Education & Training
Discover a wealth of resources on cybersecurity in Colorado Springs, including employment and training opportunities, support for transitioning military personnel, industry news, and more.
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs offers multiple graduate programs in the field of cybersecurity, including Master of Engineering and Ph.D. programs with emphasis on security and computer science, and master's programs in information assurance, computer science, software engineering and games and media integration. Future plans for the university include a national cybersecurity center.
Pikes Peak Community College
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut laborePikes Peak Community College offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree with a computer networking designation, as well as three different certificate programs and non-credit workforce development opportunities. The school is a member of Cyber Watch West, the National Cyberwatch Center and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 'Stop.Think.Connect.' Campaign.
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Technical University's (CTU) cybersecurity degree programs provide students with the potential to learn how to diagnose, combat and avert cybercrimes. They offer a diverse cybersecurity program in multiple areas of study, including IT, engineering and computer science, business and security studies.
LeaderQuest
LeaderQuest offers IT training and certifications, career services, veteran resources and enterprise team training to help grow careers in cybersecurity. Several of their courses are eligible for college credit, and their cybersecurity training immerses students into an interactive environment, showing them how to scan, test, hack and secure computer systems.
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Murray Security Services provides professional training online in a collaborative environment where students and delegates can interact directly with the instructor through live chats and private classrooms using their own computers. Sessions can be recorded for later viewing or scheduled at the convenience of our clients across the globe.
Military Skills and Transition assistance
Local organizations that provide transition assistance
Hire Heroes USA
Hire Heroes USA empowers U.S. military members, veterans and military spouses to succeed in the civilian workforce.http://hireheroesusa.org/
Microsoft Software & Systems Academy (MSSA)
Microsoft Software & Systems Academy (MSSA) provides transitioning service members and veterans with critical career skills required for today's growing technology industry.https://military.microsoft.com/programs/mssa/
Veterans Integration Program (VIP)
The Veterans Integration Program (VIP) at Mt. Carmel specializes in providing services to transitioning Military members through training and education resources.https://veteranscenter.org/employment/
Onward to Opportunity
Onward to Opportunity provides transitioning service members, veterans and military families with access to career counseling, job training and over 400 brand name employers.https://onward2opportunity-vctp.org/
VetSuccess Academy
VetSuccess Academy provides veterans with advanced technical training, GIAC certifications, and a pathway to employment and careers in cybersecurity.
https://www.sans.org/cybertalent/vetsuccess
Military Inventory Skills & Analysis
Explore the skills profiles to discover cybersecurity opportunities available based on your military service, and learn about the organizations that can help you transition into the private sector.
Air Force Career Profiles
The military employs highly trained and qualified cybersecurity professionals whose skills and experience are invaluable to civilian employers. And yet, when these individuals transition into the private sector, it is often a challenge to translate their military experience into language that can be readily mapped or understood by a civilian hiring manager or recruiter. This report aims to bridge that translation gap for transitioning Airmen.
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This report aims to bridge the translation gap for transitioning Soldiers. We have identified the Army career fields that relate to cybersecurity, and – for each one – we provide a profile of their qualifications in civilian terms. When cybersecurity professionals transition into the civilian workforce from Fort Carson, Colorado Springs employers will be better positioned to understand their qualifications.
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