August 9, 2024 at 03:17PM
WiCyS and ISC2 announce WiCyS + ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity Certification Fall Camp, aiming to support underrepresented groups in gaining cybersecurity education. The camp offers an entry-level Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) certification with mentoring and incentives. Participants are trained across five security domains and top performers can win scholarships. Applications are open until August 20. For more information and to apply, visit https://ift.tt/iaMK8qz.
The meeting notes detail the announcement of the WiCyS + ISC2 Certified in CybersecuritySM Certification Fall Camp, a program designed to support underrepresented populations in accessing cybersecurity education and certifications. It offers an entry-level certification, Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), with no prerequisites or prior work experience required, making it accessible to IT professionals, career changers, college students, and high school graduates. The program enhances the learning experience with the power of community, mentoring, and incentives.
Participants will be trained across five security domains, and the program will run from September 12 to October 12. It provides access to ISC2’s online self-paced training for CC, a WiCyS mentor, an ISC2 technical mentor, and open office hours to address questions related to the curriculum and troubleshoot any issues. Additionally, the top three participants will receive scholarships to the 2025 WiCyS annual conference.
Applications for the Fall Camp are open until August 20, and commitment forms will be mailed on August 29-30. For more information and to apply, visit https://ift.tt/iaMK8qz.
The notes also provide information about WiCyS and ISC2 as organizations, their mission, and strategic partners. It’s evident that this initiative aims to address the cybersecurity talent gap and create a more robust and inclusive cybersecurity workforce.