Academic Solutions

The CCoE shares cybersecurity solutions and resources across Washington state.

Welcome to the CCoE Academic Resources page! You will find information about our monthly Cyber Town Hall, funding opportunities, and curriculum.

Tell us how we can assist you! Fill out the form below with your ideas and suggestions. We'd like to hear from you.

Helpful Links+

National Cybersecurity Training & Education Center - Cybersecurity Curriculum, CAE Designation, Events, & Faculty Training Resources
Clark Center - Free cybersecurity curriculum
Cyber Seek - Detailed actionable data about supply & demand in the cybersecurity job market
Cyberindustry.org - Cybersecurity work roles and detailed mapping of knowledge units for CAE designation.
Caecommunity.org - Centers of Academic Excellence Community
Cyber.org - Empowering Educators to Teach Cyber
NICCS - National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies & Cyber Career Pathways Tool
NICE Framework - Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity

Faculty Professional Development Funding+

Funding available

Need funds for travel to conferences, registration fees, professional certifications, or other cybersecurity-related professional development opportunities?

The Cybersecurity Center of Excellence is offering professional development funding for faculty who teach or want to teach cybersecurity at a community or technical college in Washington state. We encourage faculty from across disciplines to apply.

Eligibility

Current faculty and instructors who teach or plan to teach cybersecurity at a Washington state community or technical college.
The maximum individual award for 23-24 is $2,500.

Activities

Eligible activities: Conference registration, workshops, short courses or certifications, books/course materials, one-year subscriptions, tools/equipment, and more. 
Activities must be paid and reimbursed by May 31, 2024. Any activities not paid by that time will be considered void and applicants would need to reapply in future award cycles. 
Activities that cannot be purchased/paid by the May 31 deadline will be eligible for a future award cycle (e.g. conference registrations that do not open until after May 31).
Costs more than the awarded amount are the responsibility of the individual and/or their college.
Awardees must submit an itemized invoice and receipts to be reimbursed.
Ineligible activities: general scholarships, faculty stipends or release time, activities unrelated to information technology, or activities without demonstrated positive impact on programs/students.

Application & Selection Process

Applicants must indicate that they have support from their Dean to participate in the activity.
Applications that emphasize positive impacts on underserved students will be prioritized.
Applications must be received within the deadlines listed below.
Funds will not be awarded for activities that have already taken place or expenses already incurred.

Apply Now!

Questions?

Email Mike Singletary at msingletary@whatcom.edu.

Cybersecurity Lab Developers Needed+

Unlock the Future of Hands-On Learning!

Do you have a knack for crafting engaging, hands-on cybersecurity labs?

Join Our Cybersecurity Curriculum Team

We invite you to be part of our community of curriculum developers. Let’s inspire students, share knowledge, and propel cybersecurity education forward!

We are currently seeking talented curriculum developers and lab peer reviewers to join our cutting-edge collaboration with Cyber Range Poulsbo and Washington’s community colleges. Our goal is to provide equitable access to high-quality interactive cybersecurity labs for students across the state.

What labs are needed for the cyber range?

Let's make this easy. The cyber range is currently looking to expand offerings and has a need for a wide range of labs so you choose the lab you want to develop. The lab could be one you are currently using and want to revise, one you want to convert to the cyber range, or something completely new.

What are the lab design elements?

Student engagement: Construct dynamic and interactive lab exercises that simulate real-world scenarios. From network security to ethical hacking, your labs can cover a wide range of cybersecurity topics.
Practical Skills: Ensure students gain practical, applicable skills through your labs. Emphasize critical thinking and problem-solving. Prepare them for the challenges they'll face in the field.
Open Educational Resource: Labs will be shared as open educational resources, enabling access to quality cybersecurity education for students of all backgrounds.
Current: Ensure lab is aligned with the evolving cybersecurity landscape and includes the latest tools, techniques, and industry trends.

Other benefits

Compensation: Lab developers and peer reviewers are eligible to receive a stipend between $500 and $3,000. The exact stipend amount will depend on the complexity of the lab.
Community Connections: Develop your professional network of colleagues who are passionate about advancing cybersecurity education.
Influencer: Your labs will be part of open educational resources, enriching cybersecurity programs across the state of Washington.

How to apply

Complete the Cybersecurity Lab Developer Application.

September Cyber Town Hall+

PNNL & Cyber Range Poulsbo

Check out this page for a link to September's Town Hall recording, copies of the presentation materials, and links to resources referred to in the presentation.

Recording

The Cybersecurity Center of Excellence held its inaugural monthly town hall session on September 29, 2023. The purpose of the sessions is to share cybersecurity trends in Washington state, provide CCoE updates and opportunities, and bring awareness to resources.

For September, we invited Cyber Range Poulsbo’s Director, Vipul Kumar, to provide a deep dive into Cyber Range Poulsbo’s capabilities, advancements, and how to leverage this free resource to improve the cybersecurity training experience.

Nancy Roe from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) gave important updates on cybersecurity internship opportunities and the PNNL visiting faculty program.

Academic Solutions