Service2Cyber: A cybersecurity skills and proficiency training program for Military and Veterans. The purpose of the program is to provide cybersecurity workforce development training with employer mentors, leading to career pathways and job placement. Initiated by the CEO for Military Alliance representing Corporate America.
Project: The Threat Within and NIST Framework
Start Date: May 21, 2024
Weekly In Session Meetings: Tuesday's, 3 Hours from 6:00 – 9:00 PM ET
Duration: 12-Weeks
Description: This is a cybersecurity internship conducted 100% online in a virtual classroom setting via Zoom videoconferencing. Participants select a job role and a cybersecurity case to work on in teams. There are weekly Lessons to complete outside the virtual classroom which consist of directed readings and videos. In the virtual classroom setting, teams prepare weekly deliverables and present them to subject matter expert mentors who critique and assess them. This results in a valuable exchange of information and a dynamic learning environment. A core component of the program is learning about the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Framework, a gold-standard framework used by corporate America.
The $3,500 fee for this project is paid by Corporations. It is free for military and veterans.
Eligibility: Veterans and those in transition from the military, and their spouse and dependents.
iQ4 Wallet: You will receive access to your personal iQ4 “Digital” Wallet. The Wallet enables you to promote your workplace skills, experience, education, and portfolio of work, find career pathways to suitable cybersecurity job roles, and be matched to employers’ skills-based hiring needs. It will capture your industry-recognized credential from the project.
- Additional Details:
• Duration: 12-Weeks
• In Session Meetings: Tuesday's, 3 Hours from 6:00 – 9:00 PM ET
• Weekly Lessons: Takes approximately 1 ½ hours to complete on own
• Job Roles: Information Security Officer, IT Risk Analyst, Cyber Threat Analyst, Compliance Analyst, Behavioral Analyst.
• Cases: Fraud, Theft of Intellectual Property, Espionage, Sabotage,
• Credential: Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive the Cybersecurity Workforce Alliance (CWA) Industry Recognized Credential and Certificate.
There is a 50 student maximum. Register now!