Texas A&M Cybersecurity Center

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Advancing Cybersecurity Research and Education at Texas A&M

 
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National Center of Academic Excellence

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Center of Academic Excellence Designations

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Texas A&M Defense Cyber Leader Development Program

Information Sessions start in July
Application Period: August 1- August 31
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The DCLDP is a program targeting rising juniors and seniors who are enrolled in any one of the three tracks of the Cybersecurity Minor field of study. It provides qualified students with leadership training, cybersecurity certifications, internship opportunities, hands-on experience, and mentoring to augment their academic studies.
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Cybersecurity Fundamentals for Teachers Summer Camp

Camp Dates: starting July 6 through December 2020
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This program is for 9th through 12th grade teachers who are currently engaged in teaching Technology and other STEAM-related courses. Forty teachers will be selected to participate in this no-cost, self paced elearning opportunity. If you are a teacher who is looking to gain knowledge and practicable skills in cybersecurity and computer science through hands-on training and to improve your delivery of cybersecurity content, then this course is for you!

Our Areas of Focus

Texas A&M University’s internationally renowned faculty ensures its move to the forefront of cybersecurity research and education.

Research

Texas A&M students have an increasing number of opportunities available for acquiring cybersecurity knowledge and skills for their careers.

Education

Cybersecurity Statistics

Global cyber crime damage will cost an estimated $6 trillion annually by 2021 (Source: Cybersecurity Ventures, View the report)

200 billion Internet of Things (IOT) connected devices in use by 2020
(Source: Intel, View the article)

3 million estimated unfilled cybersecurity jobs by 2021
(Source: Cybersecurity Ventures, View the report)

60% of small businesses shut down within 6 months of a cyber attack
(Source: Inc.com, View the article)

300 billion passwords to be protected worldwide by 2020
(Source: Cybersecurity Ventures, View the report)

38% increase of reported cybersecurity incidents over last year
(Source: IBM Security Intelligence, View the article)