Advancing the Federal Cyber Force

作为国家安全局指定的信息保障教育学术卓越中心，网络空间研究中心（CCR）通过其研究生教育计划和研究培养高素质的网络专业人员。该中心具有独特的能力，培养对政府和国防部（DoD）网络操作的特殊要求有透彻理解的网络专业人员。最初的SFS资助的表现非常出色：100%的实习安置率，100%的准时或提前完成率，以及100%的毕业后安置率。该提案的智力价值有几个方面：(1)该计划的独特之处在于其对进攻性和防御性网络操作的关注；(2)理论与应用并重；(3)在我们的课程和研究中强调网络空间问题的技术解决方案；（四）具有独特的分类研究能力；(5)课程和研究的重点是政府计算机和网络操作以及民用关键基础设施。学生将学习最先进的网络技术，以及如何调查和解决该领域的难题。课程定期更新，以跟上最新的技术进步。访问安全的研究设施使学生能够在网络空间中从事令人兴奋和具有挑战性的研究课题。这些主题和设施加上与空军和政府研究机构的密切联系，提供了强大的研究和教育经验。学生与教师密切合作，保护国家信息系统和网络免受剥削，同时利用对手的弱点。毕业生被安排在通过指导促进政府内部成长的职位上。他们独特的教育经历使他们立即获得了有关最佳实践和信息基础设施漏洞的有用知识。项目毕业生对联邦、州和地方的网络劳动力有广泛的影响。研究成果得到广泛传播。2008年，CCR发表了74篇基于学生研究的期刊和会议论文。这个项目是与邻近社区大学和HBCU的教师合作进行的。这些机构的本科生在从事网络相关项目时，作为暑期实习计划的一部分得到指导。

Information Science and Systems (31) As a National Security Agency designated Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education, the Center for Cyberspace Research (CCR) produces highly qualified cyber-professionals through its graduate educational program and research. The center has the unique ability to develop cyber-professionals with a thorough understanding of the special requirements of both Government and Department of Defense (DoD) cyber-operations. Performance from the original SFS grant has been outstanding: 100% internship placement rate, 100% on-time or early completion rate, and a 100% post-graduation placement rate. The intellectual merit of the proposal has several facets: (1) the program is distinctive for its focus on offensive and defensive cyber-operations; (2) there is an emphasis on both theory and application; (3) there is an emphasis on technical solutions to cyberspace issues in our curriculum and research; (4) the center possesses a unique capability to conduct classified research; and (5) the curriculum and research is focused on both government computer and network operations as well as civilian critical infrastructures. Students learn state-of-the-art cyber-technology as well as how to investigate and solve difficult problems in the area. The curriculum is regularly updated to stay abreast of the latest technical advancements. Access to secure research facilities enables students to work on exciting and challenging research topics in cyberspace. These topics and facilities coupled with close ties to the Air Force and government research agencies provide a strong research and educational experience. Students work closely with faculty to defend national information systems and networks against exploitation while exploiting the weaknesses of adversaries. Graduates are placed in positions that foster growth within the government through mentoring. Their unique educational experience gives them immediately useful knowledge into both best practices as well as vulnerabilities of information infrastructure. Program graduates have a broad impact on the Federal, State, and local cyber-workforce. There is broad dissemination of research results. In 2008, CCR published 74 journal and conference papers based on student research. This project is engaged in a collaborative effort with faculty at a neighboring community college and at an HBCU. Undergraduate students at these institutions are mentored as part of a summer intern program as they work on cyber-related projects.