Private Sector Fellows:

✅ Gain strategic-level education
✅ Embed with decision-makers shaping tomorrow’s cyber landscape
✅ Strengthen public-private collaboration

To explore a nomination, visit cic.ndu.edu

Fellows will study alongside senior military, interagency, and allied leaders—building strategic insight, leadership capacity, and a lasting network at the intersection of cyber, information, and national security.

3/3 Experiential learning opportunities like this are essential to CIC’s mission. They help students integrate technical knowledge with operational context—preparing strategic-level decision-makers to navigate the complex challenges of the Information Age.

2/3 Our students learned about the various missions performed by these platforms and how they contribute to joint warfighting, strategic deterrence, and global maritime operations. The visit also offered valuable perspective on how U.S. sailors live and operate at sea.

3/3 Learn more about CIC’s Leadership Development Programs—offering graduate certificates in Chief Information Officer and Cyber Leadership: cic.ndu.edu/Academics/Le...

2/3 Experiential activities like this prepare senior cyber leaders to think strategically, draw from history, and apply timeless leadership lessons to today’s complex cyber and information environment.

5/5 CIC’s courses prepare senior cyber leaders to lead strategic innovation and drive integration of emerging technologies across complex defense environments. Learn more at: cic.ndu.edu

4/5 This experiential learning opportunity highlighted not just technical know-how, but also the logistical and leadership challenges that come with emerging tech in defense.

3/5 They navigated the stages of military flight training, gaining real-world insight into the complexities of launching and leading a drone unit.

2/5 The lesson began with a scenario: You’ve been tasked with standing up a drone unit. Students stepped into the role of senior leaders responsible for integrating aerial robotics into operations.

Learn more about CIC’s tuition-free education for DoD personnel & discounted rates for other federal agencies. Explore how we help shape the future of the cyber workforce!

🌐 More info: cic.ndu.edu

✅ Chief Data Officer (CDO)
✅ Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
✅ Chief Information Officer (CIO)
✅ Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
✅ Cyber Leadership

CIC prepares cyber professionals to lead, advise & advance cyber & info strategy.

If you're attending the summit and looking to advance your expertise in the cyber domain & information environment, visit CIC’s information booth! We offer an M.S. in Strategic Information & Cyberspace Studies, as well as Graduate Certificates in: 👇

Today’s agenda includes discussions on strengthening cyber workforce agility, capability, and readiness, as well as advancing C4/Cyber capabilities for the Joint Force. The day will conclude with Service program leads addressing cyber workforce challenges & initiatives.

If you’re attending, visit us at CIC’s information booth to learn more about our graduate programs and unique cyber workforce offerings!

View the agenda: www.afcea.org/events/dod-c...

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