Northwood University earns NSA cybersecurity excellence award

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MIDLAND, Mich. (WJRT) – Northwood University has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity by the National Security Agency, one of the nation’s most respected recognitions for cybersecurity education.The designation recognizes accredited institutions that meet rigorous national standards for cybersecurity curriculum, faculty expertise, institutional support and student preparation. For Northwood University, the designation marks the culmination of a yearlong application process and affirms the strength of its Program of Study in Cybersecurity Management.”This National Security Agency designation is a powerful affirmation of Northwood University’s commitment to academic excellence, workforce readiness, and the preparation of principled leaders in one of the most critical fields of our time,” Academics Vice President and Provost Kristin Stehouwer said.Stehouwer said cybersecurity is essential to the protection of the economy, business continuity and way of life. Northwood is pleased to help prepare graduates who are ready to lead with integrity in this rapidly evolving field that requires technical knowledge, sound judgment, ethical decision-making and an understanding of the business environments cyber professionals are called to protect, she said.The NSA’s National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity program recognizes institutions that help advance the nation’s cybersecurity education pipeline and prepare students with the knowledge and skills needed to protect and defend against cyber threats. CAE-designated institutions undergo an in-depth assessment and must meet rigorous requirements related to curriculum, faculty, institutional practices and cybersecurity education.”The designation announced this week validates both Northwood’s Program of Study and Northwood University’s broader institutional commitment to cybersecurity education,” Academic Dean Stacey Tetloff said.Tetloff said the recognition is the result of sustained work by faculty and academic leadership to build a cybersecurity program that is rigorous, relevant and aligned with national standards.
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The designation follows the NSA’s validation of Northwood’s Program of Study in Cybersecurity Management, which affirmed that Northwood’s program meets NSA standards for academic excellence, curriculum rigor and cybersecurity competency among both students and faculty. The designation may also strengthen pathways for students seeking competitive cybersecurity scholarships and public-service career opportunities.”This designation matters because it validates the quality of what our students are learning and expands the opportunities available to them,” Dr. Ann-Marie Horcher, program lead for cyber education at Northwood University, said.Horcher said students are preparing for careers that protect organizations, infrastructure and individuals from real-world threats. The designation helps signal to employers, graduate schools and scholarship programs that Northwood students are completing a nationally recognized cybersecurity curriculum, she said.Northwood’s NSA-validated Program of Study is the foundation of Northwood’s new Bachelor of Applied Science in Cybersecurity, one of the nation’s first 90-credit cybersecurity degrees designed to provide students with a high-quality, career-ready education at a lower cost and in less time.You can find out more about the program HERE.