Loyola Earns National Cyber Defense Re-Designation Through 2030
Loyola University Chicago has been re-designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense through 2030, reaffirming the strength of its cybersecurity program and its continued commitment to meeting rigorous national standards.
Dr. Eric Chan-Tin, Founding Director of the Loyola Center for Cybersecurity and the Point of Contact (PoC) for the Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) designation, attended the annual CAE Symposium in April 2026. During the event, he received the certificate confirming that Loyola University Chicago has been re-designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense through 2030. Loyola was originally designated in 2020, and this re-designation in 2026, within such a relatively short timeframe, reflects the institution’s continued commitment to maintaining high standards in cybersecurity education.
This recognition highlights the strength and national standing of Loyola’s Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program. The CAE-CD designation affirms that the program meets rigorous federal standards for cybersecurity curriculum and workforce development.