2017 Annual Cybersecurity Report The Cisco Annual Report presents research, insights and perspectives from Cisco Security Research while highlighting the vacillating dynamic between adversaries trying to operate more and defenders working to close the windows of opportunities that attackers attempt to exploit. The report is broken up in sections: attacker behavior, defender behavior, industry, and conclusion. Read full report here.

Cybersecurity Webinars for Students In an effort to continue to grow and expand the cybersecurity talent pipeline, DHS wants to connect with students. This month, DHS is hosting a series of webinars to discuss missions and cyber career opportunities. Email [email protected] what date and time your students will be participating. Either Wednesday, 3/15 from 3:30 - 4:30p.m. EST or Thursday, 3/16 from 1 - 2p.m. EST.  Email DHS here.

Seeking Student and Industry Advisory Board Members Want to help grow the next generation of InfoSec professionals? Join our Advisory Board and become involved in the fastest growing national association for cybersecurity students. You can support and lead sub-group activities, contribute to writing and research projects, present/participate at conferences, etc. Commitment is 10-15hr/month + stipend. Read more here.

Innovative Submissions Now Being Accepted Calling all cybersecurity education innovators! Whether you are on a tenure track or not, getting recognized for your innovative ideas in cybersecurity education will give you well-deserved acknowledgement. We’ve received a number of impressive submissions already, but are looking for more brilliant ideas. Fill out the submission form here.

Hands-on, Scalable and Customizable Virtual Lab Platform This solution provides unmatched turnkey education, training and assessment options with real world tools and technology. Over 60 schools are already using it. New features include: labs for Network Security, Digital Forensics, Linux Server Admin, Scripting Fundamentals, auto-graded challenge labs, and a new Faculty Dashboard. Get all the details here.

Schedule a Test Run of the Complete Cloud-Based Lab Solution Ready for a demo of the Infosec Learning platform, labs, auto-scoring and options? If so, you can discover how to join more than 60 colleges and universities, such as Brown University, Prince George’s Community College, University of North Carolina, and Tarrant County Community College. Register for a demo date and time that works for you here.

Spring Season 2017 Registration is Open The National Cyber League (NCL) is a one-of-a-kind virtual cybersecurity training ground that puts knowledge and skills to the test. The lab exercises and games help develop and validate cybersecurity talent needed for success in the workplace. NCL Scouting Reports will show you how you compare to others! Register for the Spring Season here.

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