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This bill, titled the "Establishing Cyber Security Educational Programs at Academic Institutions Act," mandates that the Secretary of Defense create a program to collaborate with academic institutions to develop cybersecurity education. This program will involve setting curriculum standards, fostering cybersecurity skills, promoting community involvement in these educational programs, integrating best practices, and addressing educational challenges in the cyber field. The Secretary will consult with various federal agencies like the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), as well as private sector and academic representatives, to ensure federal efforts don't overlap and to manage existing educational opportunities. Academic institutions will be designated based on their strengths in cyber defense, operations, or research, with criteria including outreach, leadership in developing a national cyber workforce, curriculum offerings, commitment to best practices, and regional accreditation. The bill also requires the Secretary to establish metrics to assess the program's effectiveness and report annually to Congress on its benefits versus costs.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6631/all-info