Title: FIU Named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Under Dr. Perez-Pons' Leadership
Date: April 2, 2025
FIU Named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Under Dr. Perez-Pons' Leadership.
Florida International University (FIU), under the leadership of Dr. Alexander Perez-Pons, has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) through the academic year 2030. This prestigious recognition underscores FIU’s dedication to advancing cybersecurity education and addressing the growing demand for skilled professionals to safeguard the nation’s information infrastructure.
Awarded by the National Security Agency (NSA), this designation reaffirms FIU’s vital role in developing a highly trained cybersecurity workforce—an essential element of national security.
Congratulations to Dr. Perez-Pons and the FIU team on this remarkable achievement!