CyberCorps Scholarship for Service: Defending Cyberspace through Active Learning

Cyber​​Corps 服务奖学金：通过主动学习捍卫网络空间

• 批准号: 2336586
• 负责人: Kenneth Barner
• 金额: $ 343.52万
• 依托单位: University of Delaware
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Continuing Grant
• 财政年份: 2024
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2024-01-01 至 2028-12-31
• 项目状态: 未结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2336586&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: CyberCorps; Scholarship; Service; Defending; Cyberspace

The UDare Cyber Scholarships For Service (SFS) program at the University of Delaware (UD) will advance cybersecurity education and cultivate a skilled workforce by preparing highly qualified cybersecurity professionals for service in crucial roles across federal, state, local, and tribal security sectors. This SFS project will prepare twenty undergraduate and Master's students from UD’s broad cybersecurity degree programs, employing a multifaceted approach to professional development. SFS scholars will be immersed in rigorous academic training and practical, hands-on experiences through research, diverse enrichment activities, and internships. Furthermore, the UDare program will foster a diverse and globally competitive STEM workforce by actively recruiting and involving members of underrepresented groups, including women, individuals with disabilities, and minorities. This comprehensive training model addresses a critical national need for skilled cybersecurity professionals, contributing to safeguarding U.S. cyberspace against various threats. In addition, the project enhances public cybersecurity literacy, contributing significantly to societal well-being and national security.The UDare program is designed to advance both the theoretical and practical aspects of cybersecurity. The program will provide scholarships to students from UD’s undergraduate Cybersecurity Engineering and the graduate Cybersecurity degree programs. These students are guided by two faculty advisors each, ensuring a well-rounded and diverse perspective in their field of study. The curriculum covers various concentrations within cybersecurity, including Secure Software, Secure Systems, Security Analytics, and Security Management, providing a comprehensive knowledge base. A key component of the UDare SFS program is students' engagement in cutting-edge research, documented through thesis or senior projects, and their participation in cybersecurity-focused conferences and workshops. The program also includes enrichment activities like the Cybersecurity Scholars Program, Distinguished Lecture series, and Capture the Flag competitions to enhance practical skills and industry readiness. A specialized Professional Development course will prepare students for internship experiences and eventual job placements within the federal government. Finally, an independent evaluator will assess the program's effectiveness and impact, ensuring continuous improvement and accountability. This project is supported by the CyberCorps® Scholarship for Service (SFS) program, which funds proposals establishing or continuing scholarship programs in cybersecurity and aligns with the U.S. National Cyber Strategy to develop a superior cybersecurity workforce. Following graduation, scholarship recipients are required to work in cybersecurity for a federal, state, local, or tribal Government organization for the same duration as their scholarship support.This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.

特拉华大学（UD）的UDARE网络服务奖学金（SFS）计划将通过准备高素质的网络安全专业人员来提高网络安全教育，并培养熟练的劳动力，从而在联邦，州，地方，地方和部落安全部门中担任关键角色。该SFS项目将从UD广泛的网络安全学位课程中为二十个本科生和硕士学生准备，采用多方面的专业发展方法。 SFS学者将通过研究，潜水员丰富的活动和国际权利来沉浸在严格的学术培训和实践，实践经验中。此外，UDARE计划将通过积极招募并参与包括妇女，残疾人和少数群体在内的代表性不足的团体的成员来促进潜水员和全球竞争性的STEM劳动力。这种全面的培训模型旨在解决熟练的网络安全专业人员的关键国家需求，这有助于保护美国网络空间免受各种威胁。此外，该项目增强了公共网络安全素养，对社会福祉和国家安全产生了重大贡献。 Udare计划旨在推进网络安全的理论和实际方面。该计划将为UD本科网络安全工程和研究生的学生提供奖学金。网络安全学位课程。这些学生由两位教师顾问指导，确保他们的学习领域有着全面而多样的观点。该课程涵盖了网络安全内的各种浓度，包括安全软件，安全系统，安全分析和安全管理，提供了全面的知识库。 Udare SFS计划的一个关键组成部分是学生参与尖端研究，通过论文或高级项目进行了记录，以及他们参与以网络安全为重点的会议和讲习班。该计划还包括丰富的活动，例如网络安全学者计划，杰出的讲座系列，并捕捉旗帜竞赛，以增强实践技能和行业准备。专业的专业发展课程将使学生在联邦政府内部的实习经验和最终的工作安置准备。最后，独立评估将评估该计划的有效性和影响力，以确保持续的改善和问责制。该项目得到了Cyber​​corps®服务奖学金（SFS）计划的支持，该计划资助建立或持续的网络安全科学计划，并与美国国家网络战略保持一致，以开发出色的网络安全劳动力。毕业后，科学接受者必须在联邦，州，地方或部落政府组织的网络安全工作中工作与科学支持相同的持续时间。该奖项反映了NSF的法定任务，并被认为是通过基金会的智力优点和更广泛的影响审查标准通过评估而被视为珍贵的。