A Decade of Innovation

Old Dominion 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ School of Cybersecurity proudly celebrates 10 years of excellence, marking a decade of growth from a pioneering academic initiative to a nationally recognized leader in cyber education, research, and workforce development.

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The National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) program managed by the National Security Agency (NSA) has designated Old Dominion 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ (ODU) as

Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) 

Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations (CAE-CO) 

Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research (CAE-R) 

ODU is one of only 10 members of an extremely exclusive group of elite universities to receive all three CAE designations from the NCAE-C.

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The NSA has also granted ODU official validation for its Cyber–Artificial Intelligence Program of Study.

 

CyberAI Scholarship for Service

Receive up to 3 years of scholarship support through the NSF-funded CyberAI SFS program, including tuition, fees, stipends, and professional development funding for eligible AI-focused cybersecurity students. 

Applications open June 15–July 15, 2026.

NSA
Designated Programs
60,000
Cybersecurity Job Openings in VA (including metro DC area)
1,650+
Enrolled Cybersecurity and Cybercrime Students