Education Program Will Train Future Cybersecurity Leaders

Northrop Grumman and the University of Maryland announced June 11 that they are partnering to create an honors education program that will train the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.

This endeavor, the Advanced Cybersecurity Experience for Students (ACES), will teach students about the ever-changing and evolving aspects of cybersecurity under the guidance of corporate and government mentors. According to the press release, computer science, engineering, business, public policy and social sciences students learn forensics, reverse engineering, coding, criminology, law and public policy. They’ll also have the option to intern with Northrop Grumman and prepare for security clearance. Northrop Grumman and the University of Maryland plan to train a crop of students who will meet America’s growing demand for cybersecurity pros. Northrop Grumman will supply a $1.1 million grant for the program initially, which the university will match. The program is set to begin in fall 2013.