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Cybersecurity Opportunities in Maryland - Join the Growing Field!

Discover the potential of Maryland as a cybersecurity epicenter. Learn about the state's thriving cybersecurity efforts and how you can participate in this national growth career. Find out how to get involved, gain knowledge, and maximize learning opportunities. Be cyber-safe and let good things happen!

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Cybersecurity Opportunities in Maryland - Join the Growing Field!

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  1. Elizabeth (Liz) Wright Principal Project Engineer, CISSP Center for Cyber Security Innovation Elizabeth.i.wright@lmco.com 301-240-5446

  2. A little background first… • Maryland wants to be cybersecurity epicenter • By Ben Bain; Jan 12, 2010 • http://fcw.com/articles/2010/01/12/web-cybersecurity-center-maryland.aspx • Gov. O’Malley’s report, titled CyberMaryland • Maryland is positioned to be the hub for federal, academic and private-sector cybersecurity efforts • Maryland is already home to the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the National Security Agency, the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity — the soon-to-be home of the Defense Information Systems • Maryland’s IT employment rate rose by 3.3 percent between 2001 and 2008, while nationwide it fell by 17.1 percent during that same time period

  3. Tech Council of Maryland: Very interesting…. but how does this apply to me? http://www.techcouncilmd.com • TCM is the largest technology trade association representing over 500 tech and biotech companies, along with government, academia and service providers, who employ more than 250,000 people in Maryland and the region. • TCM consists of two divisions MdTech and MdBio

  4. There’s gotta be a balance… Talent Technology Coolness! How do we do that?

  5. STEM to the rescue… • Cyber Watch • Increase IA Workforce Pipeline • Community Awareness of IA Workforce • Community Aware of C3 • Cyberethics, Safety, Security • Increase Security of K12 IT Systems • MDWIT – Computer Mania Day • LM Cyber Awareness Day, Oct. 13th

  6. Cyber Security Need: A National Growth Career Cyber Participation

  7. So… How do I participate? • Reach-n-Teach • Personal engagement • Generate awareness • Provide education • Understand Competency Models for needed cyber security skills • Maximize learning opportunities • Learn like a kid… • Scouting (JOTI*) • Games, website surfing • Interns & Apprentices • College degrees; 2 yr., 4 yr., beyond • On the Job Training / Experience

  8. What’s Next? … and a final thought…

  9. Cyber Security Need: A National Growth Career Cyber Security Prime Directive: Let Good Things Happen..Safely Be Cyber Safe!

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