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You have the power to stay safe online! Use our massive collection of resources to learn how to take control of your online life and find peace of mind in our interconnected world. We have hundreds of articles, videos, infographics, and more for you to learn from and share. Use our materials to raise awareness at home, work, school, or anywhere in your community!

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KnowBe4 Children’s Interactive Cybersecurity Activity Kit

KnowBe4 Children’s Interactive Cybersecurity Activity Kit

Looking for a way to talk about online safety and security with your children? KnowBe4 provides a fun and interactive cybersecurity kit to help you teach them valuable online safety and security skills.

Cyber Career Pathways Tool - NICCS

Cyber Career Pathways Tool - NICCS

NICCS is the premier online resource for cybersecurity training, education, and career information.

Cybersecurity Career Map

Interactive Cybersecurity Career Map - NICCS

Are you interested in entering the cybersecurity workforce or advancing your career? Explore thousands of federal cybersecurity job openings across the country and outside of the United States by clicking on the map below or using the drop-down menu. Select an area to find open cybersecurity positions in your preferred city, state, country, and salary range.

Cybersecurity Training

KC7 Cyber: Cybersecurity Training

By playing through dozens of realistic cybersecurity intrusions you will progressively learn how to spot traces of malicious activity.

National Cybersecurity Center

National Cybersecurity Center: Cyber Force Initiative (Colorado)

The purpose of the Cyber Force Initiative is to quickly help students transition to a career in cybersecurity. Once the program application is completed, students will have access to all courses offered at the NCC: IT Fundamentals, Security Pro, Network Pro, and CyberDefense Pro.

Cybersecurity Career

Making Space: Making [the Pivot]: Resources to Jumpstart Your Cybersecurity Career

Entering into a new field can be overwhelming. With various roles and career paths in cybersecurity, you will need tools and a plan of attack. To get started, you have to identify a career path and locate opportunities to help you grow a professional network.

Cyber Degree Finder

CybersecurityDegrees.org: Cyber Degree Finder

To help you find your dream job, we have resources on schools offering cyber degrees, plus information on career paths, professional certificates, free online courses in security topics, and more.

Trade Schools Guide

Best-Trade-Schools.net: Trade Schools Guide

As technology advances rapidly, becoming a Cyber Security Specialist is a smart and timely career choice. This booming field is projected to be worth over $10.5 trillion by 2023, playing a crucial role in safeguarding national security.

Business

Coursera: Developing a Program for Your Business Specialization

Master the Fundamentals of Cybersecurity. Learn to assess cyber threats and protect business information assets.

Cyber Security Specialization

Coursera: Introduction to Cyber Security Specialization

Cyber Security. An introduction to modern information and system protection technology and methods.

Cybersecurity Foundations

LinkedIn Learning: Cybersecurity Foundations

Set a rock-solid foundation for your network, users, and data by learning about the basics of cybersecurity.

Great Learning

Great Learning: Advanced Cyber Security - Threats and Governance

Learn solutions for cyber-attacks with Advanced Cyber Security-Threats and Governance free course

Skill Share

Skill Share: Go From Zero to Hero

The field of technology is growing exponentially with the IT sector flourishing every day. Amidst such growth of the industry and increased concern for privacy, the demand for security is rising. Cybersecurity has become an everyday struggle for many businesses. Recent trends and statistics reveal that there is a huge increase in hacked and breached data from very common sources at workplaces. So go for this course to get a better understanding of cyber security!

American Indian Science & Engineering Society: AISES Membership

American Indian Science & Engineering Society: AISES Membership

Opportunities and Resources for Native Students in STEM

ApprenticePath

ApprenticePath: Discover Your Career Path

Jumpstart your career via paid apprenticeships

Bold.org

Bold.org: Computer Science Scholarships

The Best Scholarships for Prospective Computer Science Professionals with Upcoming Deadlines

CIAS

The Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security (CIAS): National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition

Established in 2001 as part of UTSA’s creation of a cybersecurity program, the CIAS is a research center on a mission to secure the nation’s infrastructure and foster a Culture of Cybersecurity.

CybersecuriTy

Culture of CybersecuriTy: Kids Activities

The CIAS K-12 Cybersecurity Program is designed to introduce students to cybersecurity education and possible career paths in STEM disciplines, especially cybersecurity. To increase interest and learning capabilities, this initiative is centered around the CyBear™ family.

CybersecuriTy

Code.Org: Computer Science at Home

Anyone can learn Computer Science. Start coding today.

Cyber.Org

Cyber.Org: Browse Free Cyber Curricula

CYBER.ORG empowers educators to teach cyber confidently, resulting in students with the skills and passion needed to succeed in the cyber workforce.

Cyber.Org

Cyber.org: Cyber@Home

There is something here for everyone with fun, project-based activities for elementary, middle, and high school students.

Purdue University

Fastport and Purdue University: Purdue Cyber Apprenticeship Program

These programs all provide earn and learn opportunities for participants with compensated experiential, effort-based employment and an industry-recognized educational component.

CyberScient

CyberScient: Kids Platform

Share your successes and struggles with a community of like-minded students who share your artistic goals on our public forums.

CyberScient

CyberDegrees.org: Cybersecurity Degrees

There are hundreds of different cybersecurity degrees.

K12 Cybersecurity Guide

Cybersecurity Guide: K12 Cybersecurity Guide

If you are a young person interested in pursuing a career in technology, it can be challenging to know where to start. While some schools may offer curriculum in technology, cybersecurity isn’t typically covered.

Girls Who Code

Girls Who Code: College Programs

Girls Who Code offers a wide range of programs designed to support college-aged students and early career professionals (18-25) in persisting in their computer science education and succeeding in their first internships and jobs.

IKeepSafe

IKeepSafe: Faux Paw Cybersecurity Superheros activities

Meet Faux Paw, an adventurous six-toed cat who loves technology. These fun books teach rules to promote the safe and healthy use of digital devices. Read or watch Faux Paw’s adventures using links below each book’s description.

IKeepSafe

IKeepSafe: Data Privacy Educator Training Course

Growing concerns about student data privacy can create hurdles for K12 educators working to expand access to edtech and digital innovations. EduPaths and iKeepSafe partnered to create four courses centered around data privacy in education.

Learn for Educators

Microsoft: Microsoft Learn for Educators

Equip your students with AI and tech skills for today—and tomorrow​

Natives in Tech

Natives in Tech

Cultivate a tech ecosystem of Native technologists crafting free and open source technology for Native communities.

Cybersecurity in the classroom

National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies: Cybersecurity in the classroom

Are you a Kindergarten through 12th grade (K-12) teacher or educator looking to incorporate cybersecurity into your lesson plans? Do you want to help your students learn about cyber concepts and career opportunities?

