Summarized by the Alliance for Fort Gordon
Published July 31, 2025
The event served as a two-day orientation for students selected through the highly competitive DOD CSA scholarship program, which supports their academic and professional journey toward becoming the next generation of cyber defenders. Nearly 30 professors from designated National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity institutions were also in attendance.
Administered by the DOD Chief Information Officer, the DOD CSA, formerly the DOD Cyber Scholarship Program, was established over 20 years ago to help recruit and retain skilled cyber professionals capable of securing the nation’s critical infrastructure.