1. Naval Postgraduate School
IA Training
Command initiatives:
On-line indoctrination IA training for users.
Future work, create modules for
System administrators
Application developer
Academic initiatives:
Center for Information Systems Security Studies and Research offers a “System Certifier Course”, designed to track the NTISSI 4015 national standards as well as the DITSCAP. (short course pilot taught in SEP 03)

2. Center for Information Systems Security Studies and Research (NPS CISR) is a mix of experienced military officers and government and civilian students uniquely qualified to address security issues of the Department of Defense (DoD) and U.S. Government. (degree program)
The following site provides program information

3. The CISR IA Certificate Program certifies that students satisfying program requirements are trained to the Federal NSTISSI:
4011 Information Systems Security Professionals
4012 Designated Approving Authorities
4013 System Administration in Information Systems Security
4014 Information Systems Security Officers
4015 System Certifiers.

4. CISR offers students the opportunity to choose one of several academic programs and specialty tracks.
This diverse program:
Involves students from various curricula in thesis research
Addresses beginning through advanced students
Engages students in on-going research and technology development
Enhances students' experiences through hands-on laboratory use of secure systems

5. Graduate Fellowships / Scholarships
CISR and the NSF offer graduate fellowships/scholarships to civilians wishing to earn a Master's Degree in Computer Science with an emphasis in Information Assurance
Students receive a full 2-year tuition, an entry-level annual salary while in school, and placement in a summer internship program. After completion, students seek full-time, paid positions with the Federal Government where they will work for a minimum of two years.

6. Check http://www.c3i.osd.mil/iasp/ for application information.
Military / DoD Scholarships
Naval Postgraduate School: Scholarships are also available for civilians and military officers to complete master's and PhD programs at the Naval Postgraduate School.
Check for application information.
POC: Navy, Mr. Chuck Swanson, CNO N64, (703)