Veterans User Guide

National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies: Veterans User Guide

Veterans and military personnel looking to transition out of the armed forces, are you ready for your next mission?

picoCTF.org

Carnegie Mellon University: picoCTF.org

Watch our monthly YouTube lecture series on intro cybersecurity principles.

Breaking Into Cybersecurity: Podcast

Breaking Into Cybersecurity: Podcast by By Renee Small/Christophe Foulon

It’s a conversation about what you did before, why did you pivot into cyber, what the process you went through Breaking Into Cybersecurity, how you keep up, and advice/tips/tricks along the way.

GenCyber

GenCyber: GenCyber Camps

GenCyber provides cybersecurity experiences for students and teachers at the secondary level.

Roadtrip Nation

Roadtrip Nation: Information Security Engineers Career

Information Security Engineers Career Pathway

Cyber Center of Excellence

Cyber Center of Excellence (CCOE): Cyber Center of Excellence (CCOE) Cyber Career Map

Chart your personal path to a cyber career with the exploration dashboard and zoom in for jobs, education, resources and much more.

Cybersecurity Learning Hub

Salesforce: Cybersecurity Learning Hub

Learn in-demand skills and build your cybersecurity career path

Temple University

Temple University: Organizations We Love

These are the amazing 309 organizations that strive to make tech and info/cybersecurity opportunities and experiences accessible to everyone [1,2,3], and so they are the Organizations We Love (OWL)

Temple University CARE Lab

Temple University CARE Lab: Collegiate SECTF competition

The CARE Lab hosts social engineering competitions every summer! This event is open to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students. We partner with industry, government, and nonprofits to provide students with the best possible experiences and exposure to real world events.

SMARTFENSE

SMARTFENSE – Videojuegos educativos: Las aventuras de Gupi

Las Aventuras de Gupi es un videojuego lanzado por SMARTFENSE en el cual un pez llamado Gupi necesita la ayuda del usuario para no morder el anzuelo.

Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks: Cyber A.C.E.S. Program

Cyber A.C.E.S. provides the cybersecurity basics students need to have safer online experiences and become good digital citizens. Lessons are designed so they can be facilitated by anyone, regardless of their knowledge level, with each module tailored to a specific age group.

Code.org

Code.org: Code Break

A weekly challenge to engage students of all abilities, even those without computers.

TryHackMe

TryHackMe: Cyber security Training

Learn cyber security with fun gamified labs and challenges

Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu

Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu (WSC): Career Resources

The Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu (WSC), a 501(c)3 non-profit, is dedicated to raising awareness of cybersecurity career opportunities and advancement for women in the field, closing the gender gap and the overall workforce gap in information security roles.

STEMpack

Symantec and AAUW: STEMpack: Cyber Security

Cyber Security curriculum to inspire and introduce participants to cyber security and computer science.

CISA

CISA: Cybersecurity Workforce Training Guide

Released August 2021, the Cybersecurity Workforce Training Guide is for current and future federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) staff looking to expand their cybersecurity skills and career options.

Career in Cybersecurity

Center for Internet Security: Why Consider a Career in Cybersecurity?

As technology evolves and cybersecurity threats continue to grow, the need for qualified cybersecurity candidates only intensifies. But it's not always easy to fill these positions. That's why starting a career in cybersecurity is worth considering, especially for students or individuals who are looking for a career change.

CompTIA

CompTIA: State of the Tech Workforce

CompTIA’s State of the Tech Workforce, also known as Cyberstates, provides the definitive guide to tech workforce trends, the number of available jobs in technology, and tech industry employment statistics by state, metro area and nationwide.

C.A.K.E

C.A.K.E: Cyber Academy For Kids through Empowerment

CAKE - Cyber Academy for Kids through Empowerment - Founded by two industry professionals in the field of cybersecurity and information technology is teaching elementary, middle and high school students the fundamentals of cybersecurity.

CYBERSECURITYJOBS.COM

Cybersecurityjobs.com Training Fund

Our mission is to connect cybersecurity professionals with organizations in need of cybersecurity talent but putting people and employers together is just one side of the equation.

Cyber Seek

Cyber Seek

CyberSeek provides detailed, actionable data about supply and demand in the cybersecurity job market.

Cyber Virginia

Cyber Virginia: VIRGINIA VETERANS CYBER TRAINING PILOT

In an effort to address the growing demand of over 17,000 cyber jobs available across the state of Virginia, organizations have joined together with the Commonwealth of Virginia to sponsor free cyber training and industry-recognized certifications as part of a pilot program for veterans who want to live and work in the Commonwealth in the cyber field.

Cybrary

Cybrary: Cybersecurity Training and Career Development

Cybrary’s structured, hands-on cybersecurity courses and training empowers professionals to better protect their organizations.

Cyversity

Cyversity

To achieve the consistent representation of women, underrepresented communities, and all veterans in the cybersecurity industry through programs designed to diversify, educate, and empower.

Empow(H)er

Empow(H)er Cybersecurity

The goal of Empow(H)er Cybersecurity is to provide a platform for all women of color to grow their networks, be inspired, and feel empowered.

ESET

ESET: Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship

Two $10,000 scholarships will be awarded to graduate/undergraduate women pursuing a career in cybersecurity.

Fortinet

Fortinet: Veterans Program

Transitioning the military community into the cybersecurity industry through world class training.

Future Learn

Future Learn: Cybersecurity Courses

Explore online criminal activity and undergo cyber security training to protect yourself and others online, or prepare for a career in cyber security.

Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts: Ambassador Cybersecurity Safeguards Badge: Guard Your Movements

Identify data vulnerabilities in a typical day

Tech Scavenger Hunt

Girl Scouts: Brownie Cybersecurity Basics Badge Activity: Tech Scavenger Hunt

Do a scavenger hunt to explore how technology replaces everyday objects.

Digital Presence

Girl Scouts: Cadette Cybersecurity Safeguards Badge Activity: Inventory Your Digital Presence

Explore some of the types of data collected by websites and apps.

Daisy Cybersecurity Basics

Girl Scouts: Daisy Cybersecurity Basics Badge Activity: Protect Your Treasure

Explore how to keep something safe, like a computer, with layers of protection.

Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts: Junior Cybersecurity Basics Badge Activity: Roll with Protocols

Explore how computers send and receive information when sending messages.

Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts: Senior Cybersecurity Basics Badge Activity: Identify Functions and Privileges

Explore how cybersecurity professionals keep computer networks safe.

Hacker Highschool

Hacker Highschool

Hacker Highschool (HHS) started in 2003 as a means of teaching teens problem solving, resourcefulness, and empathy through hacking.

Center for Cyber Safety

Center for Cyber Safety and Education: Scholarships

The scholarships are part of an effort to bridge the cybersecurity workforce gap by providing future cybersecurity professionals across the globe with scholarships to prepare them for a rewarding career in this important field.

