National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Topic 2 of 4
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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Topic 2 of 4
Date:
October 8, 2018
Time:
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM PDT
Registration:
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Event Description:
October Marks the 15th Annual National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Since 2004, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) has represented a collaborative effort between government, nonprofit and industry to ensure that all Americans have the information they need to stay safer and more secure online. Co-led by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), NCSAM has grown exponentially – reaching consumers and organizations nationwide and encouraging all internet users to be #CyberAware.
For the next 4 weeks, Don Hartung from H3Systems will hold short seminars discussing the following topics:
- Week 1 October 1: Make Your Home a Haven for Online Safety
- Week 2 October 8: Millions of Rewarding Jobs: Educating for a Career in Cybersecurity
- Week 3 October 15: It’s Everyone’s Job to Ensure Online Safety at Work
- Week 4 October 22: Safeguarding the Nation’s Critical Infrastructure
This event is free for all members, but you must register to attend. Each session requires separate registration.
For this session, Week 2 October 8: Millions of Rewarding Jobs: Educating for a Career in Cybersecurity the discussion will be:
A key risk to our economy and security continues to be the shortage of cybersecurity professionals to safeguard our ever-expanding cyber ecosystem. Raising the next generation of interested and capable cybersecurity professionals is a starting point to building stronger defenses. There are limitless opportunities to educate students of all ages – from high school into higher education and beyond – on the field of cybersecurity as
they consider their options. In addition, veterans and individuals who are looking for a new career or reentering the workforce should explore the multitude of well-paying and rewarding jobs available.
they consider their options. In addition, veterans and individuals who are looking for a new career or reentering the workforce should explore the multitude of well-paying and rewarding jobs available.