Our Mission
To expand cybersecurity career awareness, empower educators, and build pathways that connect students to high-demand cyber roles across every industry.
Our Goals
- Inspire Interest: Spark curiosity in cybersecurity through engaging, approachable activities.
- Empower Educators: Provide tools aligned with the NICE Workforce Framework to help advisors and teachers confidently discuss cyber careers.
- Broaden Access: Encourage collaboration across multiple disciplines so students in fields like business, health, engineering, and the arts can see how cybersecurity connects to their future careers.
- Connect Pathways: Strengthen bridges between education and industry so students graduate ready for real-world careers.
What We Do
- Develop and share the Cybersecurity Career Awareness Toolkit—a collection of interactive lessons, posters, infographics, and digital activities.
- Offer professional development workshops to train educators and counselors.
- Build a community of practice for collaboration and resource sharing.
- Partner with schools, colleges, and industry to expand cybersecurity awareness nationwide.
Get Involved
Whether you’re an educator, advisor, or industry partner, there’s a place for you in Explore Cyber:
- Download the Toolkit and bring cybersecurity awareness to your students.
- Attend a workshop or professional development session.
- Join our Advisory Board or community of practice.
- Share your expertise or success story to help others learn.
Start exploring today!
Please contact us at [email protected] to learn how you can be part of building the future cybersecurity workforce.
Did You Know?
More than 500,000 cybersecurity positions in the U.S. remain unfilled—and demand is expected to grow by over 30% in the next decade. Yet many students, educators, and career advisors are unaware of the wide range of opportunities this field offers. Explore Cyber helps bridge that gap by providing tools and resources to guide future professionals into cybersecurity careers.