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April 2024

Upcoming Activities

Palmetto Cyber Defense Competition

April 13-15

Charleston, SC

The Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic, the Navy’s East Coast Engineering Center, in collaboration with the South Carolina Lowcountry Chapter of the Armed Forces Communications Electronics Association (AFCEA) facilitates a cyber defense competition each spring.

The goal is to energize high schools, colleges, and their students to focus on the development of technical skills in the area of networking and cyber security. Pro Day teams use the event for workforce development/training, recruitment and the challenge of competing in the cyber arena.

Cyber In the Middle

April 13

Charleston, SC

The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic, in collaboration with the South Carolina Lowcountry Chapter of the Armed Forces Communications Electronics Association (AFCEA) facilitates the very successful Palmetto Cyber Defense Competition (PCDC) each spring at Trident Technical College.

Cyber in the Middle is designed to allow 8th Grade Middle School Students an opportunity to have a special look into the PCDC competition and provide the students with age appropriate, engaging and hands-on Cyber activities to create greater interest and build excitement about Cybersecurity.

Volunteer Signup

April 24

Online

The PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a global standard that provides a baseline of operational & technical requirements designated to protect payment data. PCI DSS v4.0 is the next evolution of the standard.

PCI DSS v4.0 replaces version 3.2.1 to address emerging threats and technologies and enable innovative methods to combat new threats. This version associates the protection of payment data with new controls to address sophisticated cyber attacks.

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June 4-6

Wilmington, NC

Cyber Apprenticeship Webinar

May 7

Online

There is a critical need for a cybersecurity workforce pipeline. Over half of cybersecurity incidents in the next year will be caused by lack of talent, according to Gartner.

So what can employers do about it?

CyberSC has partnered with Apprenticeship Carolina and Safal Partners, USDOL's Industry Intermediary for Cybersecurity and Technology apprenticeship, to host a webinar on May 7 at 12:00 PM EST.

Their team of subject matter experts will share how the proven model of registered apprenticeship as a talent development tool can help employers work towards closing the talent gap and protect our nation's most sensitive information and assets.

Join us to learn more and be part of the discussion!

REGISTER HERE

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Small Business Administration: Cyber Insurance Webinar

Don't miss the upcoming Small Business Administration's Cyber Insurance webinar on Tuesday April 9, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST, featuring Karen Evans, Managing Director of CRI, as a speaker.

Gain valuable insights into the importance of cyber insurance, identifying the correct policy, and understanding limitations and benefits in today's digital landscape.

There is no registration required. Click HERE to join this Microsoft Teams Meeting on Tuesday April 9, 2024 from11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST (1 hour).