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On August 4, 2026, American Public University System combined with Rasmussen University and Hondros College of Nursing to form a single higher education institution. American Public University System (The System) now includes American Public University, American Military University, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. The System is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (APEI). We are continuing to update our website to reflect our new structure.

 

Cyber Defense Outreach & Partnerships

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A key part of the mission of the AMU and APU Center for Cyber Defense is to offer collaboration and outreach opportunities for students, faculty, and other institutions, corporations and government agencies.

Contact Us about partnership opportunities or events. 

Professional Organizations

  • AMU Chapter of Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP)
  • Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)
  • International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2
  • Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
  • Project Management Institute (PMI)
  • CompTIA
  • Defense Acquisition University (DAU)

Cyber Defense Industry Organizations

  • National Security Agency | Central Security Service (NSA|CSS)
  • National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE)
  • National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Computer Security Division (CSD) Resource Center (CSRC)
  • Software Engineering Institute (SEI) of Carnegie Mellon University
  • CERT Division at CMU-SEI
  • Center for Cyber Safety and Education of (ISC)
  • Federal Information Systems Security Educators’ Association (FISSEA)
  • National Cybersecurity Training and Education Center
  • American Public University
  • American Military University

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American Public University System (the System) is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) (www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. HLC accredits degree-granting institutions nationwide and is also recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The System is comprised of American Military University, American Public University, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. The System is authorized by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission and other appropriate agencies in the states where it has campuses. The System is authorized to operate as a postsecondary educational institution by the Illinois Board of Higher Education. American Public University System, Inc., which operates the System, is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. American Public University System, American Public University, and American Military University are not affiliated with American University or the U.S. Military.