Cyber Programs and Designations

Cyber Programs and Designations

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.

UW-Madison Cyber Research Forum with U.S. Cyber Command

UW–Madison hosted a delegation from U.S. Cyber Command (CYBERCOM), the Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF), and the National Security Agency (NSA) led by Lt. Gen. Joe Hartman on November 21, 2024. Learn more — and stay tuned for what’s next!

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 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.

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Program Manager

Dave Schroeder, Associate Director for Intelligence and Security Initiatives, CRISP, College of Letters & Science, dave.schroeder@wisc.edu

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Co-Principal Investigators

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Patrick McDaniel
Tsun-Ming Shih Professor of Computer Sciences
Research Program Manager: Melissa Schreier

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.

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The Wisconsin Information Security Center (WISC), led by the Wisconsin Security Research Consortium (WSRC), accelerates the growth of a high-tech, knowledge-based workforce with capabilities to provide cyber solutions to problems of national security importance.

INSUREUW–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.


UW–Madison partners with the Wisconsin National Guard Cyber Protection Team (CPT), Defensive Cyberspace Operations Element (DCOE), and Wisconsin’s volunteer Cyber Response Team (CRT) for cybersecurity exercises like Cyber Badger, subject matter expertise, and reciprocal facility access for specialized requirements.

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