Cyber2yr2020: ACM Curriculum Guidance for Associate Degree Programs in Cybersecurity The Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) Committee for Computing Education in Community Colleges (CCECC) has published Cybersecurity Curricular Guidance for Associate-Degree Programs, known as Cyber2yr2020. These guidelines are based on ACM's CSEC2017 guidelines for 4-year programs and align with the Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) 2Y 2019 knowledge units and the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Cybersecurity Workforce Framework.

Panelists in this webcast will introduce the Cyber2yr2020 guidelines, which are applicable to both applied and transfer programs, and discuss how they could be used to create or update a two-year Cybersecurity program. Register HERE .

2019-2020 National CyberWatch Center Annual Report The year 2020 lends itself to metaphors such as “hindsight,” or looking back. With this in mind, the 2019-2020 National CyberWatch Annual Report looks back at many of the accomplishments over the past 15 years. The Annual Report also explores the notion of "vision," or looking forward at the tremendous opportunities for the Center and its constituents moving forward. Read the full report HERE .

Keys to Sustain & Thrive in Your Career Join National Cybersecurity Student Association and Kristin Carlson, FocalPoint Business & Executive Coach, on June 11th at 8 p.m. ET for Keys to Sustain & Thrive in Your Career webcast. Kristin will discuss what makes successful people successful. How can you differentiate yourself? How can you increase your value to an organization and/or your own business? She will cover key mindset and strategies to be the most productive and effective in your career. Register  HERE .

CyberXL Challenges and Summer Cyber Games: Policy Hackathon The National Cybersecurity Student Association is hosting another summer CyberXL Challenge series! Starting June 1, they will be releasing one challenge a week for four weeks. Subscribe HERE to receive the weekly challenges and information on how to participate. Student members will also have an opportunity to participate in the 2020 Summer Cyber Games: Policy Hackathon June 28 - August 1. More information and registration can be found HERE .

Mandiant Security Effectiveness Report: Deep Dive Into Cyber Reality This report explores the relationship between IT practices and cybersecurity performance across 100+ enterprise level production environments. In addition, the Report takes a deep dive into the current state of security effectiveness; explores how enterprise-level organizations performed in aggregate; and pinpoints opportunities for improvement. View the full report HERE .

A National Security Research Agenda for Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence - Center for Security and Emerging Technology Issue Brief The intersection between cybersecurity and artificial intelligence is ripe for serious study from a variety of angles. There are purely technical aspects of great importance, such as how artificial intelligence changes the discovery of software vulnerabilities useful for hacking computer systems and the capacity for defenders to detect malicious code within their networks. Yet many of these technical questions have already been well-specified and are the subject of promising inquiries. This research agenda instead examines a different angle, one of national security. Read the full Issue Brief HERE .

Zoom Quick Tips: Privacy & Security With the increased use of Zoom for both personal and business meetings comes an increase in attacks. Thanks to our friends at Coastline College for this helpful Zoom Quick Tips document. Read the full document HERE .

SANS Institute’s Cyber Workforce Academy Maryland is currently accepting applications! This accelerated cybersecurity training program is 100% scholarship-based and provides Maryland residents with advanced technical training, industry-recognized GIAC certifications, and highly sought-after cybersecurity skills that provide a pathway into the cybersecurity workforce. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with multiple cohorts running throughout the year. The next Academy begins in July 2020.

Interested candidates can view the full list of requirements HERE . Eligible candidates can apply HERE . If you have any questions, please contact Casey Dolen, SANS CyberTalent Outreach & Recruitment Specialist, a t cdolen@sans.org .

Cybersecurity Education Specialist Wanted The Texas Advanced Computing Center is seeking a Cybersecurity Education Specialist to develop curriculum resources and deliver professional development for middle and high school cybersecurity teachers. For more detai ls visit, HERE .

Free and Low Cost Online Cybersecurity Learning Content The following links are for free and low-cost online educational content on topics such as information technology and cybersecurity. Some, not all, may contribute towards professional learning objectives or lead to industry certifications and online degrees. Please note that this site will continue to be updated as new information is gathered and edited for clarity and accuracy. View the content HERE .

May 5 - July 15 NCL Summer Camp. Subscribe HERE to learn more. May 28 National CyberWatch Center Webcast, Cyber2yr2020: ACM Curriculum Guidance for Associate Degree Programs in Cybersecurity, 2 p.m. ET June 1 - June 28 National Cybersecurity Student Association Weekly CyberXL Challenge series. Subscribe HERE to receive challenges. June 5 Deadline to provide feedback on the proposed ABET Associate Cybersecurity Program Criteria June 11 National Cybersecurity Student Association Keys to Sustain & Thrive in Your Career Webcast, 8 p.m. ET June 28 - August 1 National Cybersecurity Student Association Summer Cyber Games: Policy Hackathon August 4 Community College Cyber Summit (3CS) Virtual Opening Plenary, 6-8 p.m. ET March 25-27, 2021 Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) 2021 Conference August 2-5, 2021 Tentative 2021 Community College Cyber Summit (3CS) Have an event you would like us to promote? Email information to info@nationalcyberwatch.org .