1. Cybersecurity Education & Awareness Overview
Noel Kyle, Program Manager Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Cybersecurity Education & Awareness Branch (CE&A)
August 14, 2017

2. What is Cybersecurity?
Utilizing protective techniques and technologies designed to prevent:
Unauthorized or criminal use of electronic data
Theft, compromise, or attack on information
Attacks on networks, computers, programs, and systems
Information security threats, viruses, malicious code, and malware

3. Who is Responsible for Cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility + =
Everyone is responsible for protecting themselves, each other, our businesses, and the nation
A properly trained cybersecurity workforce is essential for private industry and government employers to protect our information, our networks, and our cyber environment
A safer, more secure online environment

4. Department of Homeland Security
DHS Missions:
Prevent terrorism and enhancing security
Secure and manage our borders
Enforce and administer our immigration laws
Safeguard and secure cyberspace
Ensure resilience to disasters
DHS has the lead for the federal government for securing civilian government computer systems, and works with industry and state, local, tribal and territorial governments to secure critical infrastructure and information systems.

5. What does DHS do in cybersecurity?
DHS Cyber Work Area Examples
Secure Federal Networks
Respond to Cyber Incidents
Combat Cyber Crime
Protect Critical Infrastructure
Share Information
Coordinate and Provide Cybersecurity Awareness, Education, and Career Development

6. Cybersecurity Skill Sets
DHS recruits for cybersecurity professionals with types of skill sets like these and more:
Incident Response
Cyber Risk and Strategic Analysis
Vulnerability Detection and Assessment
Intelligence and Investigation
Network and Systems Engineering
Digital Forensics and Forensics Analysis
Software Assurance
Information Systems Design

7. The Cybersecurity Workforce Challenge

8. Vision for the Nation’s Cybersecurity Workforce
Employers
Educators
and Trainers
Employees
Robust, Well-Trained, Ready Cybersecurity Workforce
Policy Makers
Students

9. Stop.Think.Connect.™
DHS is partnering with governments, industry, and academic institutions to raise the level of cyber awareness across the nation.
Stop.Think.Connect.™ provides tools and information so all digital citizens stay safer and more secure online.
400+ partners across all sectors and in 50 states
115+ colleges/universities have joined The Academic Alliance program
40,000+ Friends of the Campaign
165+ members in the Cyber Awareness Coalition

10. National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
CE&A annually leads a nation-wide effort to raise cyber awareness.
Celebrated every October, NCSAM is a collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure every American has the resources they need to stay safer and more secure online.
Started in 2004, NCSAM has been formally recognized by the President; Congress; federal, state, and local governments; and leaders from industry and academia
The 2017 NCSAM Themes were recently finalized and made available to partners in the Stop.Think.Connect. Campaign as well as DHS stakeholders. These are outlined below.
Week 1: Simple Steps to Online Safety
Week 2: Cybersecurity in the Workplace is Everyone’s Business
Week 3: Today’s Predictions for Tomorrow’s Internet
Week 4: The Internet Wants YOU: Consider a Career in Cybersecurity
Week 5: Protecting Critical Infrastructure from Cyber Threats

11. The Power of Private Partnerships
Cyber Awareness Programs engage with public industry through its partnership with the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA).
NCSA’s mission is to educate and empower our global digital society to use the Internet safely and securely
DHS and NCSA co-lead several collaborative efforts that provide a way for private industry to have a formal role in National Cyber Security Awareness Month and Campaign activities, such as events and social media
NCSA Board Members:

12. Foundation for the Cybersecurity Workforce
NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework
Describes cybersecurity work
7 Categories, 30+ Specialty Areas, 50+ Work Roles

13. Cybersecurity Workforce Development
PREPARE
PLAN
BUILD
ADVANCE
Workforce Development
Toolkit
Assess goals
Evaluate readiness
Inventory workforce
Ongoing workforce planning
Retain staff
Provide continuous development
Close skill gaps
Recruit for key skills

14. Cybersecurity Workforce Capabilities

15. Cybersecurity Training Resources
Build and strengthen key knowledge and skills
Federal Virtual Training Environment (FedVTE) offers free, online, on-demand training available to U.S. government employees and veterans
Sign up for an account at fedvte.usalearning.gov
The NICCS Website Training Catalog locates nearby cybersecurity courses, allowing users to stay up-to-date on their knowledge and skills
Visit niccs.us-cert.gov to find your next course!

16. Cybersecurity Opportunities for Veterans
The Cybersecurity Training and Education Guide helps veterans:
Assess if a career in cybersecurity is the right path
Plan the career transition
Use DHS training resources
The Toolkit provides sample language to connect with veterans
Visit niccs.us-cert.gov/training/veterans to download the guide and toolkit

17. 200+ CAEs across the country
Colleges and Scholarships Resources
National Centers of Academic Excellence (CAE) are designated colleges and universities with top cybersecurity programs
Visit iad.gov/NIETP/index.cfm for a list or to apply for designation
200+ CAEs across the country
Undergraduates, graduates, and doctoral students can apply for the CyberCorps® Scholarship for Service (SFS) to cover tuition and other related expenses while pursuing a cybersecurity degree.
Upon graduation, candidates fulfill government service.
Visit sfs.opm.gov to apply as a student or hiring agency.

18. Integrating Cybersecurity into the Classroom
Encourage early knowledge and interest
Free Cybersecurity Curriculum funded by DHS
The Cybersecurity Education and Training Assistance Program (CETAP) grant equips teachers with learning tools
9 free, year-long (180 hour) courses plus more modular, project-driven content
5,000+ teachers use the curricula impacting 1.3 million students
Workshops for teachers and camps for exploring aptitude
Download curricula: nicerc.org
Real-World Application Opportunities
Consider cyber competitions with real-world scenarios in a competitive environment For a full list of competitions, visit: cybercompex.org

19. Access to Training and other Cyber Resources
DHS CE&A resources are easy to access through the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS) website.
The NICCS website includes:
Training catalog with thousands of cyber-related courses
List of upcoming cybersecurity events
Tools for cybersecurity managers
Custom searches for cybersecurity positions
Hundreds of links to cybersecurity resources
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NICCS averages 300,000+ page views each month

20. Noel Kyle Program Manager Cybersecurity Education & Awareness
How to Reach Us
Noel Kyle Program Manager Cybersecurity Education & Awareness
Phone: (202)
NICCS: niccs.us-cert.gov