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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** 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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Classes Start
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MONARCH
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Jun 25 2012 |
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** ** Cyber Security Certificates **
(for U.S. Government civilians and military
personnel only)
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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? The Naval Postgraduate School is
offering the Cyber Security Certificates through
asynchronous distance learning. Earn a Graduate
Certificate in six months that may be applicable to future
Masters degrees. Click here for
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"CISR has developed an outstanding and
comprehensive IA curriculum."
- Naval Inspector General
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CyberCIEGE |
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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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Mailing Address:
Attn: CISR
Naval Postgraduate School
1411 Cunningham Road
Dept CS, Bldg. 305, GE-210
Monterey, CA. 93943-5285
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