North Dakota becomes the first state to require K-12 cybersecurity and computer science training for students to be eligible for graduation. The K- 12 plan is part of a cybersecurity education law to provide students with added education to counter the growing threats cybercriminals pose. The program, known as the PK-20W Initiative, includes multiple state …
Mega companies like Amazon have been pulling the throttle on hiring graduates right out of school and are taking a more cautious approach. Still, the cybersecurity job market remains red hot. According to college career offices, employers are adopting a more cautious approach when hiring 2023 graduating seniors this year, a significant departure from the …
Employers Who Regularly Picked Up Students Right After Graduation Are Stepping Back View post »
We’ve covered stories about growing international threats, countless cybersecurity professional job postings, and more. But now we want to bring it back to the cybersecurity basics. We at Haiku want to encourage all students to pursue a great career in cybersecurity because we understand how lucrative and rewarding it can be. We also understand that …
A Beginner’s Guide To Cybersecurity Knowledge And Training View post »
How Video Games Can Train You for a Job: Lessons from Learning Engineering Research and Duolingo’s Success Have you ever thought about how video games can help you prepare for a job? Well, it’s time to start thinking about it. Video games are not just for entertainment anymore, but they can also serve as powerful …
There is a common perception that the cybersecurity profession is led by and geared toward males. However, cybersecurity needs more young females in the industry to fill the employment gaps. For decades, women have had challenges within the professional workforce for a variety of reasons. These challenges have evolved for the better over that time …
The Cybersecurity Profession Is Not A Male-Only Industry View post »
As the cyber threats against American targets continue to grow, a new way to serve and protect your country is available that doesn’t include military service. America has long been the premier world superpower in just about every category; military strength, economy, freedom, and so on. And when you are on top of the world, …
Serve Your Country Without Enlisting Into The Military View post »
Recent EPA guidelines will require the 100,000+ public water systems to improve, and in some cases, install an effective cybersecurity program. United States of America: If you were to ask the average American what their thoughts are when the hear the word cybersecurity, you’ll likely hear data protection, hacking, stolen identity and the like. But …
EPA Recommendation: Improve Water System Cybersecurity View post »
More government employers are eliminating college degree requirements as part of their applicant eligibility standards and shifting towards attracting people with real-world skills. For years, and in some cases decades, state and local governments would require college degrees to even apply for an open position. Even today, if they receive an application without a specific …
Government Employers Are Beginning To Eliminate
Degree Requirements To Expand Talent Pool View post »
A recent Wall Street Journal Op/Ed column suggested that prisoners are better students than you are – but today’s educators simply don’t get it. The Wall Street Journal, one of the premier news and writing institutions have recently published an opinion/editorial piece claiming that current prisoners are better students than traditional students. The fiery piece, …
WSJ Op/Ed Piece Says School Should Be Like Prison View post »
A highly anticipated bipartisan report covering our national cybersecurity strategy for the coming years has finally been published. Cybersecurity has been a fast-growing concern in recent years as technology continues to advance. Every sector of American society has been significantly impacted by the growth of technology. From smart to smarter phones, flat to flatter screens …
White House Releases Highly Anticipated National Cybersecurity Report View post »
