Call ing Iowa Community College Cyber Educators and Administrators
Iowa State University and DMACC will host a summit to discuss updates to cybersecurity education and educational pathways with key Iowa stakeholders. ISU and DMACC need your input on January 6th, 2022 at DMACC in Ankeny. A virtual option of attendance is also available.
Download the full Cybersecurity Educational Pathways report
An overarching goal of the Iowa Cyber Hub is to increase the number of employees in cybersecurity across the state of Iowa. The goals of this meeting include:
ESTABLISH NEW EDUCATIONAL PATHWAYS
Discuss recent updates to cybersecurity education pathways— from high school graduate to PhD
DISCUSS THREE-YEAR STACKABLE CREDENTIAL
Identify pathway for military personnel to build on their Joint Services Transcript to earn a three- year stackable credential: earn an AAS (2 year) and transfer to ISU for a 1-year certificate in cybersecurity
IDENTIFY GAPS
Determine additional gaps in educational pathways and how they can be filled
ESTABLISH A PLAN
Develop a road map to implementation and roll out of the pathways
DISCUSS SHARING
Develop a plan to share best practices, courses, and labs.