Category: Cyber Defense
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Programs.com Ranks Athens State Among Best Cybersecurity Programs in Alabama
Athens State University has been recognized as one of the best cybersecurity programs in Alabama by Programs.com, highlighting the university’s role in preparing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals in a rapidly evolving field. Alabama is home to major defense contractors, federal research centers, and several NSA-designated Centers of Academic Excellence, positioning the state as…
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Athens State Opens New Cybersecurity Lab
Today Athens State University celebrated the grand opening of its new CyberLab, a cutting-edge cybersecurity facility designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to tackle the ever-evolving challenges of the digital world. The Alabama Legislature provided a $250,000 grant to help fund the lab, initiating an investment in the University’s cybersecurity education,…
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Athens State Receives National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education Designation
The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security have designated Athens State University as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE) through the academic year 2025 for its Bachelor of Science in Management of Cybersecurity Operations with a minor in Information Systems Management. The recognition is the culmination of…
