Evolving from fragmented threat feeds to unified cyber risk intelligence
TekStream Workforce Academy: Workforce Development for the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Talent
The cybersecurity talent shortage continues to challenge public and private sector organizations alike. The TekStream Workforce AcademySM is built to accelerate the readiness of aspiring professionals — especially veterans and students — through targeted career counseling, skills assessment and hands-on industry exposure.
Backed by leading cloud and cybersecurity partners, the Academy equips future talent to meet today’s mission-critical needs with confidence and clarity.
TekStream Workforce Academy Bridges the Cyber Talent Gap
TekStream’s Workforce Academy delivers an immersive model for building high-impact cybersecurity teams. Designed for agencies and organizations struggling to fill critical cyber roles, the program delivers hands-on, real-world experience in a structured, self-paced format.
Rather than theory-heavy training or bootcamp-style crash courses, participants gain meaningful exposure to security operations, threat detection and engineering workflows. The result? A skilled talent pipeline equipped to contribute from day one, with performance backed by measurable analytics.
Key outcomes include:
- Reduced SOC staffing costs without compromising capability
- Graduates trained to enterprise-level performance standards
- Verifiable proficiency through analytics and dashboards
Turning Students Into Security Professionals
TekStream’s Whole-of-State framework empowers students to work side-by-side with industry analysts, steadily increasing their real-world impact.
- Continuous quarter-over-quarter rise in incidents handled by student analysts
- Collaborative workflow integrates training with live SOC operations
- Expanding capacity supports more participating schools and entities statewide
From Foundational Skills to Advanced Threat Response
As students progress through the SOC program, they take on increasingly complex cybersecurity challenges.
- Level 1: Monitoring and basic alert triage
- Level 2: Correlation, containment and intermediate investigations
- Level 3: Deep analysis and threat-hunting
Student analysts now operate confidently across all three tiers of incident complexity, demonstrating job-ready proficiency in enterprise-level SOC environments.
Associate Security Analyst Certification: A Tiered Approach to Readiness
TekStream’s four-level Associate Security Analyst Certification gives students a clear, structured path from entry-level tasks to advanced SOC responsibilities. Progression is guided by the “Pyramid of Pain” model, starting with low-complexity alerts and advancing toward high-impact threats.
Each level builds on defined competencies, with assessments and practicum gates ensuring readiness before moving up. Higher-level students also provide tiered oversight and mentorship.
What sets it apart:
- Structured curriculum with defined skill levels
- Progression timelines tailored to student and campus needs
- Certification advancement targets within two years
- Built-in peer mentoring within the SOC
The result: a proven model that builds real-world cybersecurity talent from the ground up.
Cybersecurity Career Counseling That Closes the Readiness Gap
Many students graduate with an interest in cybersecurity but lack a clear path forward. TekStream’s Cybersecurity Career Counseling delivers personalized guidance to help them confidently transition from the classroom to a career.
Through one-on-one mentorship, targeted goal-setting and strategic skills coaching, students get support preparing for industry certifications, strengthening their resumes and navigating a competitive job market.
Whether just starting out or ready to advance, TekStream helps aspiring analysts take the next step with clarity and confidence.
Public Sector Talent Solutions
Filling technology roles in cybersecurity, cloud and cleared programs continues to challenge public sector organizations at every level. Whether for State, Local or Federal agencies— including defense, healthcare and intelligence sectors — TekStream helps leaders find the specialized talent they need to deliver on their missions.
Our flexible models support long- and short-term resourcing needs:
- RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing): A scalable recruitment engine that flexes with your needs, using modern sourcing tools and real-time talent insights.
- Staff Augmentation: Embedded experts who integrate with your team, bringing the right skills, certifications and experience to advance your initiatives.
TekStream has helped major government organizations successfully fill hundreds of specialized IT roles quickly.
Driving Whole-of-State Cybersecurity Resilience
Building sustainable cyber defense isn’t just about hiring new talent; it’s about rethinking how security operations centers (SOCs) are staffed and supported. TekStream’s shared SOC approach brings together public sector agencies and higher education institutions to expand cybersecurity coverage, build in-state talent pipelines and drive operational efficiency.
By combining workforce development with real-time co-managed SOC operations, states can strengthen their defenses while reducing costs and creating career pathways for students across the region.
Behind the Screens: SOC Journeys
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