STUDENTS
Unlock your potential in cybersecurity with the CAE in Cybersecurity Community! With K-12 initiatives fostering early interest and college-level programs offering hands-on experience and job prospects, we provide the resources and support you need to succeed in this ever-evolving field.

GIVE CYBER A TRY
Step into the world of cybersecurity with Try Cyber! CISA’s web application offers 15 minute micro-challenges, providing a sneak peek into various cyber work roles supported by the NICE Framework. Engage in hands-on tasks guided by a fictional mentor via text chat. Complete challenges on a virtual machine, receive real-time feedback, and access resource links to kickstart your journey towards a career in cybersecurity!
K-12 STUDENTS
CURRENT COLLEGE STUDENTS
CAE Cyber Competitions Atlas
Discover the CAE Competitions Cyber Atlas, a comprehensive directory of cybersecurity challenges and competitions. Search for events based on your desired criteria, and put your skills to the test!

Career Explorer
The CAE Career Explorer offers a comprehensive snapshot of cybersecurity job data nationwide, along with direct access to employment opportunities. Explore cybersecurity demand across states via an interactive map, and find open positions across the nation in the sector and location of your choice.

DoD Cyber Service Academy
The Department of Defense Cyber Service Academy (DoD CSA) provides scholarships to students, who are not DoD or government employees, enrolled in or applying to universities designated as Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity. Post-graduation, students are required to work for the DoD for at least one year for each year of support received.

NCAE Cyber Games
NCAE Cyber Games is a college-level cybersecurity competition geared towards students who have never participated in a competition or hackathon before. This tournament offers a supportive environment to not only gain hands-on experience, but also learn more about the industry.

Scholarship for Service
The CyberCorps® Scholarship for Service (SFS) offers cybersecurity scholarships for up to three years of undergraduate and graduate education through participating universities. Post-graduation, recipients commit to working in a cybersecurity position for the U.S. Government, matching the scholarship duration.

Virtual Career Fair
The National Cybersecurity Virtual Career Fair is hosted annually by the National Cybersecurity Training and Education (NCyTE) Center and the CAE in Cybersecurity Community. The fair connects students and alumni from designated institutions with employers seeking cyber talent.
