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Get ready for Cybersecurity Career Week! This campaign celebrates the people and pathways that make our digital world safer. Whether you’re just starting out, considering a career shift, or looking to inspire others, this is your moment to explore the possibilities in cybersecurity.
Join Cybersecurity Career Week, October 19–24, 2026, and help build a safer, more secure future. Visit nist.gov/nice/ccw to learn more now!
PLAN TO PARTICIPATE!
Take the next step by making your Cybersecurity Career Week Commitment! Tell us how you plan to get involved — from sharing your journey on social media, to leading a classroom discussion, to organizing an event at your workplace. Big or small, every action strengthens our collective impact. Add your commitment to the activity portal today!
EXPLORE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES!
Discover ways to connect, learn, and celebrate throughout Cybersecurity Career Week! Browse our featured lineup of webinars, social media challenges, and panel discussions below to find the opportunities that fit your interests and schedule.
- Securing American’s Future: Preparing Today’s Workforce for Tomorrow’s Cyber Careers
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | 2:30 - 6:00 PM ET
Location: U.S. Capitol Visitors Center, Washington, DC
This event– held by SANS in coordination with NICE – will feature expert discussion on building the cybersecurity workforce our nation needs to compete and lead in the digital economy.
Learn more and register here. - Networking Like a Leader: Building Authentic Connections That Create Opportunities
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
This engaging and interactive session takes a fresh look at networking as a leadership skill rather than a transactional activity. Participants will learn practical strategies for building authentic relationships, communicating with purpose, and creating meaningful connections that lead to long-term personal and professional success.
Learn more and register here. - Challenge: Six Day #mycyberjob Media Challenge
October 19-24, 2026 (All Week)
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. - 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. - Breaking Into Cybersecurity: Real Stories from Recent Graduates (Webinar)
October 20, 2026 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
This webinar – held by SANS in coordination with NICE – will 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.
Learn more and register here. - Helping to Chart the Course - Unlocking Student Pathways into Cybersecurity Careers (Webinar)
October 21, 2026 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
During 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), and learn adaptable strategies to help students build their own cybersecurity career pathways.
Learn more and register here. - Cyber Career Realities Revealed: Panel Across NICE Framework Work Role Categories (Webinar)
October 22, 2026 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
During this webinar, you will discover key skills and foundational competencies required to excel in various cybersecurity domains, and learn actionable strategies to align your personal strengths and interests with the cyber career path that fits you best.
Learn more and register here.
Explore Community Events and Activities
LOOKING FOR INSPIRATION?
Visit our Past Events and Engagement Ideas pages to discover creative activities hosted by organizations across the country and find ideas you can use or adapt for your community.
Cybersecurity Career Week is coordinated by NICE and supported by a community of government, academic, non-profit, and private industry stakeholders. Commercial entities, materials, and resources provided in support of Cybersecurity Career Week may be included in this email or on the nist.gov/nice/ccw web site or linked web sites. Such identification is not intended to imply recommendation or endorsement by NIST.
INFORMATION AND UPDATES
Cybersecurity Career Week is coordinated by NICE and supported by a community of government, academic, non-profit, and private industry stakeholders. Commercial entities, materials, and resources provided in support of Cybersecurity Career Week may be included in this email or on the nist.gov/nice/ccw web site or linked web sites. Such identification is not intended to imply recommendation or endorsement by NIST.