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DoW Cyber Academic Engagement Office

One hub for the cyber talent pipeline.

Every program, partner, and pathway — connecting academia, experience, and talent to strengthen our cyber advantage. Pick a node to begin.

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CAEO
CAEO
Cyber Academic Engagement Hub
INTEGRATE · CONNECT · ENABLE
· DRIVEN BY CURRENT & EMERGING CYBER TALENT REQUIREMENTS — 2–5 YEAR OUTLOOK
Right Talent.Right Skills.Right Time.Building the cyber force of today and tomorrow.
·CAEO by the NumbersSOURCE · CAMS · UPDATED 2026 Q2
·001500+Academic Institutions in our Network
·0024,200+Students Supported Annually
·00395%Placement Rate
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·006 — Field updates

What's happening across the network.

Designations, application windows, competition results, and policy moves — straight from the programs.Newsroom →
MAY 19, 2026DesignationNCAE-C Spring 2026 designations announced — 14 new institutions join the CAE community4 min read →MAY 12, 2026ScholarshipDoW CSA application window opens for FY27 — full-tuition awards with service commitment3 min read →APR 28, 2026CompetitionNCAE Cyber Games regional brackets set — 312 institution teams advance to nationals5 min read →APR 11, 2026StrategyOver the Horizon Forecast Q2 release — quantum readiness pulled forward 18 months8 min read →