence
and Security stands as a light for innovation and achievement in cyberspace. We are one of the few NSA-designated National Centers of Academic Excellence for Cybersecurity in the world that offers an ABET-accredited cybersecurity program. Our distinguished faculty and students are funded through prestigious grants and scholarships, including those offered through the Department of Defense Cyber Service Academy (DoD CSA) and Department of State Fellowship. We are the only National Science Foundation (NSF) CyberCorps ® Scholarship for Service institution for aviation and space cybersecurity, so our focus includes all computers that move — be it a vehicle on the road, flying up in the air, orbiting Earth or exploring outer space. We are also a proud member of the United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) Academic Engagement Network and RSAC® Security Scholar Program. The CIS department has become a leader in thought and practice, recognized for its impact on government, academia and industry. Our students have answered the call of national security through internships and jobs at federal agencies.
Dr. Krishna Sampigethaya Professor and Department Chair, Cyber Intelligence and Security
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