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Cybersecurity Career Week Events and Activities

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Pins in purple indicate activities from Cybersecurity Career Ambassadors.

Activity Title (if applicable) Organization/Individual Date Location Address More info
Event OSINT Challenge The CARE Lab at Temple University 10/14/2024 Virtual More info
Event In-person Cybersecurity event CyberCulture LLC 10/16/2024 In-person Fairfax, VA More info
Event Empowering Women in Cybersecurity Empowering Women in Cybersecurity 10/16/2024 In-person More info
Event Cyber Women's Leadership Speaker's Series Darktrace Federal 10/17/2024 In-person Arlington, VA More info
Event Youth Cyber Summit Iowa State University 10/12/2024 In-person Ames, IA More info
Event GEARING UP FOR CYBERSECURITY CAREER WEEK KICKOFF EVENT NICE | SANS Capitol Hill 2024: Building a Skilled and Diverse Cybersecurity Workforce SANS Institute 09/19/2024 In-person and Virtual Washington, DC , DC More info
Event Competition: Cybersecurity Careers Capture the Flag Competition VA Cyber Range 10/14/2024 Virtual More info
Event Competition: Space Grand Challenge 2024 Sandbox Series California Cybersecurity Institute 10/14/2024 Virtual More info
Event Workshop: Capture the Flag (CTF) Workshop Virginia Cyber Range 10/14/2024 Virtual More info
Event SANS Webinar: Cybersecurity Career Journeys: From the SANS Experts SANS 10/15/2024 Virtual More info
Event OSINT Challenge The CARE Lab at Temple University 10/14/2024 Virtual More info
Event PSA Contest The CARE Lab at Temple University 09/01/2024 Virtual More info
Event Cyber Education Night Montgomery County Intermediate Unit 10/16/2024 In-person Blue Bell, PA More info
Event The Patriots Cybersecurity Olympics at Bowie State University Department of Technology & Security Bowie State University 10/23/2024 In-person Bowie, MD More info
Event HBCU Week North Carolina Central University (NCCU) 08/27/2024 Virtual More info
Event Night of Cyber Center for Cybersecurity at the University of West Florida 10/30/2024 In-person Pensacola, FL More info
Event Cyber Saturday Capitol Technology University 10/05/2024 In-person and Virtual Laurel, MD More info
Event Alabama Lieutenant Governor's Cup The University of Alabama in Huntsville 10/14/2024 Virtual More info
Event Careers in IT and Cyber Fair University of Hawaii 10/10/2024 In-person Kapolei, HI More info
Event Careers in Tech and Intelligence Fair University of Hawaii 10/11/2024 In-person Honolulu, HI More info
Event Filling the Cyber Workforce Gap: Talent Development Initiatives at CISA Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency 10/16/2024 Virtual More info
Event Girls in Tech Summit University Arkansas Little Rock 10/15/2024 In-person Conway, AR More info
Event Vol State Cybersecurity Awareness Event Tennessee Tech University / CEROC 10/21/2024 In-person Gallatin, TN More info
Event WiCyS Virtual Career Fair Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) 09/25/2024 Virtual More info
Proclamation Shaw High School
Proclamation Calvin University
Proclamation Black Duck Software
Proclamation Individual
Proclamation Universidad de Santiago de Chile More info
Proclamation Wells Fargo
Proclamation Tularosa Communications
Proclamation Public
Proclamation SANS Institute
Proclamation Re Sustainbility
Proclamation Moe Better Farms More info
Proclamation Jones Computing industries Inc
Proclamation Dr. Daniel W. Kwong
Proclamation Security Safe
Proclamation Harasoft Inc
Proclamation Center for Cybersecurity at the University of West Florida
Proclamation Capitol Technology University
Proclamation truett mcconnell university More info
Proclamation Handphone Community More info
Multimedia Check back on our website https://www.cyberqubits.com/ for a blog about the opportunities in cybersecurity and visit our social media during Cybersecurity Career Week. CYBER QUBITS More info
Multimedia I will share my cybersecurity career journey on social media [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-njeri-712332256/] and plan to attend many of the training opportunities offered throughout the week. Calvin University
Multimedia I plan to develop social media posts exploring the cybersecurity jobs related to planning, analyzing, and implementing security plans and initiatives. check-in at https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-njeri-712332256/ AI cross functional team Calvin University
Multimedia I plan to interact with pen testing professionals to develop more unique and reliable options to counter cyber threats and help promote cybersecurity careers. Bio-crystals Inc
Multimedia I plan to support CYbersecurity Career Week by posting a story on my blog highlighting the opportunities in cybersecurity and the need for more cybersecurity professionals and support through social media https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlestippett/.
Black Duck Software More info
Multimedia We plan to provide daily articles about Cybersecurity Roles and Profiles https://diplomadociberseguridad.com/ I will also post via social media https://www.linkedin.com/in/clobos/ Universidad de Santiago de Chile More info