(ISC)2: Webcast series

(ISC)2: Webcast series

ISC2 produces complimentary webinars with high-quality content on an ongoing basis. Advance your knowledge on emerging issues and stay up-to-date on global trends and hot-button topics.

NICE K12

NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference

The NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference is the premier event for K-12th grade cybersecurity educators.

Microsoft: MakeCode

Microsoft: MakeCode

Microsoft MakeCode is a free online learn-to-code platform where anyone can build games, code devices, and mod Minecraft!

National Cyber Scholarship Foundation

National Cyber Scholarship Foundation

The initiative is designed to identify talent in high school and college students, and includes a comprehensive set of programs and supports that work together to create a more assured pipeline for building the next generation of cyber talent.

NextGen

NextGen CyberTalent: NextGen Candidate Programs

NextGen Cyber Talent conducts a cohort every month to educate and train underserved, underprivileged and diverse talents in Cybersecurity, risk, and compliance domains.

National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education

National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education: Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week

Cybersecurity Career Week is a campaign to promote the discovery of cybersecurity careers and share resources that increase understanding of multiple learning pathways and credentials that lead to careers.

National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education

National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education: 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

First Job in Cybersecurity

NICE: The Challenge of That First Job in Cybersecurity – Entry Level Roles and How to Qualify

This webinar will explore the unique challenges and opportunities from the perspective of educators, employers, and job-seekers.

Cybersecurity Academy

Palo Alto Networks: Cybersecurity Academy

World-class curriculum and programs specifically designed for K-12, colleges and universities.

Certified Cybersecurity Entry-Level Technician

Palo Alto Networks: Certified Cybersecurity Entry-Level Technician (PCCET) program

The PCCET certification covers fundamental cybersecurity, network security, cloud security, and SOC security principles.

Cybersecurity Lab

PBS: The Cybersecurity Lab

Whenever we go online—to shop, chat with our friends, or do anything else—we put ourselves at risk of cybercrime. Computer viruses can corrupt our files, hackers can steal our data, and criminals can trick us into revealing sensitive information. But luckily there are simple steps we can take to protect our digital lives.

RangeForce

RangeForce: Cybersecurity Training

Take your cyber skills to the next level. Access a limited number of hands-on cybersecurity training modules for free, forever.

SANS: Diversity Cyber Academy

SANS: Diversity Cyber Academy

Facing the cybersecurity challenge, SANS Diversity Cyber Academy offers cybersecurity training scholarships for minorities and women.

SANS Institute

SANS Institute: Free Cyber Security Training

Learn the Fundamentals of Cyber Security for Free!

#CyberSmarts

Scholastic: #CyberSmarts

As your kids discover the power of the internet, make discussing the do’s and don’t’s of online behavior a priority.

Tynker: Coding for Kids

Tynker: Coding for Kids

Tynker is the fun way to learn programming and develop problem-solving & critical thinking skills.

US Cyber Challenge

US Cyber Challenge

USCC’s goal is to find 10,000 of America’s best and brightest to fill the ranks of cybersecurity professionals where their skills can be of the greatest value to the nation.

Katzcy: US Cyber Games

Katzcy: US Cyber Games

The mission of the US Cyber Games® is to bring talented cybersecurity athletes, coaches, and industry leaders together to build an elite US Cyber Team for global cybersecurity competition.

Air Force Association

Air Force Association: Elementary School Cyber Education Initiative

​​​The CyberPatriot Elementary School Cyber Education Initiative (ESCEI) is a set of three fun, interactive learning modules aimed at increasing grade K-6 students’ awareness of online safety and cyber​security principles. Supplemental activities are also available to get students collaborating with each other about their newly learned cyber skills!

Varonis

Varonis: Which Cybersecurity Career Is Right For Me?

Finding the right career path in the cybersecurity industry isn’t always easy. We interviewed cybersecurity experts to find out what inspired them!

University of Washington

University of Washington: Access Computing Team

AccessComputing helps students with disabilities pursue degrees and careers in computing fields through inclusive academic and mentoring programs.

Black Girls Code

Black Girls Code

Since 2011, Black Girls Code has supported girls of color in tech through coding education and more. We partner with schools and organizations to offer a range of programs, both in-person and virtual, for ages 7-25.

Women in Security and Privacy

Women in Security and Privacy

We are advancing women and underrepresented communities to lead the future of security and privacy.

Kalinda Raina

Kalinda Raina: Raising the Digital Future

Let's talk real world solutions for raising children in a world where every bad decision they make will exist on the Internet for any curious college admission counselor or job recruiter to find.

CompTIA

CompTIA: Cybersecurity: Skills, Tips, and Advice From Our Panel of Experts

CompTIA has brought together a panel of cybersecurity experts to share their knowledge and experience with seasoned IT pros and those interested in starting a career in cybersecurity.

KnowBe4 Children’s Interactive Cybersecurity Activity Kit

KnowBe4 Children’s Interactive Cybersecurity Activity Kit

Looking for a way to talk about online safety and security with your children? KnowBe4 provides a fun and interactive cybersecurity kit to help you teach them valuable online safety and security skills.

Cyber Career Pathways Tool - NICCS

Cyber Career Pathways Tool - NICCS

NICCS is the premier online resource for cybersecurity training, education, and career information.

Cybersecurity Career Map

Interactive Cybersecurity Career Map - NICCS

Are you interested in entering the cybersecurity workforce or advancing your career? Explore thousands of federal cybersecurity job openings across the country and outside of the United States by clicking on the map below or using the drop-down menu. Select an area to find open cybersecurity positions in your preferred city, state, country, and salary range.

Cybersecurity Training

KC7 Cyber: Cybersecurity Training

By playing through dozens of realistic cybersecurity intrusions you will progressively learn how to spot traces of malicious activity.

National Cybersecurity Center

National Cybersecurity Center: Cyber Force Initiative (Colorado)

The purpose of the Cyber Force Initiative is to quickly help students transition to a career in cybersecurity. Once the program application is completed, students will have access to all courses offered at the NCC: IT Fundamentals, Security Pro, Network Pro, and CyberDefense Pro.

Cybersecurity Career

Making Space: Making [the Pivot]: Resources to Jumpstart Your Cybersecurity Career

Entering into a new field can be overwhelming. With various roles and career paths in cybersecurity, you will need tools and a plan of attack. To get started, you have to identify a career path and locate opportunities to help you grow a professional network.

Cyber Degree Finder

CybersecurityDegrees.org: Cyber Degree Finder

To help you find your dream job, we have resources on schools offering cyber degrees, plus information on career paths, professional certificates, free online courses in security topics, and more.

Trade Schools Guide

Best-Trade-Schools.net: Trade Schools Guide

As technology advances rapidly, becoming a Cyber Security Specialist is a smart and timely career choice. This booming field is projected to be worth over $10.5 trillion by 2023, playing a crucial role in safeguarding national security.

