Department of War Cyber Academic Engagement Office

In accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act, the Department of War's Office of the Chief Information Officer established a central office to manage all cyber-related academic engagement. This office provides grants to strengthen, modernize, and expand cybersecurity curriculum, talent, and institutional capabilities. To achieve its mission of unifying efforts and cultivating talent, the office focuses on several key areas. It supports the development and modernization of cybersecurity curricula at all educational levels, from K-12 through university, and provides professional education to upskill the existing military and civilian workforce. The office fosters a robust talent pipeline through a variety of experiential learning programs, including scholarships, internships, fellowships, apprenticeships, and competitive cyber challenges. Furthermore, it promotes collaboration and innovation by facilitating research opportunities, hosting seminars and conferences, and developing a shared information infrastructure to support academic and government partners. These comprehensive efforts aim to build a sustainable and highly skilled cybersecurity workforce for the Department.