Stephen Miller
Co-PI, CyberWatch West
http://[email protected]
http://www.cyberwatchwest.org/index.php
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Demand for cybersecurity personnel
Overview of National Initiative in Cyber Education (NICE)
Cybersecurity Workforce Framework
Overview of National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber
Defense (CD) Education (CAE-CDE)
How CyberWatch West can enable institutions, faculty, industry
and students
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Medica
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Professional Sports
Banking/Finance
“Any” Technology
Foundational for business success – in any
profession!
Lapses in ethical behavior cannot be overcome by technical or business
virtues
Excellence in Technology Solutions
• Security+, CISSP,
CIPP, CISM, CEH
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• Creativity, energy,
team working
skills
Fundamental IT
Certifications, special
skills, positive character
Excellence in Technology Solutions
Knowledge of
governing standards,
frameworks &
practices
One industry’s purpose is to protect the nation – the other sustains the nation
Some companies operate in both realms – they have tough stomachs
Cybersecurity job objectives common to both groups
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Protect personal information
Protect financial data and intellectual property
Ensure secure and successful mission operations
The one unique aspect of national security cyber activities
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Support Combat Operations – the objective is to kill people and break things (Only uniformed military do
this, but contractors help)
Security clearances often required – ethical behavior always
required
Keep your ethical reputation in good health so all job avenues remain open
Excellence in Technology Solutions
Today’s climate – and the forecast, are beyond bright
Demand far out-strips the supply
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Boecore has 20 current openings, a third of which are in Colorado Springs
According to the CyberSeek.org heat map, as of 20 April, there were
3,133 openings in the greater Teller and El Paso County area
 11,153 openings in Colorado
 348,975 opportunities nation-wide
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Cybersecurity positions can pay up to 50% more than typical IT positions
This is life-long work – if you’re good (skills) and trustworthy (character)
Excellence in Technology Solutions
http://cte.ed.gov/employabilityskills/
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NICE - led by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Partnership between government, academia, and the private sector
Focused on cybersecurity education, training, and workforce
development.
Mission - to energize and promote a robust network and an ecosystem of
cybersecurity education, training, and workforce development.
Coordinating with government, academic, and industry partners to
build on existing successful programs
 facilitate change and innovation
 bring leadership and vision to increase the number of skilled cybersecurity
professionals helping to keep our Nation secure.
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Strategic Plan Goals
 Goal #1: Accelerate Learning and Skills Development
 Goal #2: Nurture a Diverse Learning Community
 Objectives:
 2.1 Improve education programs, co-curricular experiences, and
training and certifications
 2.2 Encourage tools and techniques that effectively measure and
validate individual aptitude, knowledge, skills, and abilities
 Goal #3: Guide Career Development and Workforce Planning
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The NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework
(NCWF), NIST Special Publication 800-181
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National resource that categorizes and describes
cybersecurity work
Categories (7) – A high-level grouping of common
cybersecurity functions
Specialty Areas (33) – Distinct areas of cybersecurity
work
Work Roles (52) – The most detailed groupings
cybersecurity work comprised of specific knowledge,
skills, and abilities required to perform tasks in a work
role
Tasks – Specific work activities that could be assigned
to a professional working in one of the NCWF’s Work
Roles
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) – Attributes
required to perform Tasks, generally demonstrated
through relevant experience or performance-based
education and training
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NSA and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) jointly sponsor the
following programs:
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National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CD) Education
(CAE-CDE), Two-Year Education (CAE-2Y)
Research (CAE-R)
Goal of these programs - reduce vulnerability in our national information
infrastructure by promoting higher education and research in CD and
producing a growing number of professionals with CD expertise in
various disciplines.
Students attending CAE schools are eligible to apply for scholarships and
grants through the Department of Defense Information Assurance
Scholarship Program and the Federal Cyber Service Scholarship for
Service Program.
Designation as a Center does not carry a commitment for funding from
NSA or DHS.
CYBERWATCH WEST PROVIDES ITS EDUCATIONAL MEMBERS WITH FREE
CURRICULUM RESOURCES:
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Course in Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity, designed especially
for community colleges
Courses in Health IT Privacy and Security
Girls Go Tech materials, for hosting a one-day workshop that helps
middle school girls explore careers in technology fields
Cybercamp course materials, designed for a weeklong experience
for high school students
CyberPatriot
National Cyber League
HELPING FACULTY
 Keep their knowledge and skills current with rapidly evolving technology
 Providing tools and resources that enable them to teach cybersecurity more
effectively.
 Educators at member schools enjoy a variety of professional development
benefits:
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Priority registration for free online courses and workshops
Monthly Member Meetings on topics including 2 + 2 pathways
Using virtual labs in the classroom
Applying for the CAE designation
Access to our online library of more than 60 recordings available for free download
travel stipends to attend cybersecurity-related conferences and events for faculty
development.
INDUSTRY EVENTS
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Industry Night events to bring together educators, government representatives, and industry
professionals to share information and conversation about the ever-changing cybersecurity
landscape.
TECH EVENTS
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Sponsors tech industry events like the 2014 Cyber Risk Summit and the Tech Trends 2016
conference for more than 200 participants organized by the Technology Alliance Group for Northwest
Washington.
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Want to host an Industry Night on your campus? Know a tech industry event we should sponsor?
INDUSTRY PARTNERS
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Our Industry Partners support the cause of cybersecurity education:
 Offering high-tech workplace tours to classes and student clubs
 Participating in hands-on technical demonstration projects
 Providing internships and work experiences for students
 Providing externships and work experiences for teachers
 Serving as guest lecturers in person and in webinars
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CWW sponsors and supports:
National Cyber League
 Western Regional Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition
 Pacific Rim Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition
 California’s Inaugural Cyber Innovation Challenge
 NICE Cybersecurity Challege
 For free resources, join CyberWatch West and visit our website at
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www.cyberwatchwest.org
Q
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 Resources:
http://cyberseek.org/
http://csrc.nist.gov/nice/framework/
https://www.iad.gov/NIETP/index.cfm
https://www.cyberwatchwest.org/
http://map.norsecorp.com/#/