Introducing... Cyber Workforce

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Upon graduation from high school, a student in our curriculum will be prepared to enter the workforce directly, or to enter college or the military for further training and specialization. Any of those could return to 2-yr, 4-yr, or post-2nd study later to advance their career.

Misconception Monday: cybersecurity professionals need a college degree. False! While true in recent years, the need for cyber professionals is so urgent that much of industry has waived the requirement. US Nat'l Cyber Director Harry Coker recommended in January that degree...

So tell us: what's stopping you? #cybersecurity #cybersecuritytraining #CTE #CTEWorks #AdvanceCTE #CareerTechEd

At worst, it could be delivered asynch with just a facilitator in the classroom. The educators on our staff know that students do better with high-quality, Tier 1 instruction. That's why we provide teacher training, ongoing support, and pop-up workshops as needed through the yr.

"We can't offer cybersecurity because it's too difficult to find a teacher." Sound familiar? This is one of the most common reasons district report not offering cybersecurity as a program of study for students. And while a valid concern, it's no longer a barrier.

Do you ever feel like you're living the same day over and over? It seems like we hear of a new cybersecurity breach every day, which is why it's critical that we establish a pipeline of cyber defenders. We at Coherent Cyber Education are proud to engage in this work.

To end this month's reading challenge, we revisit a team favorite: The Cuckoo's Egg by Cliff Stoll gives a fascinating look at how an astronomer uncovered a hack into his lab network and tracked the hacker around the globe. #cybesecurity #cybersecuritytraining #readingchallenge

Now is your turn to share: what's the professional skill (in any industry) you believe is most lacking in new hires or most urgent for new hires to learn?

Problem solving, time management, strong communication: non-negotiables. That's why we provide curriculum to develop the technical skills necessary for a career in #cybersecurity, AND train instructors to develop these skills in their students. (Source: peoplescout.com/insights/soft-…)

Soft skills, professional skills, non-technical skills... whatever you call them, there's no denying the importance of these skills in the workplace. Yet, employers often report that new grads aren't equipped with these abilities that are needed for success in the workplace.

In fact, it changes so quickly that most curricula can't keep up! What sets us apart is a curriculum written and continually refreshed by industry practitioners, so learners are trained to defend against current threats. medium.com/asecuritysite-…

This article gives a great breakdown of the evolution of cybersecurity. Bill Buchanan describes 5 distinct eras of cybersecurity, dating all the way back to Mary, Queen of Scots. His writing also highlights the fact that cyber is ever-changing.

Today, we recommend checking out Ghost in the Wires by Kevin Mitnick to read his perspective as the world's most wanted hacker and the impact he had on #cybersecurity.

To see students from low-income backgrounds engage more in career-connected classes validates that work even more. Source: theconversation.com/career-based-c… #CTEChangesLives #AdvanceCTE #cybersecuritytraining #cybersecurity

As a company, we are driven by the ability to change lives through our work. Providing access to high-wage, high-skill, high-demand jobs to students from ALL backgrounds can change not only individual lives, but also communities and generations by providing income mobility.

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With a staggering shortage of cybersecurity professionals in the field, it isn't enough to equip new cyber defenders. That's why we are proud to be training teachers to equip the next generation of cyber defenders as well! DFW friends, join us at one of our upcoming trainings!