AP Computer Science Principles Course - SDNB includes cybersecurity as a topic
Information Technology Academy (ITA) - is a pre-college initiative with the goal of increasing enrollment rates of diverse students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
SDNB ACP Guide - See p. 34 and 35 for IT Program of Study/Related Pathways
Pathways Wisconsin - Regional IT Career Development for HS students
Academic & Career Planning (Broad category) - Regional IT Career Development for HS students
CyberCorps - Scholarship for Service (SFS) — providing scholarships for bachelors, masters, and graduate degree programs focusing in cybersecurity in return for service in Federal, State, local, or tribal governments upon graduation
Grant Program Announcement (GPA) - for collaborative projects to provide high school students with industry-recognized certifications in high-demand fields. Grants are available to Wisconsin technical colleges for collaborative projects with school districts, technical colleges and business partners
National Integrated Cyber Education Research Center (NICERC) - a not-for profit academic development center to provide K-12 cybersecurity curricula and hands-on professional development for teachers at no cost
Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) program - is a nationally recognized, innovative talent development solution driven by Wisconsin businesses to train and retain highly skilled workers. Making up to $1,000,000 in grants available
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) - is often discussed among white hat hackers and penetration testers
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) - is geared towards people in managerial positions (e.g. CIO of IT security).
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) - is designed for professionals who audit, control, monitor and assess information technology and business systems
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) - is an information security certification developed by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium
Cisco Certification Pathway - globally-recognized IT certification programs through Cisco career certifications that will provide valuable, measurable advancement to networking professionals, their managers, and organizations.
CompTIA - Earn an IT certification in Cybersecurity.
GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) - is for incident handlers responsible for detecting, responding to and resolving computer security incidents
InfoSec Institute - trains on industry standard certifications such as CISSP
ISACA Certifications - ISACA engages in the development, adoption and use of globally accepted, industry-leading knowledge and practices for information systems and cybersecurity.
Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) - is designed for penetration testers and includes a rigorous 24 hour certification exam.
Palo Alto Networks Certifications -Industry-leading professional certifications that help validate technical competencies and knowledge of the Palo Alto Networks Security Operating Platform.
MS in Computing with a specialization Information Assurance and Cyber Defense, Marquette University designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Educations(CAE-CDE)