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Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week: #CyberChats Program: Charting a Path to a Cybersecurity Career

Wednesday, October 19, 2022
1:00 pm2:00 pm
Online via Zoom Webinar

How do you know if you have the skills for a career in cybersecurity? One of the best ways to learn if you have what it takes is through capture the flag competitions and cyber teams. Our gurus will discuss many platforms where you can get started and test out the field of cybersecurity. Franz Payer from Cyber Skyline and Fred Hall from USAF, a Cyber Patriot Coach will both be attending.

Registration is free, but required. Click the "REGISTER NOW" button on this page to register. Your Zoom webinar information will be included in your confirmation email.

This chat is geared towards middle and high school youth to attend virtually; either at home or in their school. Attendees will be able to post questions to our guest speakers through text interactions, but video and audio will be disabled by default.

Objectives:

* Raise public awareness and increase engagement in building a strong cybersecurity workforce.
* Emphasize the demand and opportunities in cybersecurity.
* Increase awareness around the multiple career options within the field of cybersecurity.
* Highlight the multiple pathways to enter the cybersecurity career field.
* Showcase resources and programs, including those that increase participation of women, minorities, veterans, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented populations in the cybersecurity workforce.