The Center for Cybersecurity Leadership, Education, and Outreach (CCLEO) at the University of New Hampshire is designated a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE) by the U.S. National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security. UNH is the only institution in the state to earn this prestigious designation, which recognizes the University’s commitment to building a cybersecurity workforce and helping organizations manage their cybersecurity risks. Aligned with its CAE-CDE designation, CCLEO offers educational programs in cybersecurity as well as external outreach and support to businesses and governments in New Hampshire and beyond. Leveraging the expertise of UNH faculty and industry partners, the Center also provides resources to help build resilience, manage risks and respond to cybersecurity incidents.
Degree Programs
Homeland Security
Fully available on both the Manchester and Durham campuses, the homeland security program develops the analytical, technical, strategic and leadership skills central to ensuring security for agencies, organizations and the nation. Through expert faculty and hands-on experience in the classroom and in the field, students learn the fundamentals of cybersecurity, critical infrastructure security and resilience; the origins, ideologies and goals of terrorism; and the key role intelligence, emergency management, human and environmental security and strategic planning play in defending and securing our nation.
Cybersecurity Engineering
With a greater emphasis on the collection and storage of big data, information security and cloud computing, the demand for cybersecurity engineers has never been higher. Designed for working professionals and those with a strong interest in cybersecurity, our cybersecurity engineering program prepares you to develop, engineer and operate secure information systems. You’ll learn the theoretical underpinnings of information security and have opportunities to apply your skills to real-world scenarios and authentic project experiences.
Global Conflict and Human Security
Through project-based courses taught by researchers and practitioners with decades of field experience, our fully online program prepares you to solve the world’s most pressing problems in humanitarian relief and global development. Cultivate a deep understanding of the drivers of violent conflict and the myriad challenges facing people in fragile states—from food scarcity to environmental degradation to terrorism—and learn how to promote social, economic and political development while building durable peace.
National Security Intelligence Analysis
Our fully online program prepares you to join the workforce of intelligence professionals and play a central role in addressing modern security threats. Guided by expert faculty and centering on contemporary case studies and experiential learning, our program helps you develop strong analysis skills to become an outstanding intelligence professional.
Cybersecurity Policy and Risk Management
Our fully online program fosters strategic thinking, policy development and risk management skills necessary to keep organizations secure and resilient. This highly interdisciplinary program is designed for students and working professionals with a variety of backgrounds — business, healthcare, IT, finance, homeland security, law and more — so you do not need an undergraduate degree in a technical field to be successful. Our full-time faculty, practicing experts and senior executives guide your cybersecurity learning with real-world assignments and scenarios.
Student Clubs
UNH Cyber Security Club
The Cyber Security Club focuses on developing skills used in professional information security settings, which are put into action in regional and national competitions throughout the academic year. This is a Durham-based club, so stop by the Office of Student Activities (MUB 323) to learn more.
OFFICE OF STUDENT INVOLVEMENT & LEADERSHIP
Women in Technology Club
The WITC is dedicated to supporting and inspiring a growing and driven community of women interested in STEM fields and professions. This student-run club is based on UNH’s Manchester campus.
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT OFFICE
Recent Articles
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In recognition of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, USNH is hosting a series of in-person and virtual events about information protection and data security risks.
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The Office of the Director of National Intelligence has designated UNH as a national Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence (IC CAE), with a funding award of $2.5 million over 10 years.
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