Relationships as a Cyber Leader Check out this webcast on April 26, 2 p.m. (ET), on how to become a cyber leader who attracts and engages an eager, committed team. Through this session, you will be able to expand your network, shorten the ideation to implementation cycle and create sustainable partnerships based on relationships. The presenter is Michelle Tillis Lederman, author and CEO of Executive Essentials, which provides custom communication and leadership training and coaching programs. Register HERE .

New Scholarship for Texas A&M Cybersecurity Students National CyberWatch member Texas A&M University received a $4.4 million grant from the National Science Foundation to go toward students studying in the university’s Cybersecurity Center. Select students will receive full tuition, fees, books, a development fund and stipend. Recipients must then work in a government agency for same amount of time that they participated in the program. Read more HERE .

National CyberWatch Partnership The National CyberWatch Center and The International Consortium of Minority Cybersecurity Professionals partnered to address the shortage of highly skilled women and minorities in the cybersecurity sector. With minorities lacking in this field, the two groups are aiming to further educate, encourage and retain these groups to enhance the employee pool. Learn more HERE .

MU Hosted Cyber Day for High School Students The Marshall University (MU) Digital Forensics and Information Assurance Program hosted its ninth annual Cyber Day. The one-day event hosted local students in ninth through 12 grades to experience interactive and hands-on activities while learning about cybercrime, cybersecurity and digital forensics. MU is a National CyberWatch member. Read more  HERE .

Start a Student Chapter! Become a leader, showcase your skills and boost your resume by starting a student chapter of the National Cybersecurity Student Association. The group is waiving annual membership fees for the first four startup members (president, treasurer, secretary, and faculty), so it’s even easier to begin. You’ll stand out from the crowd by taking this initiative. Get started today! For more information, visit HERE .

UWF Touts Cybersecurity Achievements on Gulf Coast The Gulf Coast is becoming one of the country’s premier locations for cybersecurity training. Industry leaders, including a representative from the University of West Florida, a National CyberWatch member, were featured at the Washington D.C. Cyber Roundtable to discuss the Gulf’s progress as a hub for cybersecurity talent, innovation and opportunity. Read more  HERE .

Finding a Holistic Approach to Cyber Resilience The Coalition to Reduce Cyber Risk (CR2) released a white paper on “Cybersecurity Policy for Resilient Economies: A Global, Cross-Sector Approach.” This paper outlines the processes crucial to developing effective global and cross sectoral cybersecurity policies and approaches based on lessons learned by industry. The cyber challenges are ever-changing and widespread, and this script covers the need to address these issues and the benefits of a myriad of partnerships. Learn more HERE .

Help define the future of Security & Privacy Education! We've got questions, you've got answers. NACE (New Approaches to Cybersecurity Education) is holding a workshop in June and looking for your suggestions. They want to know all your ideas on how to educate the next generation of cybersecurity and privacy specialists, how to attract diverse students to these cyber positions and ways to future proof this education. Ideas due April 30. Learn more HERE .

Welcome National CyberWatch Center's Newest Members Bullis School Northwest Arkansas Community College Ohio Business College Parker University Rowan University Schoolcraft College Welcome National CyberWatch Center Corporate Member Splunk Not yet a National CyberWatch member? Learn more HERE .