Friday, December 26, 2025

Old Dominion University Becomes First University to Earn NSA Cybersecurity Validation for AI Academic Programs - Kelsey Kendall, Old Dominion

Old Dominion University’s School of Cybersecurity is setting a new national benchmark in cybersecurity education in becoming the first institution to receive dual validation for its pioneering cyber and artificial intelligence programs from the National Security Agency (NSA). This groundbreaking achievement advances the University’s leadership in preparing students for the rapidly evolving technological landscape where artificial intelligence intersects with cyber defense. This is the first year of NSA’s CyberAI Program of Study validations, and Old Dominion University is the first institution in the nation to receive both the AICyber and SecureAIrecognitions. 

https://www.odu.edu/article/old-dominion-university-becomes-first-university-to-earn-nsa-cybersecurity-validation-for