Center for Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

Welcome to Fairleigh Dickinson University’s (FDU’s) Center for Cybersecurity and Information Assurance (CCIA). This Center provides access to Cybersecurity and Information Assurance (IA) resources.

FDU is a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education.

FDU was designated by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) in 2015. The University was re-designated in 2021. The designation recognizes the standard of education and training in the Cybersecurity field with curriculum mapped to the NSA’s latest requirements.

The University was initially named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education in 2013. This current designation, extends till October 2026, follows an extensive review of FDU’s programs by the NSA. Currently, the University is applying for redesignation for the next five years.

Please explore our website for cybersecurity resources and other information.

Academic Programs

BS Computer Science (Concentrations: Cybersecurity, Data Science, Game Development. Offered by Department of Computer Science and Mathematics, Olsen College) Offered at: Florham Campus.
BS Computer Science (Concentrations: Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, Big Data Analytics, Mobile and Game Application Development. Offered by Department of Computer Science and Mathematics, Olsen College) Offered at: Metropolitan Campus
BS Information Technology (Concentrations: Web Development Technology, Network and System Administration, Security and Forensics) Offered at: Metropolitan Campus
BS Computer Science MS Management Information Systems: combined degree Offered at: Metropolitan Campus
BS Information Technology MS Computer Science: combined degree Offered at: Metropolitan Campus
BS MS Computer Science: combined degree (Concentrations: Cybersecurity, Data Science, Game Development. Offered by Department of Computer Science and Mathematics, Olsen College) Offered at: Florham Campus
BS MS Computer Science: combined degree (Concentrations: Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, Big Data Analytics, Mobile and Game Application Development. Offered by Department of Computer Science and Mathematics, Olsen College ) Offered at: Metropolitan Campus
Computer Forensics Minor (Offered jointly by Department of Computer Science and Mathematics, Olsen College and Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice, Becton College) Offered at: Metropolitan Campus
Graduate Certificate: Homeland Security – Terrorism and Security Studies (Credits can also be applied to the MS in Cyber and Homeland Security Administration) Offered at: Metropolitan Campus, Off-site or Partner Location, Online
Graduate Certificate: Homeland Security Administration Offered at: Metropolitan Campus, Off-site or Partner Location, Online
Graduate Certificate: Homeland Security Leadership (Credits can also be applied to the MS in Cyber and Homeland Security Administration) Offered at: Metropolitan Campus, Off-site or Partner Location, Online
MS Computer Science (Offered by Department of Computer Science and Mathematics, Olsen College) Offered at: Florham Campus
MS Computer Science (Offered by Department of Computer Science and Mathematics, Olsen College) Offered at: Metropolitan Campus
MS Cyber and Homeland Security Administration Offered at: Metropolitan Campus, Off-site or Partner Location
MS Cyber and Homeland Security Administration Offered Online
MS Cybersecurity and Information Assurance (Offered by Department of Computer Science and Mathematics, Olsen College) Offered at: Metropolitan Campus