Advancing Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Development
We believe K-12 cybersecurity education is the key to solving the cyber workforce shortage. Our goal is to empower educators as they prepare the next generation to succeed in the cyber workforce of tomorrow.
To build a resilient and future-ready cyber workforce, it starts with empowering the educators and leaders who will shape it. Across K–12, higher education, and workforce training programs, many institutions lack teachers with the confidence, expertise, or resources to effectively teach cybersecurity. CYBER.ORG, the academic initiative of the Cyber Innovation Center (CIC) bridges that gap by preparing educators to lead cybersecurity instruction in critical cyber standards and best practices.
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Browse Free Cyber Curricula
Search free cyber lessons and courses for use in K-12 settings.
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Provide Cyber Education Resources
The most effective way to support educators and caregivers is through curricula, training, and resources.
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Build Education Pipeline
By supporting K-12, we can build a steady stream of students prepared to enter cybersecurity programs and jobs.
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Solve Cyber Workforce Shortage
Currently, the demand for cybersecurity talent is outpacing the supply.
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You want to inspire the next generation of cyber professionals, but don’t have the funding or time to invest in another overly technical resource. You need something affordable, practical and built for the classroom.
You want to prepare students for real careers in cybersecurity but lack effective resources. You need something focused on industry certification objectives.
CYBER.ORG continues to promote cybersecurity careers through the use of its career profiles.
Students can explore the searchable web-based profiles, which include engaging graphics, sample job tasks, salary information, and, in some cases, video interviews with real cybersecurity professionals.
Download our full set of career profile cards and posters to connect classroom learning with real-world job roles and help students envision their future in the world of cybersecurity.
Kahoot! is a game-based platform that makes learning fun, fast-paced, and interactive—perfect for engaging students in the classroom.
CYBER.ORG offers a collection of Kahoot! cyber trivia quizzes ideal for lesson warm-ups, quick reviews, or end-of-class activities. These quizzes encourage student participation and spark classroom competition while reinforcing key cybersecurity concepts.
Build teacher and employee confidence and capacity in a high-need industry
Currently serving 38,000+ educators across all 50 states
No-cost and low-cost, scalable solutions with national credibility, supported in part by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Practical, ready-to-use tools written to academic standards and real workforce needs
Designed by educators, for educators to create real career pathways and strengthen cyber resilience
“CYBER.ORG curriculum is the lifeline for our Career and Technical Education Cyber Academic Pathway instructors! When our program began 10 years ago, there were little to no solid curriculum resources. CYBER.ORG has provided rich technical content, engaging lessons, and a solid systematic lesson system that eases the concerns for even our newest cyber instructors.”
- Jahi Garner, Palm Middle School, Moreno Valley, CA
