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The Cheyney University’s Workforce Enhancement Network (CU WEN) in Cybersecurity program serves as a conduit to proactively take steps to reduce and ultimately eliminate disparity in representation in the cybersecurity field. The program will create both a talent pipeline, and an ecosystem in Pennsylvania that will ensure strong and community-relevant training, increase diversity in the cybersecurity workforce, facilitate learner and professional placement, and foster cybersecurity innovation.

  • Preparation program to test for industry-recognized technology credential in one of CompTIA Core Certifications
  • Beginning in spring 2022 with a hybrid flexible delivery of online and in-person training and activities
  • Participation in mentorship to support professional development and career advancement

12 modules delivered in 6 months in cybersecurity (C), industry application (IA), and professional development (PD):

C1. Information Security Awareness: Cybersecurity attacks and threats and review of protection strategies. Feature discussion on equity in technology for communities of color.
C2. Networks and Design: training on research data and intellectual property rights across various networks and designing systems to secure the information.
C3. Governance, Ethics and Compliance: evaluating and proposing policies, procedures, and industry regulations within the field.
C4. Cybersecurity Application: analysis of a user case study that was implemented and proposal of solutions to close discoverable gaps.
IA1. Industry Impact: an overview of the business sector, introduction to strategic partners, their mission, goals, products and services and an analysis of societal impact.
IA2. Business Focus Area: the process of moving technology beyond an idea into commercial ventures that allow the public to benefit from the discoveries. Featured work from innovators of color.
IA3. From Innovation to Market: Knowledge of the Diffusion of Innovation theory to secure data and data users. Ethical considerations and funding reviewed.
IA4. Business Strategy Presentation: cybersecurity pitch and group presentation to business.
PD1. Introduction to Project Management: knowledge and application of the triple constraints (time, people, and money) of results-oriented outcomes.
PD2. Business Communications: preparing written reports, professional communication, and oral communication (one-on-one and in teams). Feature discussion on appropriateness of cultural colloquialism.
PD3. Polished on paper and in-person: describing education and professional experiences on paper, conducting job searches, perfecting interviews, and negotiating compensation packages.
PD4. Workforce Job Shadowing: matched to an industry partner to observe the daily operations of the company and interactions with clientele.
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