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NICCS Overview Video | Visual Transcript

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<v Narrator>Our nation is under relentless attack</v>

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from an increasing number of hackers,

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criminal organizations,

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and rogue governments.

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Cyber is their weapon of choice.

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The need for trained cybersecurity professionals

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to protect our national

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and economic security

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has never been greater.

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The NICCS mission is to be a national hub

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for cybersecurity training, education, and careers.

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Our website provides you with

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the knowledge, skills, and resources

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you need to play a critical role

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in meeting the cybersecurity challenges

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of today and tomorrow.

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The NICCS Education and Training Catalog

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is the place to go to advance your career,

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with more than 6,000

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cybersecurity-related courses

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from hundreds of training providers

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across the country.

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With in-person and virtual options

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for beginner, intermediate,

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and advanced users,

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the Training Catalog has something for everyone!

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In addition, the Cybersecurity

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and Infrastructure Security Agency, or CISA,

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provides more than 800 hours of no cost,

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online cybersecurity training

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for federal and state government

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employees, contractors, and veterans.

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We're also empowering

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the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.

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NICCS offers information about

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cybersecurity curricula,

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classroom materials,

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cybersecurity career profiles,

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nationally recognized cyber degree programs,

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scholarship opportunities, and more.

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The Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity,

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or NICE Framework,

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provides a common language

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for describing cybersecurity-related positions.

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The Mapping Tool takes the guesswork

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out of using the framework.

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Simply answer questions about

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each cybersecurity-related position

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and it shows you how each position

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aligns to the NICE Framework.

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It also tells you what you can do

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to strengthen your cybersecurity team.

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The Cyber Career Pathways Tool and Roadmap

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is a new, interactive way

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to highlight core attributes

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among 52 cybersecurity work roles,

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and receive actionable insights

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to start or advance your cybersecurity career.

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The information you want most

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is right at your fingertips,

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with easy to find resources on the Home Page.

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Our Cybersecurity Careers by State Map

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provides an interactive way

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to find open federal cybersecurity positions

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throughout the U.S. and around the world.

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You can also find recent

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and upcoming cybersecurity events,

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and a variety of featured stories

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for cyber professionals of all types.

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Whether you're just starting your career,

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are a seasoned professional,

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or a hiring manager,

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we can't protect our nation

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from cyber attacks without you.

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That's why the NICCS website delivers

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what you need to help strengthen

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our nation's cybersecurity workforce.

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Learn more about what NICCS has to offer you today!