Business

Coursera: Developing a Program for Your Business Specialization

Master the Fundamentals of Cybersecurity. Learn to assess cyber threats and protect business information assets.

Cyber Security Specialization

Coursera: Introduction to Cyber Security Specialization

Cyber Security. An introduction to modern information and system protection technology and methods.

Cybersecurity Foundations

LinkedIn Learning: Cybersecurity Foundations

Set a rock-solid foundation for your network, users, and data by learning about the basics of cybersecurity.

Great Learning

Great Learning: Advanced Cyber Security - Threats and Governance

Learn solutions for cyber-attacks with Advanced Cyber Security-Threats and Governance free course

Skill Share

Skill Share: Go From Zero to Hero

The field of technology is growing exponentially with the IT sector flourishing every day. Amidst such growth of the industry and increased concern for privacy, the demand for security is rising. Cybersecurity has become an everyday struggle for many businesses. Recent trends and statistics reveal that there is a huge increase in hacked and breached data from very common sources at workplaces. So go for this course to get a better understanding of cyber security!

American Indian Science & Engineering Society: AISES Membership

American Indian Science & Engineering Society: AISES Membership

Opportunities and Resources for Native Students in STEM

ApprenticePath

ApprenticePath: Discover Your Career Path

Jumpstart your career via paid apprenticeships

Bold.org

Bold.org: Computer Science Scholarships

The Best Scholarships for Prospective Computer Science Professionals with Upcoming Deadlines

CIAS

The Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security (CIAS): National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition

Established in 2001 as part of UTSA’s creation of a cybersecurity program, the CIAS is a research center on a mission to secure the nation’s infrastructure and foster a Culture of Cybersecurity.

CybersecuriTy

Culture of CybersecuriTy: Kids Activities

The CIAS K-12 Cybersecurity Program is designed to introduce students to cybersecurity education and possible career paths in STEM disciplines, especially cybersecurity. To increase interest and learning capabilities, this initiative is centered around the CyBear™ family.

CybersecuriTy

Code.Org: Computer Science at Home

Anyone can learn Computer Science. Start coding today.

Cyber.Org

Cyber.Org: Browse Free Cyber Curricula

CYBER.ORG empowers educators to teach cyber confidently, resulting in students with the skills and passion needed to succeed in the cyber workforce.

Cyber.Org

Cyber.org: Cyber@Home

There is something here for everyone with fun, project-based activities for elementary, middle, and high school students.

Purdue University

Fastport and Purdue University: Purdue Cyber Apprenticeship Program

These programs all provide earn and learn opportunities for participants with compensated experiential, effort-based employment and an industry-recognized educational component.

CyberScient

CyberScient: Kids Platform

Share your successes and struggles with a community of like-minded students who share your artistic goals on our public forums.

CyberScient

CyberDegrees.org: Cybersecurity Degrees

There are hundreds of different cybersecurity degrees.

K12 Cybersecurity Guide

Cybersecurity Guide: K12 Cybersecurity Guide

If you are a young person interested in pursuing a career in technology, it can be challenging to know where to start. While some schools may offer curriculum in technology, cybersecurity isn’t typically covered.

Girls Who Code

Girls Who Code: College Programs

Girls Who Code offers a wide range of programs designed to support college-aged students and early career professionals (18-25) in persisting in their computer science education and succeeding in their first internships and jobs.

IKeepSafe

IKeepSafe: Faux Paw Cybersecurity Superheros activities

Meet Faux Paw, an adventurous six-toed cat who loves technology. These fun books teach rules to promote the safe and healthy use of digital devices. Read or watch Faux Paw’s adventures using links below each book’s description.

IKeepSafe

IKeepSafe: Data Privacy Educator Training Course

Growing concerns about student data privacy can create hurdles for K12 educators working to expand access to edtech and digital innovations. EduPaths and iKeepSafe partnered to create four courses centered around data privacy in education.

Learn for Educators

Microsoft: Microsoft Learn for Educators

Equip your students with AI and tech skills for today—and tomorrow​

Natives in Tech

Natives in Tech

Cultivate a tech ecosystem of Native technologists crafting free and open source technology for Native communities.

Cybersecurity in the classroom

National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies: Cybersecurity in the classroom

Are you a Kindergarten through 12th grade (K-12) teacher or educator looking to incorporate cybersecurity into your lesson plans? Do you want to help your students learn about cyber concepts and career opportunities?

Veterans User Guide

National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies: Veterans User Guide

Veterans and military personnel looking to transition out of the armed forces, are you ready for your next mission?

picoCTF.org

Carnegie Mellon University: picoCTF.org

Watch our monthly YouTube lecture series on intro cybersecurity principles.

Breaking Into Cybersecurity: Podcast

Breaking Into Cybersecurity: Podcast by By Renee Small/Christophe Foulon

It’s a conversation about what you did before, why did you pivot into cyber, what the process you went through Breaking Into Cybersecurity, how you keep up, and advice/tips/tricks along the way.

GenCyber

GenCyber: GenCyber Camps

GenCyber provides cybersecurity experiences for students and teachers at the secondary level.

Roadtrip Nation

Roadtrip Nation: Information Security Engineers Career

Information Security Engineers Career Pathway

Cyber Center of Excellence

Cyber Center of Excellence (CCOE): Cyber Center of Excellence (CCOE) Cyber Career Map

Chart your personal path to a cyber career with the exploration dashboard and zoom in for jobs, education, resources and much more.

Cybersecurity Learning Hub

Salesforce: Cybersecurity Learning Hub

Learn in-demand skills and build your cybersecurity career path

Temple University

Temple University: Organizations We Love

These are the amazing 309 organizations that strive to make tech and info/cybersecurity opportunities and experiences accessible to everyone [1,2,3], and so they are the Organizations We Love (OWL)

Temple University CARE Lab

Temple University CARE Lab: Collegiate SECTF competition

The CARE Lab hosts social engineering competitions every summer! This event is open to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students. We partner with industry, government, and nonprofits to provide students with the best possible experiences and exposure to real world events.

SMARTFENSE

SMARTFENSE – Videojuegos educativos: Las aventuras de Gupi

Las Aventuras de Gupi es un videojuego lanzado por SMARTFENSE en el cual un pez llamado Gupi necesita la ayuda del usuario para no morder el anzuelo.

Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks: Cyber A.C.E.S. Program

Cyber A.C.E.S. provides the cybersecurity basics students need to have safer online experiences and become good digital citizens. Lessons are designed so they can be facilitated by anyone, regardless of their knowledge level, with each module tailored to a specific age group.

Code.org

Code.org: Code Break

A weekly challenge to engage students of all abilities, even those without computers.

