2019-2020 National CyberWatch Center Annual Report
The year 2020 lends itself to metaphors such as “hindsight,” or looking back. With this in mind, the 2019-2020 National CyberWatch Annual Report looks back at many of the accomplishments over the past 15 years. The Annual Report also explores the notion of "vision," or looking forward at the tremendous opportunities for the Center and its constituents moving forward.

Read the full report HERE .
Cyber2yr2020: ACM Curriculum Guidance for Associate Degree Programs in Cybersecurity
The Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) Committee for Computing Education in Community Colleges (CCECC) has published Cybersecurity Curricular Guidance for Associate-Degree Programs, known as Cyber2yr2020. These guidelines are based on ACM's CSEC2017 guidelines for 4-year programs and align with the Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) 2Y 2019 knowledge units and the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Cybersecurity Workforce Framework.
Panelists in this webcast will introduce the Cyber2yr2020 guidelines, which are applicable to both applied and transfer programs, and discuss how they could be used to create or update a two-year Cybersecurity program.

Register HERE .
COVID-19 Resources for Students
The National Cybersecurity Student Association has put together a document to provide some guidance to students in these unprecedented times. The document contains information on Federal student loan forbearance, the CARES Act, unemployment, Federal direct loan and Pell grants, applying for emergency aid through your school, and so much more.

Download the resource document HERE.
Raise the BAR Mastery Badge Program
Join Dr. David Tobey and Gus Hinojosa on May 7 at 8 p.m. ET as they discuss assessment results from the March 26th, 2020 Raise the Bar Information Security Fundamentals Readiness Assessment webcast. If you missed the webcast, view it HERE . It's not too late to take the assessment and join the discussion on May 7. You can take the assessment through the student member portal found HERE . Please contact Dr. Tobey at dhtobey@vivoworks.com with any questions.

Register  HERE for the May 7 Q&A.
Zoom Quick Tips: Privacy & Security
With the increased use of Zoom for both personal and business meetings comes an increase in attacks. Thanks to our friends at Coastline College for this helpful Zoom Quick Tips document.

Read the full document HERE .
Working from Home? Select and Use Collaboration Services More Securely
Because of COVID-19, the number of people working from home has dramatically increased. Malicious actors are taking advantage of this. The NSA’s recently released Selecting and Safely Using Collaboration Services for Telework report contains a snapshot of current, commercially-available collaboration tools available for use, along with a list of security criteria to consider when selecting which capability to leverage. In addition, the guidance contains a high-level security assessment of how each capability measures up against the defined security criteria, which can be used to more quickly identify the risks and features associated with each tool.
View the entire guide HERE .
Help Define the Criteria for Accrediting Associate Cybersecurity Programs
ABET accreditation assures confidence that a collegiate program has met standards essential to prepare STEM graduates to enter the global workforce. As a member of the cybersecurity community, you have the opportunity to influence cybersecurity accreditation criteria for associate degree programs by providing feedback on the proposed program criteria while it is still open for public review and comment.

Learn more about accreditation of two-year cybersecurity programs and provide your input on the proposed Associate Cybersecurity Program Criteria HERE.
SANS Institute’s Cyber Workforce Academy
Maryland is currently accepting applications! This accelerated cybersecurity training program is 100% scholarship-based and provides Maryland residents with advanced technical training, industry-recognized GIAC certifications, and highly sought-after cybersecurity skills that provide a pathway into the cybersecurity workforce.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with multiple cohorts running throughout the year. The next Academy begins in July 2020.
Interested candidates can view the full list of requirements HERE . Eligible candidates can apply HERE .

If you have any questions, please contact Casey Dolen, SANS CyberTalent Outreach & Recruitment Specialist, a t cdolen@sans.org .
Cybersecurity Education Specialist Wanted
The Texas Advanced Computing Center is seeking a Cybersecurity Education Specialist to develop curriculum resources and deliver professional development for middle and high school cybersecurity teachers.

For more detai ls visit, HERE .
Free and Low Cost Online Cybersecurity Learning Content
The following links are for free and low-cost online educational content on topics such as information technology and cybersecurity. Some, not all, may contribute towards professional learning objectives or lead to industry certifications and online degrees. Please note that this site will continue to be updated as new information is gathered and edited for clarity and accuracy.

View the content HERE .
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