North Carolina Colleges and Universities that express interest and become members agree to the following:

1. Develop and maintain a dedicated cybersecurity program that aligns to the NICE Framework.
2. Pursue and sustain the NSA/DHS Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity.
3. Demonstrate exceptional support from the President/Chancellor that CCN is a priority for the institution.
4. President/Chancellor, or their designee, agrees to actively participate in state and national conferences when appropriate.
5. Fully participate in:
   1. Convenings (send at least 2 participants to the Spring and Fall events).
   2. Sector Groups (actively participate in at least one economic sector group that aligns to the College’s local economy).
   3. Work Groups (engage with and utilize outputs of the various work groups to continuously improve the CCN).
   4. Utilize resources and support available through the CCN to contribute to, grow, and improve overall member and network capabilities.
6. Have one representative seated on the CCN Advisory Board.

Membership application period is March 1 – April 30.