JCC Cybersecurity Program Earns National Recognition
JCC Cybersecurity Program Earns National Recognition
https://www.johnstoncc.edu/news/jcc-cybersecurity-recognition.php
Publish Date: 2026-05-13 03:00:00
Source Domain: www.johnstoncc.edu
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IT/Networking Instructor and Faculty Member of the Year, David Oliver, represented
the college at the ceremony.
Johnston Community College has been named a National Center of Academic Excellence
in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD), receiving the prestigious designation at the 2026 National
Centers of Academic Excellence Designation Ceremony.
The ceremony was part of the CAE in Cybersecurity Community Symposium, where newly
designated institutions from across the country were formally welcomed into the NCAE
community. Johnston Community College was among 30 institutions nationwide to receive
the CAE-CD designation this year.
The National Centers of Academic Excellence (NCAE) program recognizes institutions
that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to advancing cybersecurity education,
research, and workforce development. The designation is established by the National
Security Agency (NSA) and its federal partners; It signifies that an institution has
met rigorous academic and programmatic standards while contributing to the mission
of building a skilled, diverse, and resilient cybersecurity workforce.
This recognition places Johnston Community College among an elite group of institutions
leading the way in cybersecurity education and helps signal to students, employers,
and the broader community that JCC’s cybersecurity programs meet the highest national
standards.