TryHackMe

TryHackMe: Cyber security Training

Learn cyber security with fun gamified labs and challenges

Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu

Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu (WSC): Career Resources

The Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu (WSC), a 501(c)3 non-profit, is dedicated to raising awareness of cybersecurity career opportunities and advancement for women in the field, closing the gender gap and the overall workforce gap in information security roles.

STEMpack

Symantec and AAUW: STEMpack: Cyber Security

Cyber Security curriculum to inspire and introduce participants to cyber security and computer science.

CISA

CISA: Cybersecurity Workforce Training Guide

Released August 2021, the Cybersecurity Workforce Training Guide is for current and future federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) staff looking to expand their cybersecurity skills and career options.

Career in Cybersecurity

Center for Internet Security: Why Consider a Career in Cybersecurity?

As technology evolves and cybersecurity threats continue to grow, the need for qualified cybersecurity candidates only intensifies. But it's not always easy to fill these positions. That's why starting a career in cybersecurity is worth considering, especially for students or individuals who are looking for a career change.

CompTIA

CompTIA: State of the Tech Workforce

CompTIA’s State of the Tech Workforce, also known as Cyberstates, provides the definitive guide to tech workforce trends, the number of available jobs in technology, and tech industry employment statistics by state, metro area and nationwide.

C.A.K.E

C.A.K.E: Cyber Academy For Kids through Empowerment

CAKE - Cyber Academy for Kids through Empowerment - Founded by two industry professionals in the field of cybersecurity and information technology is teaching elementary, middle and high school students the fundamentals of cybersecurity.

CYBERSECURITYJOBS.COM

Cybersecurityjobs.com Training Fund

Our mission is to connect cybersecurity professionals with organizations in need of cybersecurity talent but putting people and employers together is just one side of the equation.

Cyber Seek

Cyber Seek

CyberSeek provides detailed, actionable data about supply and demand in the cybersecurity job market.

Cyber Virginia

Cyber Virginia: VIRGINIA VETERANS CYBER TRAINING PILOT

In an effort to address the growing demand of over 17,000 cyber jobs available across the state of Virginia, organizations have joined together with the Commonwealth of Virginia to sponsor free cyber training and industry-recognized certifications as part of a pilot program for veterans who want to live and work in the Commonwealth in the cyber field.

Cybrary

Cybrary: Cybersecurity Training and Career Development

Cybrary’s structured, hands-on cybersecurity courses and training empowers professionals to better protect their organizations.

Cyversity

Cyversity

To achieve the consistent representation of women, underrepresented communities, and all veterans in the cybersecurity industry through programs designed to diversify, educate, and empower.

Empow(H)er

Empow(H)er Cybersecurity

The goal of Empow(H)er Cybersecurity is to provide a platform for all women of color to grow their networks, be inspired, and feel empowered.

ESET

ESET: Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship

Two $10,000 scholarships will be awarded to graduate/undergraduate women pursuing a career in cybersecurity.

Fortinet

Fortinet: Veterans Program

Transitioning the military community into the cybersecurity industry through world class training.

Future Learn

Future Learn: Cybersecurity Courses

Explore online criminal activity and undergo cyber security training to protect yourself and others online, or prepare for a career in cyber security.

Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts: Ambassador Cybersecurity Safeguards Badge: Guard Your Movements

Identify data vulnerabilities in a typical day

Tech Scavenger Hunt

Girl Scouts: Brownie Cybersecurity Basics Badge Activity: Tech Scavenger Hunt

Do a scavenger hunt to explore how technology replaces everyday objects.

Digital Presence

Girl Scouts: Cadette Cybersecurity Safeguards Badge Activity: Inventory Your Digital Presence

Explore some of the types of data collected by websites and apps.

Daisy Cybersecurity Basics

Girl Scouts: Daisy Cybersecurity Basics Badge Activity: Protect Your Treasure

Explore how to keep something safe, like a computer, with layers of protection.

Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts: Junior Cybersecurity Basics Badge Activity: Roll with Protocols

Explore how computers send and receive information when sending messages.

Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts: Senior Cybersecurity Basics Badge Activity: Identify Functions and Privileges

Explore how cybersecurity professionals keep computer networks safe.

Hacker Highschool

Hacker Highschool

Hacker Highschool (HHS) started in 2003 as a means of teaching teens problem solving, resourcefulness, and empathy through hacking.

Center for Cyber Safety

Center for Cyber Safety and Education: Scholarships

The scholarships are part of an effort to bridge the cybersecurity workforce gap by providing future cybersecurity professionals across the globe with scholarships to prepare them for a rewarding career in this important field.

(ISC)2: Webcast series

(ISC)2: Webcast series

ISC2 produces complimentary webinars with high-quality content on an ongoing basis. Advance your knowledge on emerging issues and stay up-to-date on global trends and hot-button topics.

NICE K12

NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference

The NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference is the premier event for K-12th grade cybersecurity educators.

Microsoft: MakeCode

Microsoft: MakeCode

Microsoft MakeCode is a free online learn-to-code platform where anyone can build games, code devices, and mod Minecraft!

National Cyber Scholarship Foundation

National Cyber Scholarship Foundation

The initiative is designed to identify talent in high school and college students, and includes a comprehensive set of programs and supports that work together to create a more assured pipeline for building the next generation of cyber talent.

NextGen

NextGen CyberTalent: NextGen Candidate Programs

NextGen Cyber Talent conducts a cohort every month to educate and train underserved, underprivileged and diverse talents in Cybersecurity, risk, and compliance domains.

National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education

National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education: Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week

Cybersecurity Career Week is a campaign to promote the discovery of cybersecurity careers and share resources that increase understanding of multiple learning pathways and credentials that lead to careers.

National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education

National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education: 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

First Job in Cybersecurity

NICE: The Challenge of That First Job in Cybersecurity – Entry Level Roles and How to Qualify

This webinar will explore the unique challenges and opportunities from the perspective of educators, employers, and job-seekers.

Cybersecurity Academy

Palo Alto Networks: Cybersecurity Academy

World-class curriculum and programs specifically designed for K-12, colleges and universities.

Certified Cybersecurity Entry-Level Technician

Palo Alto Networks: Certified Cybersecurity Entry-Level Technician (PCCET) program

The PCCET certification covers fundamental cybersecurity, network security, cloud security, and SOC security principles.

Cybersecurity Lab

PBS: The Cybersecurity Lab

Whenever we go online—to shop, chat with our friends, or do anything else—we put ourselves at risk of cybercrime. Computer viruses can corrupt our files, hackers can steal our data, and criminals can trick us into revealing sensitive information. But luckily there are simple steps we can take to protect our digital lives.

RangeForce

RangeForce: Cybersecurity Training

Take your cyber skills to the next level. Access a limited number of hands-on cybersecurity training modules for free, forever.

SANS: Diversity Cyber Academy

SANS: Diversity Cyber Academy

Facing the cybersecurity challenge, SANS Diversity Cyber Academy offers cybersecurity training scholarships for minorities and women.

