Take Action to Support Cybersecurity Education
The bipartisan National Community College Cybersecurity Challenge Act (NCCCCA; H.R. 8970) will support the significant—and urgently needed—expansion of our nation’s cybersecurity workforce.
Cybersecurity attacks pose a significant challenge to our nation’s security and economy. The NCCCCA will enable cybersecurity training programs at community colleges to build the workforce our economy and national security need. Take action below!
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New federal funding opportunities are fueling urban #broadband expansion efforts. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3fusum7
States are rapidly expanding rural #broadband access and getting citizens enrolled in the Affordable Connectivity Program to close the #DigitalDivide. Read more: https://bit.ly/3ChQX71
Senator @RonWyden warns that a U.S. courts agency is stonewalling congressional efforts to get information about significant breach of the federal court systems. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3UO2CSc
50 days remain until the deadline for @Microsoft's #BuildFor2030 Hackathon. Don't miss out on innovating solutions to make a difference: https://bit.ly/3UpZkEJ #TechForGood
The White House is launching a four-year grant program totaling $1B that will strengthen the #cyber resilience of state and local communities. https://bit.ly/3dxchvN
Take action in support of #cybersecurity #skilling by urging Congress to adopt the National Community College Cybersecurity Challenge Act: https://www.voicesforinnovation.org/urge-your-u-s-representative-to-support-cybersecurity-skilling/
A new report shows that #cybercriminals are using #ransomware-as-a-service to evade popular mitigation techniques. Read more: https://bit.ly/3DOkEO6
Check out the highlights from @IAMCPNJ's September meeting, where our Director, David Pryor, joined to discuss top #tech priorities: ⬇️
.@MIT researchers say that the @FCC's #broadband labels should include interpretive information that helps consumers understand practical implications of their internet performance. Read more: https://bit.ly/3UsJQzJ
A recent report uncovered that 25% of healthcare organizations dealing with #ransomware attacks said they had higher mortality rates. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3BVyGev
.@CISAgov is measuring the success of the government's efforts to protect critical infrastructure from #cyberattacks over the next three years. Read more: https://bit.ly/3R2sfvC
The nation faces an acute shortage of cybersecurity professionals at a time when cyberthreats are growing. Community colleges can play an important role in filling this gap by helping people gain the skills they need to fill these crucial jobs.
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The @Microsoft #BuildFor2030 Hackathon starts today! Learn more about the collaboration to create solutions that make a difference: https://bit.ly/3UpZkEJ
With our new Power Up skilling initiative, we’re helping people build low-code skills and advance their careers with Power Platform. https://twitter.com/clamanna/status/1572268711159173120
#Broadband connectivity is a necessity for all Americans. Learn how New Mexico is expanding coverage across the state, especially in rural and tribal communities: https://bit.ly/3qE86RC
Today is National Voter Registration Day! Make sure your voter registration is up to date and encourage others to take part on election day: https://www.usa.gov/voting
The @FCC has finished collecting data from ISPs and hopes to release a first-draft map for #broadband development in November. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3dbiAoH
.@SenAmyKlobuchar has pulled a Senate vote on the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act. Read more about the future of this legislation: https://bit.ly/3QRO1lK
The @CISAgov issued a request for public comment on proposed regulations that are expected to shake up how the private sector and public agencies respond to major #cyberattacks. https://bit.ly/3xmOYvc
The National Cyber Director @ncdinglis and his team are developing a plan to address the shortage of #cybersecurity professionals. Read more: https://bit.ly/3xqp7CF
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