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.
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** 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.
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Courses Start
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Feb 24 2012 |
Mar 16 2012 |
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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.
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** Scholarships for US Citizens **
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Scholarship For Service (SFS):
STEM
and
MONARCH
Program for US Citizens

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.
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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
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Timeline
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Application Season Opens
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Application Deadline
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Student Notifications
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Acceptance Deadline
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Classes Start
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MONARCH
Students 2012 |
Sep 30 2011 |
Jan 27 2012 |
Feb 17 2012 |
Mar 12 2012 |
Mar 23 2012 |
Jun 25 2012
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Jul 02 2012
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STEM
Students 2012 |
Sep 30 2011 |
Jan 27 2012 |
Feb 17 2012 |
Mar 12 2012 |
Mar 23 2012 |
Sep 17 2012 |
Sep 24 2012 |
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** Scholarships for Navy Civilians and Military Personnel **
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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.
(opens a new window to
an external website)
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. |
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"CISR has developed an outstanding and
comprehensive IA curriculum."
- Naval Inspector General
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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.
Visit CyberCIEGE Website

See
who uses CyberCIEGE
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Academics & Research Poster |
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CISR Academics and
Research Poster as
(PDF) or
(PPT)
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Mailing Address:
Attn: CISR
Naval Postgraduate School
1411 Cunningham Road
Dept CS, Bldg. 305, GE-210
Monterey, CA. 93943-5285
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