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    Team of 25 places sixth in NSA Cyber Exercise

    April 19, 2021
    UNG took sixth place in the NSA Cyber Exercise held April 8-10.

    Article By: Clark Leonard

    The University of North Georgia (UNG) finished sixth out of 11 schools participating in the National Security Agency Cyber Exercise (NCX) held virtually April 8-10.

    After entering as an expo team in 2019, this was the first year UNG participated as a competition team. UNG faced off against the nation's five other senior military colleges, three service academies and two National Security Agency (NSA) units.

    UNG's team included 17 cadets and eight civilian students, including 11 seniors. Fourteen of these students are eligible to compete again next year.

    "It's a terrific training platform for our future cyber leaders," said Dr. Bryson Payne, professor of computer science and director of the Center for Cyber Operations Education. "Our students are willing to try something new and get out there and learn. That's what it takes to really excel in cyber."

    The three-day NCX competition included cyber combat, forensics and policy modules. The event "helps to develop and test cybersecurity skills, teamwork, planning, communication, critical thinking, and decision-making," according to the NSA website.

    UNG launched a cybersecurity bachelor's degree in fall 2018 and is designated by the NSA and Department of Homeland Security as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education.

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    Teachers gain skills in cybersecurity

    Teachers gain skills in cybersecurity

    Thanks to a grant from the National Security Agency and National Science Foundation, UNG hosted an academy this summer for middle and high school educators to learn how to teach cybersecurity.
    Payne helps coach U.S. to  third-place cyber finish

    Payne helps coach U.S. to third-place cyber finish

    UNG computer science professor Dr. Bryson Payne was part of the coaching staff for the U.S. Cyber Team as it finished third in the inaugural International Cybersecurity Challenge in Athens, Greece.
    Cadet wins  AFCEA scholarship

    Cadet wins AFCEA scholarship

    University of North Georgia sophomore cadet Jaden Davidson has won the AFCEA Atlanta chapter's 2022 merit scholarship.
    Partnership launches new leadership program

    Partnership launches new leadership program

    UNG's TRUIST Center for Ethical Leadership and the Georgia Association for Women in Higher Education are launching a Fellows Leadership Program from February 2023 through September 2023.

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