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| Duke Pratt School of Engineering

Duke University Earns NSA Designation as a National Center for Academic Excellence

In April 2025, Duke University and its Master of Engineering in Cybersecurity earned a designation from the National Security Agency (NSA) as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (NCAE-CD). This recognition reflects Duke’s leadership in cybersecurity education and discovery.

Dr. Manfred Boudreaux-Dehmer, the inaugural CIO of NATO

| Duke Cybersecurity Master of Engineering News

NATO’s CIO will teach in the Duke Cybersecurity Executive Programs and serve on the MENG in Cybersecurity’s Industry Advisory Board

In May 2025, NATO’s CIO will instruct executives worldwide on how resilient organizations can prepare for breach events. Applications for the Duke Cybersecurity Executive Certificates are open until April 30.

| Center for Cybersecurity Policy and Law Blog

U.S. Cybersecurity Funding to Latin America: A Critical Investment for Regional and National Stability

The relationship between United States foreign policy and cybersecurity in Latin America has long been a critical factor in the region's ability to defend against cyber threats.

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| Duke Pratt School of Engineering/Cybersecurity

“What I like about cybersecurity is that it sits squarely at the intersection of technology, processes, and – most importantly – people. “

A captivating interview with NATO’s first CIO, Dr. Manfred Boudreaux-Dehmer, MBA. A 2014 Duke Fuqua School of Business Alum, he was on the Duke Campus this October to deliver keynotes at the Cybersecurity at Duke Conference "In the Age of AI".

Duke Cyber Club Students at the conference. Group photo

| Duke Tech Policy Resource Hub

Duke Cyber Club Wins Back-to-Back International Competitions; Participates in Black Hat

Duke Cyber Club is kicking off its sixth academic year on a very high note. In addition to monetary awards, eight club members received free tickets to Black Hat, one of the most respected cybersecurity events in the world.

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“The Duke CISO Certificate provides up-to-date knowledge on threat landscapes and frameworks for navigating new regulations”

Interview with Alejandro Veliz Portuguez, CISO for the Central Bank of Chile

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The Privacy and Data Protection Officer from Boeing reflects on his time in the Duke Cybersecurity Master’s Program

Wesley Davis (photo center) graduated in December 2023 and attended the May 2024 Graduation Ceremony. He reflects on what he learned in the Duke Cybersecurity Program.

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| Master of Engineering in Cybersecurity website

“I came to Duke to update my knowledge in cybersecurity”

Q&A with Fabio Pena, Cybersecurity and IT Risk Director at Copa Airlines, Panama City, and learner in the Duke CISO Executive Certificate

| Master of Engineering in Cybersecurity Website

Women in the Duke CISO Executive Certificate: Shanika Norville, Head of Info Security at Marken

Women in the Duke CISO Executive Certificate: Shanika Norville, Head of Info Security at Marken

| Master of Engineering in Cybersecurity Website

I applied for the Duke CISO Certificate to enhance my strategic thinking and leadership skills in cybersecurity

Interview with Selassie Susuawu, Chief Technology Officer for Renovatio Kratos Group, Canada and learner in the Duke CISO Certificate

| Master of Engineering in Cybersecurity website

Women in the Duke CISO Executive Certificate: Laryssa Parker on what makes a great cybersecurity professional

Women in the Duke CISO Executive Certificate: Laryssa Parker on what makes a great cybersecurity professional

Kate Naunheim in front of a class

| Master of Engineering in Cybersecurity Website

Senior Director of Consulting and Threat Intelligence at Unit 42 reveals how to build a successful career

Meet women Cybersecurity experts who teach in the Duke CISO Executive Certificate: Kate Naunheim

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| Master of Engineering in Cybersecurity website

Bloomberg’s Info Security Director Jennifer Swann on how she became a Cybersecurity leader

Meet women Cybersecurity experts who teach in the Duke CISO Executive Certificate

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| Master of Engineering in Cybersecurity website

From US Airforce to Director of Security

Interview with James Hengsterman-Cash, learner in the Duke CISO Executive Certificate Program

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| Master of Engineering in Cybersecurity Website

Using cyber skills and leadership to make the world a safer place

Meet women leaders in cybersecurity attending the Duke CISO Executive Certificate: Jen Anthony, VP and CISO for Think Stack