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.

 

Date
Fri, February 9, 2024
Time
8:30–4:00 (Pacific)
Location
Highline Community College

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