SANS Institute

SANS Institute: Free Cyber Security Training

Learn the Fundamentals of Cyber Security for Free!

#CyberSmarts

Scholastic: #CyberSmarts

As your kids discover the power of the internet, make discussing the do’s and don’t’s of online behavior a priority.

Tynker: Coding for Kids

Tynker: Coding for Kids

Tynker is the fun way to learn programming and develop problem-solving & critical thinking skills.

US Cyber Challenge

US Cyber Challenge

USCC’s goal is to find 10,000 of America’s best and brightest to fill the ranks of cybersecurity professionals where their skills can be of the greatest value to the nation.

Katzcy: US Cyber Games

Katzcy: US Cyber Games

The mission of the US Cyber Games® is to bring talented cybersecurity athletes, coaches, and industry leaders together to build an elite US Cyber Team for global cybersecurity competition.

Air Force Association

Air Force Association: Elementary School Cyber Education Initiative

​​​The CyberPatriot Elementary School Cyber Education Initiative (ESCEI) is a set of three fun, interactive learning modules aimed at increasing grade K-6 students’ awareness of online safety and cyber​security principles. Supplemental activities are also available to get students collaborating with each other about their newly learned cyber skills!

Varonis

Varonis: Which Cybersecurity Career Is Right For Me?

Finding the right career path in the cybersecurity industry isn’t always easy. We interviewed cybersecurity experts to find out what inspired them!

University of Washington

University of Washington: Access Computing Team

AccessComputing helps students with disabilities pursue degrees and careers in computing fields through inclusive academic and mentoring programs.

Black Girls Code

Black Girls Code

Since 2011, Black Girls Code has supported girls of color in tech through coding education and more. We partner with schools and organizations to offer a range of programs, both in-person and virtual, for ages 7-25.

Women in Security and Privacy

Women in Security and Privacy

We are advancing women and underrepresented communities to lead the future of security and privacy.

Kalinda Raina

Kalinda Raina: Raising the Digital Future

Let's talk real world solutions for raising children in a world where every bad decision they make will exist on the Internet for any curious college admission counselor or job recruiter to find.

CompTIA

CompTIA: Cybersecurity: Skills, Tips, and Advice From Our Panel of Experts

CompTIA has brought together a panel of cybersecurity experts to share their knowledge and experience with seasoned IT pros and those interested in starting a career in cybersecurity.

KnowBe4 Children’s Interactive Cybersecurity Activity Kit

KnowBe4 Children’s Interactive Cybersecurity Activity Kit

Looking for a way to talk about online safety and security with your children? KnowBe4 provides a fun and interactive cybersecurity kit to help you teach them valuable online safety and security skills.

Cyber Career Pathways Tool - NICCS

Cyber Career Pathways Tool - NICCS

NICCS is the premier online resource for cybersecurity training, education, and career information.

Cybersecurity Career Map

Interactive Cybersecurity Career Map - NICCS

Are you interested in entering the cybersecurity workforce or advancing your career? Explore thousands of federal cybersecurity job openings across the country and outside of the United States by clicking on the map below or using the drop-down menu. Select an area to find open cybersecurity positions in your preferred city, state, country, and salary range.

Cybersecurity Training

KC7 Cyber: Cybersecurity Training

By playing through dozens of realistic cybersecurity intrusions you will progressively learn how to spot traces of malicious activity.

National Cybersecurity Center

National Cybersecurity Center: Cyber Force Initiative (Colorado)

The purpose of the Cyber Force Initiative is to quickly help students transition to a career in cybersecurity. Once the program application is completed, students will have access to all courses offered at the NCC: IT Fundamentals, Security Pro, Network Pro, and CyberDefense Pro.

Cybersecurity Career

Making Space: Making [the Pivot]: Resources to Jumpstart Your Cybersecurity Career

Entering into a new field can be overwhelming. With various roles and career paths in cybersecurity, you will need tools and a plan of attack. To get started, you have to identify a career path and locate opportunities to help you grow a professional network.

Cyber Degree Finder

CybersecurityDegrees.org: Cyber Degree Finder

To help you find your dream job, we have resources on schools offering cyber degrees, plus information on career paths, professional certificates, free online courses in security topics, and more.

Trade Schools Guide

Best-Trade-Schools.net: Trade Schools Guide

As technology advances rapidly, becoming a Cyber Security Specialist is a smart and timely career choice. This booming field is projected to be worth over $10.5 trillion by 2023, playing a crucial role in safeguarding national security.

Business

Coursera: Developing a Program for Your Business Specialization

Master the Fundamentals of Cybersecurity. Learn to assess cyber threats and protect business information assets.

Cyber Security Specialization

Coursera: Introduction to Cyber Security Specialization

Cyber Security. An introduction to modern information and system protection technology and methods.

Cybersecurity Foundations

LinkedIn Learning: Cybersecurity Foundations

Set a rock-solid foundation for your network, users, and data by learning about the basics of cybersecurity.

Great Learning

Great Learning: Advanced Cyber Security - Threats and Governance

Learn solutions for cyber-attacks with Advanced Cyber Security-Threats and Governance free course

Skill Share

Skill Share: Go From Zero to Hero

The field of technology is growing exponentially with the IT sector flourishing every day. Amidst such growth of the industry and increased concern for privacy, the demand for security is rising. Cybersecurity has become an everyday struggle for many businesses. Recent trends and statistics reveal that there is a huge increase in hacked and breached data from very common sources at workplaces. So go for this course to get a better understanding of cyber security!

American Indian Science & Engineering Society: AISES Membership

American Indian Science & Engineering Society: AISES Membership

Opportunities and Resources for Native Students in STEM

ApprenticePath

ApprenticePath: Discover Your Career Path

Jumpstart your career via paid apprenticeships

Bold.org

Bold.org: Computer Science Scholarships

The Best Scholarships for Prospective Computer Science Professionals with Upcoming Deadlines

CIAS

The Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security (CIAS): National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition

Established in 2001 as part of UTSA’s creation of a cybersecurity program, the CIAS is a research center on a mission to secure the nation’s infrastructure and foster a Culture of Cybersecurity.

CybersecuriTy

Culture of CybersecuriTy: Kids Activities

The CIAS K-12 Cybersecurity Program is designed to introduce students to cybersecurity education and possible career paths in STEM disciplines, especially cybersecurity. To increase interest and learning capabilities, this initiative is centered around the CyBear™ family.

CybersecuriTy

Code.Org: Computer Science at Home

Anyone can learn Computer Science. Start coding today.

Cyber.Org

Cyber.Org: Browse Free Cyber Curricula

CYBER.ORG empowers educators to teach cyber confidently, resulting in students with the skills and passion needed to succeed in the cyber workforce.

Cyber.Org

Cyber.org: Cyber@Home

There is something here for everyone with fun, project-based activities for elementary, middle, and high school students.

