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.
ACM Cyber2yr2020 Curriculum Guidelines
The ACM Committee for Computing Education in Community Colleges (CCECC) created a set of guidelines that comply with government-sponsored frameworks for a broad variety of cybersecurity programs at the post-secondary level. These guidelines won the National CyberWatch Center’s Program Development Innovation award and can benefit two-year and four-year institutions with program-specific criteria. 
Read more about this Innovations in Cybersecurity Education winner on p. 44 of the publication HERE .
2020 Virtual Community College Cyber Summit (3CS)
Join us August 4th from 6-8 pm ET for the 2020 Virtual 3CS. Agenda includes: Keynote speaker, 2020 Innovations in Cybersecurity Education winners, updates from the Center for Systems Security and Information Assurance (CSSIA), the National Cybersecurity Training & Education Center (NCYTE), and the National CyberWatch Center Directors, and a virtual reception.

Register HERE .
The Challenge of That First Job in Cybersecurity - Entry Level Roles and How to Qualify Webinar Recording
Despite the incredible shortage of talent in cybersecurity, it can be enormously challenging for career entrants to find their first role. What can candidates do to prepare where their lack of experience holds them back? What roles are considered entry-level from the employer perspective? What are pathways for those who wish to career-switch? This webinar, recorded on June 17th, explored the unique challenges and opportunities from the perspective of educators, employers, and job-seekers.
Watch the webinar HERE .
NICE Framework Draft Revision
A new title is proposed to offer flexibility and modularity of the NICE Framework in coordination with other workforce frameworks.The organizing constructs of Specialty Areas and Categories have been deprecated. The relationships among Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Tasks have changed. Knowledge, Skill, and Task (KST) statements will no longer be located in the publication, but rather as supplementary documents. View Draft NIST Special Publication 800-181 1 Revision 1 HERE .

Call for Comments: The public comment period for this draft document is open from July 15 to August 28, 2020. Please submit all comments via email to NICEFramework@nist.gov
Morgan State University - Faculty Positions Available
Morgan State University has open faculty positions in Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, and Computer Science. More information on these programs can be found HERE .

Interested candidates should contact Dr. Paul Wang, Professor and Chair, Department of Computer Science, shuangbao.wang@morgan.edu
Cape Cod Community College - Faculty Position Available
The full-time Cyber Security Faculty position, to be filled for the Academic Year 2020-2021, includes responsibility for creating an inclusive learning environment and teaching in a manner that promotes equity of opportunity and achievement that is in keeping with the student-ready values and goals of the College.

More information can be found HERE .
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 .
CompTIA Partners with the National Cyber League
The certification company, CompTIA, is partnering with the National Cyber League to host educational sessions on the CompTIA Cybersecurity Career Pathway to help NCL players get ready for their bi-annual cybersecurity competitions. Students interested in the field can register for the Fall Season on August 23rd.

Learn more HERE .
Welcome National CyberWatch Center's Newest Members


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 .