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2026 Cybersecurity Career Week event held by SANS in coordination with NICE
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | 2:30 - 6:00 PM ET
Location: U.S. Capitol Visitors Center, SVC 212-10
Learn more and register here.

Join us for a timely conversation co-hosted by the Senate Cybersecurity Caucus, SANS GIAC, and NIST NICE, featuring expert discussion on building the cybersecurity workforce our nation needs to compete and lead in the digital economy. As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, this event will spotlight innovative solutions for developing a skilled, adaptable talent pipeline — a key driver of American economic growth and national competitiveness.

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Challenge: Six Day #mycyberjob Media Challenge 
October 19-24, 2026 
X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and other
Tag: @NISTCyber

Take out your phones and join others in sharing your short videos, pictures, or stories on social media about what you love most about #mycyberjob. Throughout the week we are challenging those who work in cybersecurity to reflect on their own workforce experiences. Help spread cybersecurity career awareness by participating in our #mycyberjob challenge. Share at least one reason you love your job in cybersecurity each day of the week between October 19-24, 2026. We can’t wait to see your posts! Make sure to include the hashtag: #mycyberjob, #cybercareerweek, #ChooseCyber and @NISTCyber

Monday, October 19

X Chat: NIST Chat #CyberCareerChat #CyberCareerWeek #MyCyberJob
Oct. 19, 2026 |12:00-12:30 PM ET 
Join the discussion: #CyberCareerChat Join the #CyberCareerChat X chat to celebrate Cybersecurity Career Week, a campaign led by @NISTCyber that inspires and promotes the exploration of cybersecurity careers. @NISTCyber and NICE partners will answer career questions and share resources. The public is invited to engage in the discussion!

Tuesday, October 20

Breaking Into Cybersecurity: Real Stories from Recent Graduates (Webinar)
October 20, 2026 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM EST
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Breaking into cybersecurity can feel overwhelming but it doesn't have to be! As part of Cybersecurity Career Week, join Karen Wetzel, Director of the NICE Program at NIST, as she sits down with recent graduates from the SANS EDU Undergraduate Program and SANS Cyber Academies for an honest, real-world conversation about what it actually takes to launch a career in cybersecurity.

Hear directly from those who recently made the leap — how they landed their first roles, the steps they took to make themselves as marketable as possible, and the advice they wish they had when they were just starting out. Whether you are a current student, a career changer, or just exploring the field, this is your chance to get actionable insights from people who were sitting exactly where you are not long ago.

You will walk away with:

• Real strategies for making yourself stand out in a competitive job market
• Honest perspectives on what worked and what they would do differently
• A clear picture of the career pathways available and how to pursue them

This webinar's goal is to provide you with actionable steps to build your career, prepare you to be as marketable as possible, and set you up for success when pursuing that first job in the cybersecurity marketplace.

Wednesday, October 21

NICE Webinar: Helping to Chart the Course - Unlocking Student Pathways into Cybersecurity Careers
October 21, 2026 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM EST
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School educators, advisors, and counselors all play a critical role in expanding entry points into a rewarding cybersecurity career and guiding individuals toward rewarding cybersecurity futures. Connecting early career awareness and discovery efforts to active learning and career planning resources helps ensure that students have a clear understanding of the roles available and how to take actionable steps to chart a successful career pathway.

In this webinar, you will:

• Explore interactive tools and practical career-mapping resources
• Discover how these resources can be used to align student interests and strengths with careers based on Work Roles in the NICE Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity (NICE Framework)
• Learn adaptable strategies to help students build their own cybersecurity career pathways

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