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CENTER FOR CYBER SECURITY STUDIES

NUMBER OF DONORS: 3,145
TOTAL DOLLARS RAISED: $61,080,873
297 Cyber Operations majors commissioned to date

The Center for Cyber Security Studies gained significant momentum during the campaign and continues to be the catalyst for new academic programs, research, innovation and partnerships for the Naval Academy. The Campaign greatly accelerated the development and implementation of Brigade-wide cyber courses, the Cyber Operations major and the Cyber Science department.

With the successful completion of Hopper Hall, the new home of the CCSS and related disciplines, midshipmen receive advanced training, professional development and opportunities for multidisciplinary project research. Midshipmen and faculty also gained professional training by taking part in global conferences, international visits with foreign governments and participation in internships for cyber operations majors.

THE CYBER CURRICULUM REACHES INTO ALL ASPECTS OF THE BRIGADE’S EDUCATION INCLUDING:

• The Cyber Operations major
• Ethical implications of cyber operations
• Leadership opportunities
• Warfare aspects
• Two core curriculum courses
• Several advanced courses for computer science and information technology majors

CAMPAIGN FUNDS ARE USED TO:

• Recruit and retain expert faculty whose prior military, government and industry leadership experience enhances the education of the Brigade
• Sustain the Cyber Lecture Series
• Establish specialized security training
• Support participation in national cyber competitions at the National Security Agency and related agencies
• Scale cyber experiences for the entire Brigade

“We direct our giving to causes that we think can make a difference. It is clear that future conflicts will involve both defensive and offensive cyber operations. Cyber skills are increasingly critical in preparing young officers as they step into leadership roles in the fleet. Supporting the USNA Cyber program is therefore a natural focus for whatever contribution we can make.” - Richard ’64 and Maryellen Keyser