CDCI is established to address the critical national security needed for a skilled cybersecurity workforce. The objective is to ensure principled leaders for DoD who are experts in cybersecurity, have the skillset and experience to join the cyber workforce on “day one” after graduation. You have a unique opportunity to be a part of CDCI and have been chosen to apply initially based on GPA and your enrollment in cyber operations or cybersecurity.
CLDP Expectations: Pursue a major in Cyber Operations or a major in Computer Science with a minor in Cybersecurity, or a major in Computer Science with a minor in Data Science. DoD Internship, Cyber club participation, Network+/Security + certification within one year, capstone project, professional mentorship and participation in service learning are all required within two years of joining the program.
Please take a few moments to thoroughly answer the questions below. Selected students will receive a stipend, participate in experiential learning, outreach activities and cyber defense competitions.