Multimedia I will promote resources via social media posts. https://www.tularosa.net/ Tularosa Communications More info
Multimedia We will share the social media posts of CCW in our Facebook and LinkedIn Pages and Groups. National Association of Data Protection Officers of the Philippines (NADPOP)
Multimedia I will create a a short blog and a post about it on my personal blog deeptechwriter.wordpress.com and a LinkedIn post here. https://deeptechwriter.wordpress.com/ WhiteBoardCo More info
Multimedia Inteligencia computacional e cyber security https://www.linkedin.com/in/hernane-bini/ HB Cybersecurity
Multimedia Share on social media opportunities in cybersecurity and engage with any free training available during the week. Student
Multimedia I plan to host a cybersecurity meet-up and online webinar on careers in cybersecurity. https://www.malinitalkscyber.com/ Malini Talks Cyber
Multimedia Support through social media and will be engaging in any educational resources or events that are applicable. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jose-illa-usmc-veteran/ Self
Multimedia 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 14-19, 2024. We can’t wait to see your posts! Make sure to include the hashtag: #mycyberjob, #cybercareerweek, #ChooseCyber and @NISTCyber NIST/NICE More info
Multimedia I plan prepare a few blogs to publish on Medium about my career journey, resources, and about different roles in this field. Self More info
Multimedia Best self help in cyber world, Pause, think and act. Save the World and Save the Nation. Career options in cyber. Re Sustainbility
Multimedia Facebook, x, Linkedin, mydigital.dev Moe Better Farms
Multimedia . Security Safe
Multimedia I will be creating videos targetting multiple audiences: for example for k-12 phishing, using AI, and the cybersecurity careers that connect with these topics AQUATIC More info
Multimedia I will be promoting the need for cybersecurity workers on social media and through teaching co-workers Individual
Multimedia I will be developing and posting a social media poster celebrating Cybersecurity Career Week connected with health technology with accompanying captions NA
Multimedia I plan to write an article about Cybersecurity Career Week. Artificially Digital
Multimedia The Privacy & Data Security will be listing blogs about Cybersecurity Awareness and will connect with careers in cybersecurity. National Association of Black Compliance & Risk Management Professional
Multimedia I plan to post relevant content re: cybersecurity career week on iThriveHer's social media platforms including LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook. Also, I will publish an article, op-ed, or blog about exposing secondary and college students to cybersecurity careers. iThriveHer More info
Multimedia Discuss the Cybersecurity workforce shortage issue, what can be done to close the gap as well as as discussing my top 10 cyber careers. Capitol Technology University
Speaking engagement Plan to speak on webinar panel for local association. Individual 10/15/2024 Virtual
Speaking engagement Performing cybersecurity for employees and citizens through public volunteer and making sure they also are aware of careers and jobs in these areas. Re Sustainbility 10/15/2024 In-person and Virtual
Speaking engagement "Securely Social: Building a Fortified Online Presence." This interactive presentation is designed to provide practical guidance on how to protect personal and professional information in the digital age. It covers essential topics such as:
Privacy Settings: How to effectively manage privacy on social media and other online platforms.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): The importance of using MFA to safeguard accounts and how to set it up.
Data Sharing Practices: Understanding how apps and websites collect and share user data, and what steps employees can take to limit exposure.
Password Management: Tips for creating strong passwords and using password managers for better security.
Recognizing Fake Accounts: How to identify fraudulent accounts, spot potential scams, and take action to avoid becoming a victim.
This session would not only educate employees but also empower them to be proactive in securing their personal and professional digital presence. It's designed to be engaging and practical, providing takeaways that employees can implement immediately to improve their online safety.
University Arkansas Little Rock 10/16/2024 In-person
Speaking engagement Stonecomm Communications Radio Spot Tennessee Tech University / CEROC 10/20/2024 Virtual
Professional development I will be coordinating a professional development activity to mentor professionals to navigate their early careers and transition into cybersecurity and guide them through essential steps like job preparation, upskilling, and effective strategies for finding opportunities, and assist with staying active in the job market, providing personalized resume reviews, interview preparation, and sharing valuable resources to support their career growth. CyberSecureIT
Professional development During the week we will develop 2 cybersecurity bootcamps:
Bootcamp for the implementation of management systems (NIST/ISO 27001)
Bootcamp for the implementation of controls (CIS Control, NIST 800-53, ISO 27002)

