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About National Cybersecurity Education Month

United States
EVENT NAME:
Cybersecurity Education Month, Ntl.
EVENT CATEGORIES:
Safety & Security , Science & Math
Technology & Telecom , Career
Education , United States
Dates Active:
Begins: Jun 01, 2023
Ends: Jun 30, 2023

DESCRIPTION:

Unmasking the Cybersecurity Workforce Shortfall: US Senate Initiates National Cybersecurity Education Month

In response to the escalating prevalence of cyber threats, the United States Senate has designated June "National Cybersecurity Education Month." This initiative acknowledges the importance of cybersecurity knowledge and the need for a more robust workforce to tackle the growing cyber challenges.

As the world becomes increasingly connected, the likelihood of cyberattacks threatening individuals and organizations increases, impacting the nation's security and prosperity. The pressing urgency to develop and maintain a proficient cybersecurity workforce remains a priority in the public and private sectors.

According to data from CyberSeek.org, as of June 2022, there are over 714,000 unfilled jobs in the cybersecurity field in the US, despite a workforce of more than a million individuals. This significant gap showcases the importance of dedicated efforts to cultivate this sector, as proposed in a 2017 report by the Secretaries of Commerce and Homeland Security.

Efforts to bolster the cybersecurity workforce must begin early. Implementing cybersecurity education across K-12 classrooms is critical to addressing the workforce shortage and equipping the nation for ongoing and future threats. Not only does this provide learning and career opportunities for students, but it also strengthens the domestic workforce's capacity to secure the nation's economy and defense.

In support of this vision, Congress authorized the Cybersecurity Education Training Assistance Program (CETAP), a Homeland Security initiative, as part of the 2021 William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act. CETAP aims to provide cybersecurity career awareness, curricular resources, and professional development to elementary and secondary schools. CETAP grantee CYBER.ORG has already introduced cybersecurity concepts to over 3.4 million students and provided resources to more than 25,000 K-12 educators across all 50 States and four US territories.

Moreover, the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) champions the mission to promote and coordinate a robust community advancing an integrated cybersecurity education, training, and workforce development ecosystem.

Several federal programs support cybersecurity education, including the NICE Community Coordinating Council, the Advanced Technological Education program, and the CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service Program. Efforts extend from the National Science Foundation and the Department of Defense to the Department of Labor's Registered Apprenticeship Program.

By ensuring access to cybersecurity education for all students, irrespective of their race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sex, or geographic location, the Senate aims to expand opportunities for high-earning jobs in this high-demand field.

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