Neurodiversity: Untapped Talent That Can Help Meet the Cyber Skills Shortage Did you know that neurodivergent people have unique abilities and skills that make them particularly successful in cybersecurity jobs? Learn how tech companies like IBM are building neurodiversity programs and leveraging the untapped neurodivergent talent pool to help fill a cybersecurity skills shortage and make their teams more diverse and inclusive. Join the dynamic duo - Diane Delaney and Megan Roddie - on July 30 at 2 p.m. ET, as they talk about neurodiversity and cybersecurity at IBM and the importance of having neurodivergent teams. Visit HERE to register.

Situational & Cybersecurity Awareness for Public Health Researchers A group from Kean University won the National CyberWatch Center’s Practice Innovation award with a technology component via mHealth/eHealth and Digital Health that brings about critical Cybersecurity awareness to individuals involved in public health research efforts. Initially introduced in a research publication, this concept was further developed by Kean University to be utilized by global public health researchers to help them implement technologies with greater Cyber knowledge.  Members read about this Innovative submission on p. 31 of the publication HERE .

Virtual Community College Cyber Summit (3CS) The 2020 Innovations in Cybersecurity Education winners will be honored during the 3CS virtual opening plenary on Tuesday, August 4 from 6-8 p.m. ET. 3CS will also announce important updates related to programs and funding. Participants will hear from a few speakers and be able to enjoy a virtual reception. Learn more about 3CS HERE .

Summer Cyber Games: CyberXL Challenges & Policy Hackathon The National Cybersecurity Student Association is hosting another summer CyberXL Challenge series, with PRIZES! Starting June 1, the Student Association is releasing one challenge a week for four weeks. Subscribe  HERE   to receive the weekly challenges and information on how to participate. Student members will also have an opportunity to participate in the 2020 Summer Cyber Games: Policy Hackathon June 28 - August 1. More information and registration can be found HERE .

Labtainers Cybersecurity Education Labs Labtainers includes over 50 Linux-based pre-packaged cyber exercises covering a range of topics. Labtainers exercises may contain multiple networked Linux computers, all of which run within a modest laptop computer. This gives students the opportunity to interact with networked systems without needing to access remote servers or lab infrastructure, also known as a "cyber range on a laptop." The "container" technology that makes this possible also allows for the pre-provisioning of all of the computers so the student is not confronted with administration and configuration steps that can detract from the learning objectives.   More information can be found 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 .

Racial Equity & Inclusion, Cybersecurity and What it Means to Be an Ally Join Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) on June 23 at 2 p.m. CT for a candid conversation on what it means to be an ally for the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) cybersecurity community. Jessica Robinson will host a Q&A session to share more about her experience in infosec through the lens of race and gender and how we can all be allies. Visit HERE to register.

HI-TEC 2020 Transformed Don't miss HI-TEC 2020 Transformed July 29 and 30. HI-TEC 2020 Transformed is a virtual event focusing on Advanced Technological Education for Community College and University Educators; High School Educators; Workforce Development Advocates; Trade Organizations; Industry Professionals; and Technicians. The conference will combine livestreaming and asynchronous presentations and offer exciting speakers and expert commentary on new opportunities and challenges, the future of work, hiring trends, and other timely topics that are vital to the HI-TEC core mission - preparing America's skilled technical workforce. Registration is free but required. Learn more HERE .

Welcome National CyberWatch Center's Newest Members Manipal University Jaipur, India University of Pennsylvania - Wharton School 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 .

May 5 - July 15 NCL Summer Camp. Subscribe HERE to learn more. June 1 - June 28 National Cybersecurity Student Association Weekly CyberXL Challenge series. Subscribe HERE to receive challenges. June 23 Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Webinar - Q&A : Racial Equity and Inclusion, Cybersecurity and What it Means to be an Ally, 1 p.m. CT June 28 - August 1 National Cybersecurity Student Association Summer Cyber Games: Policy Hackathon July 29 - July 30 HI-TEC 2020 Transformed July 30 National CyberWatch Center Webcast - Neurodiversity: Untapped Talent That Can Help Meet the Cyber Skills Shortage, 2 p.m. ET August 4 Community College Cyber Summit (3CS) Virtual Opening Plenary, 6-8 p.m. ET March 25-27, 2021 Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) 2021 Conference August 2-5, 2021 Tentative 2021 Community College Cyber Summit (3CS) Have an event you would like us to promote? Email information to info@nationalcyberwatch.org .