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EDUCATE...our citizens to be cyber smart, and develop pathways for the future cyber workforce.
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ENGAGE
...and convene partners to address emerging cyber and cryptologic issues.
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COMMEMORATE
...our cryptologic history & those who served within the cryptologic community.
THE NCF VISION
Advance the nation’s interest in cyber and cryptology through leadership, education, and partnerships.
Cyber Center for Education & Innovation Fall 2018 Symposium
CCEI FALL 2018 SYMPOSIUM: ATTACKING THE ROOTS OF CYBER (IN)SECURITY: THE ROLE OF EDUCATION
In November, the Cyber Center for Education and Innovation (CCEI) co-sponsors a Fall Cybersecurity Symposium with the University of Maryland University College (UMUC). The program is an official event of CyberMaryland and is held in Adelphi, MD.
About the 2018 Symposium
A recent report by the National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee recommended that the United States undertake a “Cybersecurity Moonshot” to harness the power of government, industry and academia to “fundamentally transform the security of our digital landscape” and attack the roots of cyber insecurity. This symposium will focus on some of the fundamental challenges of cybersecurity education and workforce development and how they might be overcome.
The cybersecurity skills gap, its persistence, and its implications for the nation are well documented. The urgent question is: Why does this state of affairs exist? Normally, the market solves labor shortages through rising wages. Educational institutions respond by offering programs that lead toward careers in shortage areas. Students are drawn to and prepared for these careers. Over time, the market reaches a dynamic equilibrium where the supply of needed professionals adapts to and paces with demand. But this does not seem to be happening. If anything, the cybersecurity skills gap is growing both in terms of an insufficient number of new professionals and their level of skills.
This one-day symposium will address the 'why' question and seek to identify solutions through keynote addresses and panel discussions. It will include the perspectives of senior leaders, policy makers, employers, faculty and students who will focus on how powerful new technologies might be used to boost the talent pipeline, slow the demand for cybersecurity professionals, and help the nation achieve a sustainable equilibrium.
Symposium Topics
~ Education and workforce development as a fundamental pillar of cyber security
~ Progress to date and trends in cyber education and workforce development
~ Perspectives from Maryland students in STEM educational programs
~ The relationship between the workforce market demand and educational outcomes
~ The role of innovative technologies in strengthening the quality, accessibility, and inclusiveness of cyber education
Learn more about the Agenda, Speakers, Sponsors, and Registration at the link below. Space is limited so please register today.
The CCEI Fall Symposium is an affiliated event of CyberMaryland 2018.
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About Us
The NCF's Vision is to strengthen trust in the digital ecosystem.
The NCF Mission: Advance the nation’s interest in cyber and cryptology as we:
Educate citizens to be cyber smart individuals,
Develop pathways for the future cyber and cryptologic workforce,
Engage and convene partners to address emerging cyber and cryptologic issues and,
Commemorate our cryptologic history and those who served.
The Foundation provides exceptional cryptologic programs, encourages young minds to learn about cryptology and to explore cyber-related career opportunities, hosts educational, cryptology-related exhibits at various community events, and honors the people— past and present—whose contributions to our national security protect and make possible our way of life.
The NCF also provides needed support to the National Cryptologic Museum (NCM), the first public museum in the U.S. Intelligence Community. Located adjacent to the National Security Agency (NSA) in Maryland, the NCM houses a unique and priceless collection of artifacts that represent our Nation's history in code making and code breaking, as well as a world class library of cryptologic media. The NCF has acquired rare and invaluable artifacts for the Museum and helps to support new educational and interactive exhibits.
The NCF is a 501(c)(3) organization.
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