Purdue University

Fastport and Purdue University: Purdue Cyber Apprenticeship Program

These programs all provide earn and learn opportunities for participants with compensated experiential, effort-based employment and an industry-recognized educational component.

CyberScient

CyberScient: Kids Platform

Share your successes and struggles with a community of like-minded students who share your artistic goals on our public forums.

CyberScient

CyberDegrees.org: Cybersecurity Degrees

There are hundreds of different cybersecurity degrees.

K12 Cybersecurity Guide

Cybersecurity Guide: K12 Cybersecurity Guide

If you are a young person interested in pursuing a career in technology, it can be challenging to know where to start. While some schools may offer curriculum in technology, cybersecurity isn’t typically covered.

Girls Who Code

Girls Who Code: College Programs

Girls Who Code offers a wide range of programs designed to support college-aged students and early career professionals (18-25) in persisting in their computer science education and succeeding in their first internships and jobs.

IKeepSafe

IKeepSafe: Faux Paw Cybersecurity Superheros activities

Meet Faux Paw, an adventurous six-toed cat who loves technology. These fun books teach rules to promote the safe and healthy use of digital devices. Read or watch Faux Paw’s adventures using links below each book’s description.

IKeepSafe

IKeepSafe: Data Privacy Educator Training Course

Growing concerns about student data privacy can create hurdles for K12 educators working to expand access to edtech and digital innovations. EduPaths and iKeepSafe partnered to create four courses centered around data privacy in education.

Learn for Educators

Microsoft: Microsoft Learn for Educators

Equip your students with AI and tech skills for today—and tomorrow​

Natives in Tech

Natives in Tech

Cultivate a tech ecosystem of Native technologists crafting free and open source technology for Native communities.

Cybersecurity in the classroom

National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies: Cybersecurity in the classroom

Are you a Kindergarten through 12th grade (K-12) teacher or educator looking to incorporate cybersecurity into your lesson plans? Do you want to help your students learn about cyber concepts and career opportunities?

Veterans User Guide

National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies: Veterans User Guide

Veterans and military personnel looking to transition out of the armed forces, are you ready for your next mission?

picoCTF.org

Carnegie Mellon University: picoCTF.org

Watch our monthly YouTube lecture series on intro cybersecurity principles.

Breaking Into Cybersecurity: Podcast

Breaking Into Cybersecurity: Podcast by By Renee Small/Christophe Foulon

It’s a conversation about what you did before, why did you pivot into cyber, what the process you went through Breaking Into Cybersecurity, how you keep up, and advice/tips/tricks along the way.

GenCyber

GenCyber: GenCyber Camps

GenCyber provides cybersecurity experiences for students and teachers at the secondary level.

Roadtrip Nation

Roadtrip Nation: Information Security Engineers Career

Information Security Engineers Career Pathway

Cyber Center of Excellence

Cyber Center of Excellence (CCOE): Cyber Center of Excellence (CCOE) Cyber Career Map

Chart your personal path to a cyber career with the exploration dashboard and zoom in for jobs, education, resources and much more.

Cybersecurity Learning Hub

Salesforce: Cybersecurity Learning Hub

Learn in-demand skills and build your cybersecurity career path

Temple University

Temple University: Organizations We Love

These are the amazing 309 organizations that strive to make tech and info/cybersecurity opportunities and experiences accessible to everyone [1,2,3], and so they are the Organizations We Love (OWL)

Temple University CARE Lab

Temple University CARE Lab: Collegiate SECTF competition

The CARE Lab hosts social engineering competitions every summer! This event is open to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students. We partner with industry, government, and nonprofits to provide students with the best possible experiences and exposure to real world events.

SMARTFENSE

SMARTFENSE – Videojuegos educativos: Las aventuras de Gupi

Las Aventuras de Gupi es un videojuego lanzado por SMARTFENSE en el cual un pez llamado Gupi necesita la ayuda del usuario para no morder el anzuelo.

Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks: Cyber A.C.E.S. Program

Cyber A.C.E.S. provides the cybersecurity basics students need to have safer online experiences and become good digital citizens. Lessons are designed so they can be facilitated by anyone, regardless of their knowledge level, with each module tailored to a specific age group.

Code.org

Code.org: Code Break

A weekly challenge to engage students of all abilities, even those without computers.

TryHackMe

TryHackMe: Cyber security Training

Learn cyber security with fun gamified labs and challenges

Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu

Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu (WSC): Career Resources

The Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu (WSC), a 501(c)3 non-profit, is dedicated to raising awareness of cybersecurity career opportunities and advancement for women in the field, closing the gender gap and the overall workforce gap in information security roles.

STEMpack

Symantec and AAUW: STEMpack: Cyber Security

Cyber Security curriculum to inspire and introduce participants to cyber security and computer science.

CISA

CISA: Cybersecurity Workforce Training Guide

Released August 2021, the Cybersecurity Workforce Training Guide is for current and future federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) staff looking to expand their cybersecurity skills and career options.

Career in Cybersecurity

Center for Internet Security: Why Consider a Career in Cybersecurity?

As technology evolves and cybersecurity threats continue to grow, the need for qualified cybersecurity candidates only intensifies. But it's not always easy to fill these positions. That's why starting a career in cybersecurity is worth considering, especially for students or individuals who are looking for a career change.

CompTIA

CompTIA: State of the Tech Workforce

CompTIA’s State of the Tech Workforce, also known as Cyberstates, provides the definitive guide to tech workforce trends, the number of available jobs in technology, and tech industry employment statistics by state, metro area and nationwide.

C.A.K.E

C.A.K.E: Cyber Academy For Kids through Empowerment

CAKE - Cyber Academy for Kids through Empowerment - Founded by two industry professionals in the field of cybersecurity and information technology is teaching elementary, middle and high school students the fundamentals of cybersecurity.

CYBERSECURITYJOBS.COM

Cybersecurityjobs.com Training Fund

Our mission is to connect cybersecurity professionals with organizations in need of cybersecurity talent but putting people and employers together is just one side of the equation.

Cyber Seek

Cyber Seek

CyberSeek provides detailed, actionable data about supply and demand in the cybersecurity job market.

Cyber Virginia

Cyber Virginia: VIRGINIA VETERANS CYBER TRAINING PILOT

In an effort to address the growing demand of over 17,000 cyber jobs available across the state of Virginia, organizations have joined together with the Commonwealth of Virginia to sponsor free cyber training and industry-recognized certifications as part of a pilot program for veterans who want to live and work in the Commonwealth in the cyber field.

Cybrary

Cybrary: Cybersecurity Training and Career Development

Cybrary’s structured, hands-on cybersecurity courses and training empowers professionals to better protect their organizations.

Cyversity

Cyversity

To achieve the consistent representation of women, underrepresented communities, and all veterans in the cybersecurity industry through programs designed to diversify, educate, and empower.

