Adrian Johnson
TLDR:
Key Points:
- NIST granted $3.6 million to address the cybersecurity skills shortage.
- 18 education and community organizations in 15 states will receive funding to train future cybersecurity professionals.
In an effort to tackle the cybersecurity skills shortage in the United States, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has allocated $3.6 million in grants to support cybersecurity workforce development. The initiative, overseen by the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE), aims to build Regional Alliances and Multistakeholder Partnerships to Stimulate (RAMPS) cybersecurity education projects tailored to local business and nonprofit needs.
18 organizations across 15 states, including Benedict College, CyberUp, and the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation, will each receive approximately $200,000 to enhance cybersecurity training efforts. These grants are part of a larger effort to prepare individuals for high-quality, well-paying jobs in the cybersecurity field, ultimately strengthening economic and national security.
Further grants are planned for application until May 24, 2024, to continue supporting cybersecurity training efforts nationwide. NIST Director Laurie E. Locascio stressed the significance of investing in cybersecurity workforce development to ensure a skilled workforce capable of addressing evolving cyber threats.
