Cybersecurity Program Development & Centers of Academic Excellence (CAE)
Ready to fully develop a cybersecurity program at your institution?
According to Cyberseek.org, there are over 570,000 cybersecurity job openings nationwide. A cybersecurity program at your institution could attract new students, expand employer connections, and open new opportunities for grant funding.
WORKSHOP TOPICS
- How to utilize national standards (NICE, CAE) to develop or improve a cybersecurity program.
- Steps to develop a cybersecurity program including cost estimates and curriculum resources.
- Funding sources for proposed or existing cybersecurity programs.
- Tips and resources for a successful grant proposal.
- Overview of the National Security Agency (NSA) Program of Study (PoS) validation and CAE designation application process.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Faculty and administrators at regionally accredited institutions who are building a cybersecurity program or have a program that has not earned the CAE (Centers of Academic Excellence) Designation.
TRAVEL & PARTICIPATION STIPEND
A stipend for travel and participation is available from the CCoE for faculty and administrators at community colleges in Washington state. Submit the travel request to msingletary@whatcom.edu. Travel Agreement_combo.pdf
PRESENTERS
Chris Rondeau
Professor of Network Security at Bossier Parish Community College
CYBERSECURITY PARTNERSHIP
This meeting has been made possible through a collaborative effort between the CCNC (CAE Candidates National Center), NCyTE (National Cybersecurity Training & Education) Center, and CCOE (Cybersecurity Center of Excellence of Washington State) under the shared goal of strengthening the cybersecurity workforce pipeline through collaboration, education, and community.