Empow(H)er

Empow(H)er Cybersecurity

The goal of Empow(H)er Cybersecurity is to provide a platform for all women of color to grow their networks, be inspired, and feel empowered.

ESET

ESET: Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship

Two $10,000 scholarships will be awarded to graduate/undergraduate women pursuing a career in cybersecurity.

Fortinet

Fortinet: Veterans Program

Transitioning the military community into the cybersecurity industry through world class training.

Future Learn

Future Learn: Cybersecurity Courses

Explore online criminal activity and undergo cyber security training to protect yourself and others online, or prepare for a career in cyber security.

Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts: Ambassador Cybersecurity Safeguards Badge: Guard Your Movements

Identify data vulnerabilities in a typical day

Tech Scavenger Hunt

Girl Scouts: Brownie Cybersecurity Basics Badge Activity: Tech Scavenger Hunt

Do a scavenger hunt to explore how technology replaces everyday objects.

Digital Presence

Girl Scouts: Cadette Cybersecurity Safeguards Badge Activity: Inventory Your Digital Presence

Explore some of the types of data collected by websites and apps.

Daisy Cybersecurity Basics

Girl Scouts: Daisy Cybersecurity Basics Badge Activity: Protect Your Treasure

Explore how to keep something safe, like a computer, with layers of protection.

Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts: Junior Cybersecurity Basics Badge Activity: Roll with Protocols

Explore how computers send and receive information when sending messages.

Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts: Senior Cybersecurity Basics Badge Activity: Identify Functions and Privileges

Explore how cybersecurity professionals keep computer networks safe.

Hacker Highschool

Hacker Highschool

Hacker Highschool (HHS) started in 2003 as a means of teaching teens problem solving, resourcefulness, and empathy through hacking.

Center for Cyber Safety

Center for Cyber Safety and Education: Scholarships

The scholarships are part of an effort to bridge the cybersecurity workforce gap by providing future cybersecurity professionals across the globe with scholarships to prepare them for a rewarding career in this important field.

(ISC)2: Webcast series

(ISC)2: Webcast series

ISC2 produces complimentary webinars with high-quality content on an ongoing basis. Advance your knowledge on emerging issues and stay up-to-date on global trends and hot-button topics.

NICE K12

NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference

The NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference is the premier event for K-12th grade cybersecurity educators.

Microsoft: MakeCode

Microsoft: MakeCode

Microsoft MakeCode is a free online learn-to-code platform where anyone can build games, code devices, and mod Minecraft!

National Cyber Scholarship Foundation

National Cyber Scholarship Foundation

The initiative is designed to identify talent in high school and college students, and includes a comprehensive set of programs and supports that work together to create a more assured pipeline for building the next generation of cyber talent.

NextGen

NextGen CyberTalent: NextGen Candidate Programs

NextGen Cyber Talent conducts a cohort every month to educate and train underserved, underprivileged and diverse talents in Cybersecurity, risk, and compliance domains.

National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education

National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education: Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week

Cybersecurity Career Week is a campaign to promote the discovery of cybersecurity careers and share resources that increase understanding of multiple learning pathways and credentials that lead to careers.

National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education

National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education: 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

First Job in Cybersecurity

NICE: The Challenge of That First Job in Cybersecurity – Entry Level Roles and How to Qualify

This webinar will explore the unique challenges and opportunities from the perspective of educators, employers, and job-seekers.

Cybersecurity Academy

Palo Alto Networks: Cybersecurity Academy

World-class curriculum and programs specifically designed for K-12, colleges and universities.

Certified Cybersecurity Entry-Level Technician

Palo Alto Networks: Certified Cybersecurity Entry-Level Technician (PCCET) program

The PCCET certification covers fundamental cybersecurity, network security, cloud security, and SOC security principles.

Cybersecurity Lab

PBS: The Cybersecurity Lab

Whenever we go online—to shop, chat with our friends, or do anything else—we put ourselves at risk of cybercrime. Computer viruses can corrupt our files, hackers can steal our data, and criminals can trick us into revealing sensitive information. But luckily there are simple steps we can take to protect our digital lives.

RangeForce

RangeForce: Cybersecurity Training

Take your cyber skills to the next level. Access a limited number of hands-on cybersecurity training modules for free, forever.

SANS: Diversity Cyber Academy

SANS: Diversity Cyber Academy

Facing the cybersecurity challenge, SANS Diversity Cyber Academy offers cybersecurity training scholarships for minorities and women.

SANS Institute

SANS Institute: Free Cyber Security Training

Learn the Fundamentals of Cyber Security for Free!

#CyberSmarts

Scholastic: #CyberSmarts

As your kids discover the power of the internet, make discussing the do’s and don’t’s of online behavior a priority.

Tynker: Coding for Kids

Tynker: Coding for Kids

Tynker is the fun way to learn programming and develop problem-solving & critical thinking skills.

US Cyber Challenge

US Cyber Challenge

USCC’s goal is to find 10,000 of America’s best and brightest to fill the ranks of cybersecurity professionals where their skills can be of the greatest value to the nation.

Katzcy: US Cyber Games

Katzcy: US Cyber Games

The mission of the US Cyber Games® is to bring talented cybersecurity athletes, coaches, and industry leaders together to build an elite US Cyber Team for global cybersecurity competition.

Air Force Association

Air Force Association: Elementary School Cyber Education Initiative

​​​The CyberPatriot Elementary School Cyber Education Initiative (ESCEI) is a set of three fun, interactive learning modules aimed at increasing grade K-6 students’ awareness of online safety and cyber​security principles. Supplemental activities are also available to get students collaborating with each other about their newly learned cyber skills!

Varonis

Varonis: Which Cybersecurity Career Is Right For Me?

Finding the right career path in the cybersecurity industry isn’t always easy. We interviewed cybersecurity experts to find out what inspired them!

University of Washington

University of Washington: Access Computing Team

AccessComputing helps students with disabilities pursue degrees and careers in computing fields through inclusive academic and mentoring programs.

Black Girls Code

Black Girls Code

Since 2011, Black Girls Code has supported girls of color in tech through coding education and more. We partner with schools and organizations to offer a range of programs, both in-person and virtual, for ages 7-25.

Women in Security and Privacy

Women in Security and Privacy

We are advancing women and underrepresented communities to lead the future of security and privacy.

Kalinda Raina

Kalinda Raina: Raising the Digital Future

Let's talk real world solutions for raising children in a world where every bad decision they make will exist on the Internet for any curious college admission counselor or job recruiter to find.

CompTIA

CompTIA: Cybersecurity: Skills, Tips, and Advice From Our Panel of Experts

CompTIA has brought together a panel of cybersecurity experts to share their knowledge and experience with seasoned IT pros and those interested in starting a career in cybersecurity.

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