A United Effort to Build the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Professionals
, /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — SANS Institute is proud to introduce the Southeastern Cyber Workforce Alliance (SECWA), an ambitious initiative set to redefine cybersecurity workforce development across the Southeastern United States. This transformative program, supported by SANS’ first-ever federal grant and bolstered by partnerships with NPOs, employers, academic institutions, with support from the NIST NICE RAMPS program, will deliver no-cost cybersecurity training to individuals from underrepresented groups, equipping them with the skills to thrive in high-demand, high-paying careers in the cybersecurity field.
Programs like this are how we grow a stronger, more inclusive workforce that truly reflects the world we’re working to secure,” remarked Lynn Dohm, Executive Director of Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS)
“This is a significant step forward for aspiring cybersecurity professionals in the Southeast,” said Max Shuftan, Director of Mission Programs at SANS Institute. “SECWA is about creating genuine opportunities for those who have historically been …