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National News 
 

CyberUSA hosts 2020 Conference

CyberUSA provides a communication framework, a national summit and cyber related resources to communities across the United States. This annual gathering of state delegations and federal stakeholders explores programs to improve and enhance cyber resilience, collaboration, threat intelligence, information sharing, workforce development, marketplace opportunities, and risk management. Join us for this one-day event on January 16, 2020 at the University of Maryland Riggs Alumni Center.
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JUST LAUNCHED:

Students Page on the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies Website


 
Student Guide

While many kids are home for the holidays in the coming days and weeks, now is a great time for parents to talk with them about future career opportunities, specifically in cybersecurity. With more than 300,000 cybersecurity jobs currently available across the United States, the demand for qualified professional is greater than ever. 

The new Students page on the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS) website provides a great introduction to the rapidly expanding field of cybersecurity. This new webpage includes 15 cybersecurity career profiles, college and scholarship information, downloadable guides, and much more to help students think about cybersecurity as a lucrative career option.

To find more information about cybersecurity concepts, academic opportunities, local events, and cybersecurity career options, explore the NICCS website and check out the Students Guide.
 
 
  South Carolina News 

2020 HBCU Cybersecurity Workforce Summit

South Carolina State University (SCSU) and Ishpi Information Technologies, Inc. will host the 2020 HBCU Cybersecurity Workforce Summit on February 20, 2020 in Orangeburg, SC.  The purpose of the summit is to explore the need for collaborative Cybersecurity degrees and apprenticeships.
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BSides Coming Back to Greenville in March 2020

The BSides Security conference is back in Greenville, SC on March 21st, 2020 at Clemson University's exciting campus at the International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR).
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  CyberSC News 

4th Cybersecurity Summit Slated for May in Greenville

The 4th Annual SC Chamber Cybersecurity Summit has been slated for May 28th in Greenville, SC. 

This yearly event has featured speakers like Congressman Mike Rogers, Gen. Michael Hayden, and Fort Gordon Cyber District Leader Dr. Tom Clark.  Focusing on small and medium sized businesses, this is a must attend event each year in SC.
 

This conference, designed with both small and large businesses in mind, will teach businesses to mitigate cybersecurity risks and to identify and prepare for potential threats. It will also provide a primer on the economic impact of cybersecurity and how it can affect our state's infrastructure. 

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Friday December 27, 2019
 

"Some year!"

In the spirit of Charlottes Web, the only words that come to mind when thinking of 2019 are "SOME YEAR"!

2019 has certainly been "Some Year" as we see it come to a close.  Officially serving as CyberSC's first full calendar year, 2019 has provided the Palmetto State with a wealth of opportunities and events to expand the cyber conversation.

Last year saw CyberUSA and its affiliates like CyberSC be able to take advantage of three new and exciting partnerships with pre-eminen organizations like ISC2, the Cyber Readiness Institute, and Cybersecurity Collaborative.

May saw another fantastic cybersecurity summit co-sponsored with the SC Chamber of Commerce.  Dr. Tom Clark, of the Fort Gordon Cyber Alliance kicked off the event attended by over 250 participants and more than 50 industry partners.  The Greenville event was so well received that we're going back in 2020!  JOIN US @ THE 2020 SC Cybersecurity Summit 

CyberSC helped provide educational opportunities to teachers, students, and professionals over the last year by helping secure a grant for MS teacher education, providing camps and laptops to middle and high school students, and by hosting Cyber Terrorism Defense classes for those working to protect the State's critical infrastructure.

We can do more in 2020 with your support!  Please consider a tax-deductible donation to the South Carolina Cyber Foundation's CyberSC initiative.  Together we can do much much more!

Thank you for your consideration.




Tom Scott
CyberSC Executive Director
 


 
2019 Accomplishments
 
  • Secured $150,000 for Aiken County Public Schools Cyber Education Initiative aimed at providing Savannah River Middle School teachers with cyber training and tools
 
  • Donated over 100 laptop computers to CyberPatriot team across the Palmetto State
 
  • Co-Sponsored a 250-person cybersecurity summit with the SC Chamber of Commerce
 
  • Provided Cyber Chip certification to over 70 Scouts at the annual Cyber Merit Badge Camp
 
  • Sponsored two crticial infrastructure classes on cybersecurity providing free educational opportunities to over 40 professionals
 
  • Pertnered with the SC Infragard chapter to host a 25-student cybersecurity camp aimed at developing the next generation of law enformcement cyber professionals