🤝 Progressing Equitable Representation in Cybersecurity The SANS Institute reserves funds for underrepresented groups such as women, people of color, and veterans to provide scholarships to the SANS Cyber Academy. This program is part of the SANS Institute's mission to empower cybersecurity professionals with the practical skills and knowledge they need to make our world a safer place. The ultimate goal of the SANS Cyber Academy scholarship program is to progress equitable representation in the cyber workforce and ensure that it accurately reflects the diversity of the US population. Over the last 12 months, the SANS Cyber Academy has donated $6.2 million in scholarships to underrepresented groups. This investment in the future of cybersecurity is essential to protecting our nation from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. By providing scholarships to underrepresented groups, the SANS Cyber Academy is helping to build a more diverse and inclusive cybersecurity workforce. More than 1,200 scholarships have been awarded so far and 90% of our graduates are employed within six months of graduation. Find out if you could be one of the next to participate and launch a new career in cyber!
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Join the Cyversity Bay Area Chapter for an engaging and insightful evening focused on the latest trends, strategies, and challenges in the cybersecurity landscape! This event is a unique collaboration between Cyversity Bay Area and the SF Chapter of ISSA, with sponsorship from SANS Institute, bringing together students, top professionals, thought leaders, and enthusiasts in the field. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/eHxWGG_a
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SANS Cyber Academy: Train. Certify. Succeed. 🔐 Applications open through July 1st! 🔘 100% free training for students 🔘 Gain practical, hands-on skills in: Cybersecurity Foundations, Security Essentials, and Hacker Tools & Incident Handling 🔘 Build a professional network 🔘 Access SANS.edu's Career Services 🔘 Prepare for high-demand roles in cybersecurity Take the first step towards a rewarding tech career. Apply now! https://lnkd.in/da_diuck #SANSCyberAcademy #CybersecurityTraining
Reliving the magic of #CyberJutsuDay2024! 🎉👟 Saturday's Sneaker Ball & Awards Ceremony was a night to remember. Stylish kicks, top cybersecurity talent, and endless inspiration. Thanks to Women + Cybersecurity = Women's Society of Cyberjutsu and attendees for making it special!
🎉 Drumroll, please! We're counting down the days until the highly-anticipated WSC Awards Ceremony at #CyberJutsuDay2024. This premier event is the cyber community's chance to come together and celebrate the best and brightest innovators pushing our industry forward. Get ready to join top minds for an electrifying evening of well-deserved recognition.
#CyberjutsuDay2024 will be here before you know it! Can't make it in person? Join us virtually! 🗓️: June 21-22, 2024 📍: Washington, DC 🏟️: Washington Nationals Baseball Stadium 🏨: Courtyard by Marriott Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard 💃: Awards Ceremony Dress Code - Evening Attire with Sneakers 🎟️: https://lnkd.in/gWDcZvGx Will you be attending? Share this post with your network(s)! Let's make 2024 our best year yet. #womenincybersecurity #womenincyber #cyberjutsutribe #infosec #cybersecurity #cyberjutsu #womencyberjutsu #womenintech #nonprofit
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🚨 The day has arrived, cybersecurity enthusiasts! 🚨 SANS Cyber Academy scholarship applications are NOW OPEN as of June 1st. If you're a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with work authorization, this is your chance to access industry recognized cybersecurity training and certifications. 🪖 Veterans, apply through our Veterans Pathway. 👩💻 Women interested in cybersecurity, seize this opportunity via our Women's Pathway. 🌍 Underrepresented groups, let's diversify cyber. Apply through our Diversity Pathway. ⏰ Don't delay - applications will only remain open until July 1st. Visit https://lnkd.in/da_diuck now to get started on your application. 🔒 Take the first step towards a rewarding career defending our digital world. A SANS Cyber Academy scholarship could be your launchpad. #SANSCyberAcademy #VeteransInCyber #WomenInCyber #DiversityInCyber
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💻 Cybersecurity professionals, an exciting opportunity awaits from SANS Cyber Academy. This scholarship program provides access to SANS training and GIAC certifications, coveted by cybersecurity professionals. ⏰ The application window opens on Saturday, June 1st at 9AM EST for the diversity, veterans, and women's pathways! However, be prepared - competition for these scholarships is steep. Be sure to visit the academy website and review the application guide to ensure you understand all requirements before getting started. ✍️ Now is the time to gather materials showcasing your skills, experience, and passion for cybersecurity. A SANS Cyber Academy scholarship offers valuable career development through hands on training. 📣 Learn more and stay updated: https://lnkd.in/da_diuck 📢 Further details on requirements and the application process will be shared soon. Don't miss out on this chance to elevate your cybersecurity career. #SANSCyberAcademy
