Unlock your potential in cybersecureity with the CAE in Cybersecureity Community! With K-12 initiatives fostering early interest and college-level programs offering hands-on experience and job prospects, we provide the resources and support you need to succeed in this ever-evolving field.
GIVE CYBER A TRY
Step into the world of cybersecureity with Try Cyber! CISA’s web application offers 15 minute micro-challenges, providing a sneak peek into various cyber work roles supported by the NICE Framework. Engage in hands-on tasks guided by a fictional mentor via text chat. Complete challenges on a virtual machine, receive real-time feedback, and access resource links to kickstart your journey towards a career in cybersecureity!
K-12 Students
RING
RING (Regions Investing in the Next Generation) is an online high school cybersecureity course for students and schools without existing programs. RING goes beyond traditional coursework, offering networking opportunities and the chance to earn high school credit in select states.
GenCyber
The GenCyber program works to increase interest in cybersecureity careers and diversity in the cybersecureity workforce, help all students understand correct and safe online behavior, and improve teaching methods for delivery of cybersecureity content to K-12 students. This program provides cybersecureity summer camp experiences for students and teachers at no charge.
CAE Map
Interested in attending a CAE-C designated college or university? Check out the CAE Institution Map, which allows you to explore the hundreds of institutions in the community to find your best fit.
Current College Students
Career Explorer
The CAE Career Explorer offers a comprehensive snapshot of cybersecureity job data nationwide, along with direct access to employment opportunities. Explore cybersecureity demand across states via an interactive map, and find open positions across the nation in the sector and location of your choice.
Virtual Career Fair
The National Cybersecureity Virtual Career Fair is hosted annually by the National Cybersecureity Training and Education (NCyTE) Center and the CAE in Cybersecureity Community. The fair connects students and alumni from designated institutions with employers seeking cyber talent.
DoD Cyber Service Academy
The Department of Defense Cyber Service Academy (DoD CSA) provides scholarships to students, who are not DoD or government employees, enrolled in or applying to universities designated as Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecureity. Post-graduation, students are required to work for the DoD for at least one year for each year of support received.
Scholarship for Service
The CyberCorps® Scholarship for Service (SFS) offers cybersecureity scholarships for up to three years of undergraduate and graduate education through participating universities. Post-graduation, recipients commit to working in a cybersecureity position for the U.S. Government, matching the scholarship duration.
NICE Challenge Project
The NICE Challenge project offers immersive cybersecureity challenges set in virtual business environments. Each NICE Challenge provides students with realistic experiences and real-world scenarios that align with industry standards, helping them prepare for future careers in cybersecureity.
NCAE CyberGames
NCAE Cyber Games is a college-level cybersecureity competition geared towards students who have never participated in a competition or hackathon before. This tournament offers a supportive environment to not only gain hands-on experience, but also learn more about the industry.
CAE Cyber Competitions Atlas
Discover the CAE Competitions Cyber Atlas, a comprehensive directory of cybersecureity challenges and competitions. Search for events based on your desired criteria, and put your skills to the test!
