The University of Wisconsin–Madison is a leader in cyber education and research, and the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences (CDIS) is leading the way. Learn more about our cyber programs and designations, and join us in the future of cyber innovation.
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research (CAE-R) by the National Security Agency (NSA). This prestigious designation underscores UW–Madison’s commitment to advancing cybersecurity education and research and recognizes its position as a leader in the field.
“This designation recognizes that our faculty, staff, and students are on the forefront of Cyber Research, and it is amongst the most important research that we do. As a Center of Academic Excellence, we have the opportunity to address hard questions and deepen our impact.”
Eric Wilcots, Dean of UW–Madison’s College of Letters & Science
UW–Madison is a founding member of the U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) Academic Engagement Network (AEN). This network assists USCYBERCOM in its mission of advancing critical national information networks, providing support for mission execution, and strengthening the nation’s ability to withstand and respond to cyberattacks.
The U.S. Department of Defense Cyber Service Academy (DoD CSA) pays tuition and fees plus a stipend for students in cyber-related programs at CAE-designated institutions. Following graduation, students are eligible for full-time employment with the DoD. Students work for the DoD a minimum of one year for each year of scholarship support they receive.
Cyber Badger is an annual student exercise conducted as a part of CS 542 Software Security, featuring real-world cyber scenarios developed and executed with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of Energy (DOE), Wisconsin National Guard (WING), and other federal, state, local, and industry partners.
Contact
Program Manager: Dave Schroeder, Associate Director for Intelligence and Security Initiatives, CRISP, College of Letters & Science, dave.schroeder@wisc.edu
Principal Investigators
Patrick McDaniel
Tsun-Ming Shih Professor of Computer Sciences
Bart Miller
Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor
Amar & Balinder Sohi Professor in Computer Sciences
Affiliated Faculty and Organizations
The UW–Madison Security and Privacy Research Group (MadS&P) is the computer security and privacy research group at the University of Wisconsin—Madison.
The Wisconsin Information Security Center (WISC) accelerates the growth of a high-tech, knowledge-based workforce with capabilities to provide cyber solutions to problems of national security importance.
UW–Madison is a founding member of the Intelligence and Security University Research Enterprise (INSURE), a national resource for the Defense Intelligence and Security Enterprise in artificial intelligence, autonomy, and advanced computing.
News
UW–Madison Awarded Prestigious National Center of Academic Excellence for Cyber Research Designation
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research (CAE-R) by the National Security Agency (NSA).
University of Wisconsin–Madison Launches Open Source Intelligence Project with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
The University of Wisconsin–Madison published its first project on the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Tearline open source intelligence platform, a pioneering analysis focused on small passenger vehicles in Hamhung, North Korea.
Students collaborate with government agencies and respond to simulated cyberattack
Over 130 students in CS 542, Introduction to Software Security, gathered for several hours in Union South’s Varsity Hall to learn about the real world challenges they will face when implementing secure software and systems.
UW–Madison expands government and academic cyber cooperation with cyber tabletop exercise for second year
University of Wisconsin–Madison Computer Sciences students aren’t waiting for the new School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences (CDIS) building to be complete before getting together in large numbers to work on today’s most challenging cybersecurity challenges.
UW-Madison cultivates new cyber academic cooperation, partnerships with government
Students in a UW-Madison software security course took part in the first cyber tabletop exercise facilitated by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) at an academic institution.
UW-Madison Joins U.S. Cyber Command’s Academic Engagement Network
The University of Wisconsin-Madison has been selected by U.S. Cyber Command (CYBERCOM) to join a new initiative to increase the nation’s capabilities in cybersecurity education, research, and workforce development.
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