Cybersecurity Skills Journal: Practice and Research Special Issue on the NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework The NICE Framework was published as NIST Special Publication 800-181 in August 2017. NICE intends to review and update the Framework during 2020. In partnership with NIST, the Cybersecurity Skills Journal is seeking manuscript ideas and drafts that examine the usefulness, benefits, and challenges associated with the adoption, adaptation, or extension of the Framework in cybersecurity practice, to improve learning, and advance the state of cybersecurity capability maturity.

Submitted abstracts may address any aspect of the NICE Framework, though emphasis should be placed on empirical support for effective awareness, application, and impact of the NICE Framework in enhancing the cybersecurity capability maturity of the entrant, extant, or future workforce. Prospective authors are encouraged to review the anticipated usage and extensions of the NICE Framework documented on pages 2-4 and 7-10 of the NIST Special Publication 800-181.  Visit HERE for more information.

Call for Submissions What unique and innovative methods are you or your educational institution using to teach cybersecurity, or solve workforce development challenges? Making an impact in an innovative way and want to share your effective practices? The National CyberWatch Center is now accepting submissions through Jan. 15 for its Innovations in Cybersecurity Education Awards and Recognition program. Last year, 70 submissions were received, including five winners, with a large number selected for publication in the annual Innovations booklet. The innovative authors will receive national recognition and a digital badge to add to their portfolio. Learn more and submit your innovation HERE .

No/Low Tech Required in the Workplace but Generally Not Taught in School Join Casey W. O’Brien, executive director of National CyberWatch, as discusses various no/low technology knowledge and skills not being taught in school, but often required in the workplace. Topics include time management, introducing yourself and others, email etiquette, cell phone use, calendar invites, teleconferencing rules, productivity apps, presentations, and table manners. The presentation is set for Thursday, Jan. 16, 8 p.m. ET.  Learn more and register HERE .

Scholarship for Service Application George Washington University (GWU) and the School of Engineering opened its application process for the highly competitive Scholarship for Service for students interested in cybersecurity careers. Students must apply to the university before submitting the scholarship application. Anyone intending to be a graduate student should take the  Graduate Record Exam  and receive scores before applying. Students can apply on  the GWU scholarship program website. Applications are accepted through Jan. 31, 2020. For more information, visit HERE or email  gwcybercorps@gmail.com .

NIST Seeking Input on Updates to NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework The National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE), led by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, is updating its Cybersecurity Workforce Framework. Anyone with suggestions can visit the website for a list of topics on how to make improvements. Once completed, the public can review and comment on the updates. The public can provide input through Jan. 13, 2020. For the list of topics and more information, visit HERE .

Propose Your Cybersecurity Textbook! Calling All Authors! Jones & Bartlett Learning (JBL) is seeking proposals for new cybersecurity textbooks on the following topics: Applied cryptography, security analytics, secure software engineering, malware analysis, database security, scripting for cybersecurity, healthcare informatics for IT professionals, IoT security, cloud security, AI and cybersecurity, penetration testing (graduate level) and network defense (graduate level). Anyone who wants to write a book on one of these topics, has another project idea or is interested in contributing to cybersecurity content development with JBL should visit HERE .

Open Office Hours Join Gustavo Hinojosa, executive director, and Dr. Vitaly Ford, chapter development director, as they convene a National Cybersecurity Student Association Open Office Hour event on December 12th at 8 p.m. ET. This is an opportunity for students to discuss anything that is on their minds about being a cybersecurity student! Register  HERE .

Market Access in Cybersecurity Join Women in Cybersecurity for a webinar on “Taking a Global Look at Market Access Requirements in Cybersecurity Landscape” on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 3 p.m. This hour-long talk will delve into the market access aspect of cybersecurity. The discussion will focus on cybersecurity certifications, regulations, and accreditations from a global perspective and examine what other countries are doing and where trends are emerging from key influential regulating bodies. To learn more and register, visit HERE .

Welcome National CyberWatch Center's Newest Members  Southwest Tennessee Community College Talladega College Western New England University Not a National CyberWatch member? It's free for academic institutions. Benefits include access to exclusive publications, grant opportunities, curricular resources, and more. Learn more  HERE .

December 12 National Cybersecurity Student Association Open Office Hours, 8p.m. ET December 17 Taking a Global Look at Market Access Requirements in Cybersecurity Landscape WiCyS Webinar, 3 p.m. ET January 15 Innovations in Cybersecurity Education Submission Deadline January 16 No/Low Tech Knowledge and Skills Required in the Workplace but Generally Not Taught in School NCSA Webcast, 8 p.m. ET August 4th - August 6th 2020 Community College Cyber Summit (3CS) Have an event you would like us to promote? Email information to info@nationalcyberwatch.org .