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Cybersecurity Career Week Event

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Cybersecurity Influencers: Making Careers Click in the Digital Age

https://www.nist.gov/news-events/events/2025/10/cybersecurity-influencers-making-careers-click-digital-age

Location type: Virtual

10/21/2025 - 2:00 PM EDT (America/New York)
to 10/21/2025 - 3:00 PM EDT (America/New York)

Virtual event link: https://www.nist.gov/news-events/events/2025/10/cybersecurity-influencers-making-careers-click-digital-age

Description

This webinar will explore how digital creators are shaping public perceptions of cybersecurity careers across platforms such as podcasts, YouTube, LinkedIn, X, and other social media channels. Featuring voices from the cybersecurity influencer community, the session will examine how they make cybersecurity engaging for audiences of all ages, why they dedicate their platforms to raising awareness, and the impact they are seeing on career discovery and interest in the field. Panelists will share success stories, highlight challenges, and discuss what policy changes or partnerships could help amplify their efforts. Attendees will gain insights into how storytelling, relatable content, and digital outreach are becoming powerful tools for expanding the cybersecurity workforce pipeline. The session aligns with NICE Implementation Plan Goal 1 by recognizing and engaging career influencers as critical partners in promoting awareness of cybersecurity pathways and opportunities.

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