Universidad de Santiago de Chile
Professional development Please join us for an empowering women's leadership cybersecurity speaker's series in Washington, D.C. sponsored by Darktrace Federal honoring 3 outstanding women in cyber from government, industry and academia followed by a "CyberSal" networking reception. Collaborating with senior cybersecurity women leaders allow each of us to be inspired by our professional career choices in government, industry and academia to learn strategic growth areas for professional development. Darktrace Federal
Professional development I willcoordinate professional development activities across social media and other activities. Moe Better Farms
Professional development I’d like to learn more about the cybersecurity industry in general through the resources and training available throughout the week and beyond. 713 Mobile Notary
Professional development We will have three events over the course of three days. All events are virtual and one must register to attend. It is open to all students, faculty, alumni and staff.
Deloitte HBCU Week
Information Session
Tuesday, August 27| 6:00-7:00 pm ET

During this week of virtual events, you’ll learn about Deloitte, our people, and more.
Discover your impact
Event: Career Launchpad: Resume & Interviewing Workshop
Career Skills Session
Wednesday, August 28| 6:00-7:00 pm ET

Event: From Classroom to Corporate
HBCU Alumni Panel
Thursday, August 29| 6:00-7:00 pm ET

North Carolina Central University (NCCU)
Training materials I will ask the student create a project to Design a poster on Cyber Safety / Password Safety / Campaign poster explaining a threat and connect it with cybersecurity careers. Osbourn High School
Training materials I plan to distribute relevant materials within my college (Middle Tennessee State University) and company (Black Duck Software) Black Duck Software
Training materials I plan to distribute materials and resources about Cybersecurity Career Week and provide training for local community. Individual
Training materials We will conduct an open workshop for the community to assess the maturity of organizations in NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS control and COBIT 2019 using a reference model created by us and discuss the work role skills necessary. Universidad de Santiago de Chile More info
Training materials I plan to share materials on social media and with co-workers Wells Fargo
Training materials Share materials at a speaking engagement at my organization promoting cybersecurity careers Home
Training materials Distribute educational or training materials related to cybersecurity career opportunities at my organization and with Universidad Politécnica Internacional Costa Rica/ https://www.linkedin.com/school/polit-cnico-internacional-costa-rica/ Public
Training materials I will share resources and training materials for individuals interested in upskilling and reskilling and support through social media campaign. Plylers
Training materials Sharing Cybersecurity Career Awareness content Re Sustainbility
Training materials I will be sharing with co-workers AI and Data Privacy in Education and career opportunities in these areas that connect to cybersecurity. TECBOMO Limited Liability Company More info
Training materials I will distribute it across my social media and my website. I have a 2k followers in the Southern United States. Moe Better Farms More info
Training materials Distribution of materials on campus and in communities Harvard University
Training materials PQC on FPGA prototyping, addressing emerging cybersecurity threats and cyber career opportunities. Defense R&D
Training materials share resources through social media INDIAN IT MNC
Training materials We will distribute training materials to partner high schools in New Jersey. Cyber Security Consulting Ops
Training materials I have written numerous articles about LiFi Technology- and will share those articles and how it connect with cybersecurity careers. Wharton County Junior College
Other My students will be interviewing cybersecurity professionals and "posterize" the professional's profiles with a QR code for the interviews. Shaw High School More info
Other I am a career seeker and will take advantage of training opportunities, competitions, webinars, or anything else that can help me secure an entry-level position. United System Solutions
Other There are currently a large number of eager, talented, but unemployed people at the volunteer level of the Las Vegas DefCon group who are struggling to find employment. We hold weekly meetings and monthly trainings in various cybersecurity realms--several that will occur during CYbersecurity Career Week. DC702
Other Facebook Moe Better Farms Social Media 1 k followers, W Gardner Smith Social Media, Mydigital.dev Social Media Moe Better Farms
Other participating in all events via invitations and webinars framed by the hosting organizations.
Dr. Daniel W. Kwong
Other I will share resources and take advantage of all the activities taking place throughout the week to gain more knowledge myself. Security Safe
Other Classroom assignment where students will produce PSA on Cybersecurity Career topic. TECC-West
Other Adquirir mais conhecimento na area. I will be taking advantage of many of the resources, webinars and other trainings to extend my knowledge about career options in cybersecurity. Nubank
Other Ter formação na carreira cyber segurança. We will be hosting a workshop activity that will connect cybersecurity and health care and careers in this area. Unimed Teresina
Other Classroom assignment where students will produce PSA on Cybersecurity topic. TECC-West
Other Cyber Career Inspirational Journeys series = 6 short pre-recorded 15-min videos where different individuals working in cyber (industry, government, non-profits). The series highlights the possible non-linear and challenges/successes along the pathways to different cyber careers as well as showcasing “how they got to where they are today”. Also, it will highlight women, non-binary and/or minority groups’ successes, while also acknowledging the struggles/ hardships to their success in a career path while illustrating the numerous positions available. The webinar will also illustrate the various education pathways and work/life experiences leading to cyber careers, and dispelling myths over who is a “cyber-skilled worker.
These videos will be hosted on our Learning Management System for teachers/students to access (freely) and accompanied by a learning activity.
Canadian Centre for Cyber Security
Other Unlock Your Cybersecurity Future with Try Cyber! Dive into a world of exciting challenges and hands-on experiences designed to propel you into a cybersecurity career. Discover the exciting spectrum of cybersecurity careers, uncover new opportunities, and gain confidence in your potential role within this vital industry. Envision your future and see yourself thrive in a cybersecurity career! Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency More info
Other I will plan to publish a LiFi lab for the activity week. I have several light/ LiFi related labs I have done in the past. Wharton County Junior College