San Diego Cyber Center of Excellence (CCOE)

#CCOE in collaboration with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego, ESET and Haiku, Inc hosted an interactive workshop last week for 100 middle school students in East County San Diego ?? The workshop offered the 6th – 8th graders the opportunity to learn about cybersecurity and career pathways. The workshop was led by 13 San Diego cybersecurity professionals, including leaders from #Aira, #ASML, #BoozAllen, #ESET, #INDUS, #NVIDIA, #SDCCU, #SDGE, #WiCyS and #Yahoo!. Thank you again to our incredible partners and rockstar cyber volunteers who made this event possible ? #boysandgirlsclubssandiego #cyberworkforce #cybersecurity #mentoring

#CCOE was thrilled to be part of the first #Cybersecurity Zone at the San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering this past Saturday ?? More than 21,000 people from across San Diego County experienced the wonders of #STEAM at the Festival held at Petco Park and organized by Biocom California and Generation STEAM. A huge thank you to our incredible partner Journeys Map and Erin Tanner for representing CCOE and sharing info about our Cyber Career Map, showcasing cyber career pathways and inspiring the next generation of cyber warriors ?? #STEAM #Education #SanDiego

Event Alert ?? April 23rd: #NCITE and San Diego State University #HSEC present a webinar on #counterterrorism and workforce perspectives in the Southern California border region ??? No cost to register ?? https://lnkd.in/eH9xEWws

?? Voice of San Diego?collaborated with San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation to include a new distinction in its widely read ‘A Parent’s Guide to San Diego Schools.’ The Labor Market Score for?Career Technical Education (CTE)?Programs is intended to?help parents understand what career exploration opportunities might be available to their students, especially those aligned to San Diego industry demand. Check out the featured article emphasizing the growing role of?CTE in preparing students for high-demand, quality jobs and the economic imperative of strengthening San Diego’s?#talentpipeline ??

Event Alert ?? Wicked6 Cyber Games is back! Join them March 28-30, 2025 for a 3-day virtual conference with epic cyber games, an attack & defense showdown, expert speakers, and awesome prizes! ?? Sign up and pay by February 28 to?save $15?off?the standard $40 ticket price. Check them out here ?? #WomenInCyber #Wicked6 #PlayCyber #CyberGames

Great quick read "The Cybersecurity Talent Shortage: WSJ Readers Weigh In" ?? #WSJ readers share insights on the growing talent shortage in cybersecurity and how we can fill the gap before it’s too late ??

"Borrowing a phrase from #SnoopDogg...in the cyber realm, Proper Planning and Preparation Prevent Poor Performance.” Check out #CCOE and the San Diego Business Journal’s latest Cybersecurity Special Report featuring regional resources and insider insights with guests Lance L., San Diego State University; Capt Jonathan Patrick, United States Marine Corps; and Erin Tanner, Journeys Map. https://lnkd.in/exQZekiS

Event alert ?? ISACA San Diego Cybersecurity Mixer - free event and all are welcome! Come hang and meet others from our local cyber community. Hosted in partnership with Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) as well as other local cyber orgs ?? March 5th at the AleSmith Brewing Company in San Diego, check it out and register ??

#CCOE is excited to be exhibiting in the first ever #Cybersecurity zone at the annual San Diego #FestivalofScienceandEngineering on March 1, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at #PetcoPark. This event is completely free and open to the public, and it's a fantastic event for anyone interested in #science, #technology, #engineering, #arts, and #mathematics (#STEAM). We hope to see you there!

Event alert ?? Power of AI: Transforming Your Business for the Future hosted by C3 Risk & Insurance Services, Assurex Global, and RapidScale on February 27 in San Diego. Check out the details and register ??