About Us
Vision
To build a future where the nation’s cybersecurity needs are met by a knowledgeable, skilled, and passionate workforce
Mission
To ensure that every K-12 student gains foundational and technical cybersecurity knowledge and skills
Approach
Empower educators and caregivers with resources and training needed to deliver cyber content to students
2007
Workforce Need Identified
Cyber Innovation Center identifies need for workforce solutions that drive regional economic diversity.
2012
NICERC is launched
In partnership with Department of Homeland Security, NICERC initiates formal K-12 education program.
2016
National Milestone Reached
Teachers and students in all 50 states are impacted through curricula and professional development.
2020
CYBER.ORG is launched
CYBER.ORG continues the mission of bolstering K-12 cyber education.
4x
High schools with teachers using CYBER.ORG content in their classrooms sent 4x more students to cyber related college or university degree programs than those that did not.
30,723
Teachers currently enrolled in CYBER.ORG’s content platform
As of August 2023
22,720
Teachers trained to teach cybersecurity skills
As of August 2023
Our team is passionate about cyber and brings to the table experience across many levels of education.
Curriculum Development Specialist
We’re looking for someone who is excited about technology and would love to help teachers realize how cybersecurity impacts their students’ everyday life. The person in this role will assist with developing classroom curriculum and student-facing activities focused on cybersecurity in grades K - 12.