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🤝 White House and SANS Institute | GIAC Chart a Path to Close the Cybersecurity Skills Gap The Office of the National Cyber Director, The White House, in partnership with SANS Institute, GIAC Certifications, and myriad private and public sector organizations, has launched an initiative to modernize the U.S. cybersecurity workforce in key sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, telecommunications, retail, and clean energy, under the Biden-Harris Administration's agenda. This initiative was announced on April 29, 2024, at the White House Cyber Workforce Convening in Washington, DC. It was an honor for SANS and GIAC leadership to attend this event and we thank ONCD for organizing it, as U.S. Government and private sector leaders were able to have productive conversations around public-private partnerships and how to best expand and strengthen the U.S. cyber workforce. During the event, SANS GIAC leadership released the 2024 SANS | GIAC Cyber Workforce Research Report, outlining the best practice of emphasizing skills and technical certifications over traditional four-year degrees in cybersecurity hiring. We applaud the Administration for leading by example and announcing the removal of the requirement for four-year degrees to work in cybersecurity jobs within Government. The Administration's shift to skills-based hiring is welcomed, and speaks to findings in the report regarding the need employers across sectors face to ensure new hires have the core technical skills to effectively perform their jobs on Day 1. It also removes a major barrier to entry for those without degrees seeking to enter the cyber workforce. Another speaker at this event included Christine Morency, a Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) #SANSAlumni and now a cloud security professional at Merck, who serves as a prime example of this new direction in cyber workforce development and the findings from the report. Her transition from a non-technical background in physical therapy to a specialized role in cybersecurity illustrates the powerful impact of reskilling, supported by diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, in developing both entry-level and upskilling entry-level professionals to advanced, specialized cyber roles. 📩 Download the 2024 SANS | GIAC Cyber Workforce Research Report to learn about the importance of skilled training in addressing current cybersecurity challenges → https://lnkd.in/erA4QRTC 🔗 Read more here → https://lnkd.in/g4nFXyki SANS Cyber Academy | #SANSTraining #Cybersecurity #CareersInCyber #WorkforceDevelopment
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Donny Greene, recognized as the Mentor of the Year at the Difference Maker Awards, is a true inspiration. As a mentor for the SANS Cyber Academy, his commitment to hands-on training and instruction has helped countless individuals with no prior experience build a solid foundation in cybersecurity, propelling their careers. Congratulations, Donny, on this well-deserved recognition for making a significant difference! #SANSCyberAcademy #Cybersecurity #SANSDMA
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Cisco sponsors the SANS Women's Cyber Academy, providing immersive cybersecurity training to prepare women with minimal experience for rewarding careers. "Cisco provides scholarships that celebrate Women's History Month, fill the skills gap, and promote gender diversity," says Heather Mahalik-Barnhart, SANS Fellow. Cisco's support empowers underrepresented groups in STEM. Join us in applauding their commitment to an inclusive future! Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4arSI0d #SANSCyberAcademy #WomensHistoryMonth
BlackBerry & Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, Toronto Metropolitan University brings the renowned CLIC program to Malaysia for the first time. Aimed at bridging the gender gap in cybersecurity, they're offering full scholarships for Malaysian women, in collaboration with SANS Institute. "Our partnership with Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst to introduce these scholarships for women through the BlackBerry Cybersecurity Center of Excellence signifies a profound step forward in our unwavering commitment to cultivating gender diversity within the cybersecurity realm." Matthias Chia, Director of Strategy & Business Development, Asia Pacific, SANS Institute 🔗 Ready to be part of the change? Read on: https://lnkd.in/eMBmFv3j SANS APAC | #SANSTraining #WomenInCyber