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I see alot of posts asking how to get into CS, I think this is a great opportunity. The best part is no experience is required. You guys better jump on this quick. This is for minorities, be early.
SANS Institute
SANS and International Consortium of Minority Cybersecurity Professionals (ICMCP) are excited to announce the Diversity Cyber Academy (DCA). The DCA is a 100% scholarship-based diversity, equity, and inclusion program. This four-to-six-month accelerated, immersive cybersecurity training program provides eligible candidates with advanced technical training, industry-recognized GIAC certifications and hands-on cyber defense and incident handling skills sought by employers.
SANS and ICMCP first combined efforts to increase career opportunities in the cybersecurity field for Black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) communities and women in 2018. Year after year the industry falls behind in the number of qualified professionals skilled and ready for the task of protecting vital data and infrastructure. Cyber attacks have not slowed down during the pandemic and the demand for cyber professionals is high.
If you have a passion for cybersecurity and meet the requirements below, please consider applying to the DCA.
Eligibility Requirements
DCA is an all-inclusive program focused on women and minorities of Black, Latinx, Native American, Native Hawaiian, Asian Pacific, Asian Indian, or sub-Saharan backgrounds that are career changers, with a high aptitude and passion for cybersecurity and meet the following eligibility requirements:
Timeline
Diversity Cyber Academy 2021
Candidates meeting the Academy requirements may submit an application and proceed to complete an online assessment. Based on the results, applicants may be invited to submit additional documentation to complete their application and may advance to the next step for a personal interview. The Admission Committee will determine which candidates are accepted and will notify them of next steps.
Students will complete up to three SANS courses online (two core courses and one elective) and industry-leading certifications).
Core Curriculum (Two Courses) GIAC Certification
SEC401 : SANS Security Essentials Boot Camp Style GSEC - GIAC Security Essentials
SEC504 : Hacker Techniques, Exploits & Incident Handling GCIH - GIAC Certified Incident Handler
Electives (Choose One Course)
FOR500 : Windows Forensic Analysis GCFE - GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner
ICS410 : ICS/SCADA Security Essentials GICSP - Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional
SEC501 : Advanced Security Essentials, Enterprise Defender GCED - GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender
SEC503 : Intrusion Detection In-Depth GCIA GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst GCIA - GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst
SEC511: Continuous Monitoring and Security Operations GMON - GIAC Continuous Monitoring Certification
SEC540 : Cloud Security and DevOps Automation GCSA - GIAC Cloud Security Automation
SEC542 : Web App Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking GWAPT - GIAC Certified Web Application Penetration Tester
SEC560 : Network Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking GPEN - GIAC Certified Penetration Tester
SANS Institute
SANS Institute
SANS and International Consortium of Minority Cybersecurity Professionals (ICMCP) are excited to announce the Diversity Cyber Academy (DCA). The DCA is a 100% scholarship-based diversity, equity, and inclusion program. This four-to-six-month accelerated, immersive cybersecurity training program provides eligible candidates with advanced technical training, industry-recognized GIAC certifications and hands-on cyber defense and incident handling skills sought by employers.
SANS and ICMCP first combined efforts to increase career opportunities in the cybersecurity field for Black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) communities and women in 2018. Year after year the industry falls behind in the number of qualified professionals skilled and ready for the task of protecting vital data and infrastructure. Cyber attacks have not slowed down during the pandemic and the demand for cyber professionals is high.
If you have a passion for cybersecurity and meet the requirements below, please consider applying to the DCA.
Eligibility Requirements
DCA is an all-inclusive program focused on women and minorities of Black, Latinx, Native American, Native Hawaiian, Asian Pacific, Asian Indian, or sub-Saharan backgrounds that are career changers, with a high aptitude and passion for cybersecurity and meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Seniors in college; preferably (not required) pursuing a degree in a Computer/IT-related field or technical STEM discipline.
- College graduates and career changers currently not working in the information security field or with prior work experience from the information security field.
- Priority will be given to career changers that are not currently working in an information technology (IT) related field.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent legal resident (Green card holder) with work authorization and currently residing in the U.S.
Timeline
Diversity Cyber Academy 2021
- Applications open: February 1, 2021
- Deadline to apply: May 28, 2021
- Training begins: July 2021
- Graduation: December 2021
Candidates meeting the Academy requirements may submit an application and proceed to complete an online assessment. Based on the results, applicants may be invited to submit additional documentation to complete their application and may advance to the next step for a personal interview. The Admission Committee will determine which candidates are accepted and will notify them of next steps.
Students will complete up to three SANS courses online (two core courses and one elective) and industry-leading certifications).
Core Curriculum (Two Courses) GIAC Certification
SEC401 : SANS Security Essentials Boot Camp Style GSEC - GIAC Security Essentials
SEC504 : Hacker Techniques, Exploits & Incident Handling GCIH - GIAC Certified Incident Handler
Electives (Choose One Course)
FOR500 : Windows Forensic Analysis GCFE - GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner
ICS410 : ICS/SCADA Security Essentials GICSP - Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional
SEC501 : Advanced Security Essentials, Enterprise Defender GCED - GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender
SEC503 : Intrusion Detection In-Depth GCIA GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst GCIA - GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst
SEC511: Continuous Monitoring and Security Operations GMON - GIAC Continuous Monitoring Certification
SEC540 : Cloud Security and DevOps Automation GCSA - GIAC Cloud Security Automation
SEC542 : Web App Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking GWAPT - GIAC Certified Web Application Penetration Tester
SEC560 : Network Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking GPEN - GIAC Certified Penetration Tester
SANS Institute
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