Center for Defense & Homeland Security (CDHS)

Fayetteville State University is the only HBCU in North Carolina to have developed a Center for Defense and Homeland Security. The CDHS was founded in 2010 and became fully operational in 2013. We are located within 10 miles of Ft. Liberty, the largest U.S. Army installation in the world and home of the elite Military Special Operations Forces. We partner with local, state, and federal agencies to leverage our capabilities to develop innovative solutions to prepare the next generation of leaders within the STEM, cybersecurity, national security, and emergency management disciplines.

Our popular Cybersecurity Academy offers Accelerated and Hands-On Non-College-Degree Information Technology and Cybersecurity Certification training. Our State-Of-The-Art Classrooms and Labs provides training in the following areas:

Spring/Summer

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CERTIFICATE IN CYBER FOUNDATIONS

CompTIA A+
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA Security+

Last course cycle of 2025 runs July 29, 2025 – October 17, 2025.

To register, call 910-672-1399 or email Mr. Jerone Gray at jgray9@uncfsu.edu.

CERTIFICATE IN CYBERSECURITY

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
CompTIA Linux+ System Administrator
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Packet Analysis with WireShark

No remaining offerings for 2025. The 2026 offerings will be announced soon.

For all inquiries, call 910-672-1399 or email Mr. Jerone Gray at jgray9@uncfsu.edu.

Quyesha Faison - Cyber Foundations Alumna

"Completing the Cyber Foundations courses was instrumental in shaping my transition into a cybersecurity career. These courses not only strengthened my technical capabilities but also built my confidence to pivot into a cybersecurity-focused role. They provided me with a comprehensive skill set, bridging my previous experience with the demands of my next career move, and gave me a strong foundation for pursuing advanced certifications and roles within the cybersecurity landscape. I didn’t want my time with the instructors to end."

CYBERSECURITY ACADEMY OVERVIEW:

For more information, contact:
John Bellamy
jbellam5@uncfsu.edu
910-672-2006

Jerone Gray
jgray9@uncfsu.edu
910-672-1399