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CISR - Center for Information Systems Security Studies and Research
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Welcome to the Naval Postgraduate School Center for Information Systems Security Studies and Research (NPS CISR) website, located in Monterey, California.  CISR is America's foremost center for defense-related research and education in Information Assurance (IA), Inherently Trustworthy Systems (ITC), and defensive information warfare.

CISR's mix of highly experienced faculty and staff, along with its diverse student body comprising senior military officers, government employees and civilians, make it uniquely qualified to address security issues of the Department of Defense (DoD) and U.S. Government. Please explore our website and feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
 


** CYBER SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS CERTIFICATE - ENROLL NOW **
(for U.S. Government civilians and military personnel only)

Courses Start APRIL 02 2012

Do you want to create a strong foundational understanding of computer network defense, vulnerabilities and exploitations?  Do you want to increase your knowledge and skills in a growing field?  Do you want to start your education journey towards a Masters degree from the comfort of your own home?

Then SIGN UP TODAY!  The Naval Postgraduate School is offering the Cyber Security Fundamentals Graduate Certificate starting April 2nd, 2012 through asynchronous distance learning.   Earn a Graduate Certificate in six months that may be applicable to future Masters degrees.

Click on the following link for more details on: Application instructions, tuition costs and payment, FAQs.

Application Completed By Tuition Funds Received Courses Start
(1st Quarter)
Courses Start
(2nd Quarter)

Feb 24 2012

Mar 16 2012

Apr 02 2012

Jul 02 2012

Want to get a bigger bang for your buck? The Cyber Security Fundamentals Certificate partially fulfills the CNSSI/NSTISSI NPS certificates -AND- is excellent preparation for the more technical domains of the CISSP certification exam, so click here for more details.

 

** Scholarships for US Citizens **

Scholarship For Service (SFS):  STEM and MONARCH Program for US Citizens Scholarship Information

Are YOU the missing piece to the puzzle?  Want to obtain a Master's degree, receive a salary while attending school, learn from the government's leading experts in the Information Assurance field, and begin a civilian career with an unlimited future? 

Then the Naval Postgraduate School's Center for Information Systems Security Studies and Research (CISR) is ready to lead you on the start of your new career in the STEM or MONARCH program.

The "Scholarship for Service" program DOES NOT entail enrollment in the Military. Selected applicants join our team for two years and discover their "inner geek."  Our NPS students are highly coveted by the nation's top Federal Agencies, such as the CIA, FBI, NSA, FDIC, Census Bureau, and many others.  Click for more information about Civilian Scholarships

Timeline Application Season Opens Application Deadline Student Notifications Visitor's Day Acceptance Deadline Arrival Date (Report In) Classes Start

MONARCH
Students 2012

Sep 30 2011

Jan 27 2012

Feb 17 2012

Mar 12 2012

Mar 23 2012

Jun 25 2012 Jul 02 2012

STEM
Students 2012

Sep 30 2011

Jan 27 2012

Feb 17 2012

Mar 12 2012

Mar 23 2012

Sep 17 2012

Sep 24 2012


** Scholarships for Navy Civilians and Military Personnel **
Information Assurance Scholarship Program (IASP) for Navy Civilians and Military Personnel

The Naval Postgraduate School offers full-time programs leading to a master's or doctorate degree for Department of the Navy civilian and military personnel through the DoD Information Assurance Scholarship Program (IASP).  The IASP serves as a multifaceted program institutionalized within DoD to bring in and retain a corps of highly skilled IA/IT professionals (military and civilian) to accommodate the diverse warfighting and unique mission requirements, while providing incentives to strengthen IA/IT research and education in critical areas of interest to the Department.

Jan. 16, 2012 is the deadline for submission of nomination packages for courses starting in July, August and September 2012, and January 2013.  Click to view detailed instructions on the scholarship nomination process.
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Those associated with other components of the US Department of Defense can find information about participating in the ongoing IASP program at NPS by clicking here.


 "CISR has developed an
 outstanding and comprehensive
 IA curriculum."

- Naval Inspector General


CyberCIEGE
CyberCIEGE is an innovative computer-based tool that teaches computer and network security through simulation and resource management. CyberCIEGE is an ideal vehicle to meet IA training and awareness requirements.

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Academics & Research Poster
CISR Academics and Research Poster as (PDF) or (PPT)

 Mailing Address:
  Attn: CISR
  Naval Postgraduate School
  1411 Cunningham Road
  Dept CS, Bldg. 305, GE-210
  Monterey, CA. 93943-5285

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