All Week 

Competition: Cybersecurity Careers Capture the Flag Competition

Oct. 17, 12:00 PM ET – Oct.-20, 12:00 PM ET

Learn more at Cybersecurity Career Week CTF | Cloud CTF (virginiacyberrange.org)

The Virginia Cyber Range is once again hosting a Capture the Flag event for Cybersecurity Career Week! 

This CTF will include challenges aligned with the categories from the NICE Workforce Framework for 

Cybersecurity. Challenges will be appropriate for a range of participants, including introductory 

challenges to get new players involved!

Challenge: Six Day #mycyberjob Social Media Challenge

Oct. 16-21, 2023 

Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn 

Take out your phones and join others in sharing your short videos, pictures, or stories on social media 

about what you love most about #mycyberjob. Throughout the week we are challenging those who 

work in cybersecurity to reflect on their own workforce experiences. Help spread cybersecurity career 

awareness by participating in our #mycyberjob challenge. Share at least one reason you love your job in 

cybersecurity each day of the week between October 16-21st. We can’t wait to see your posts! Make 

sure to include the hashtag: #mycyberjob, #cybercareerweek, and @NISTCyber 

Competition: Space Grand Challenge 2023 Sandbox Series 

Oct. 16, 9 AM PDT - Oct. 21, 11:59 PM PDT 

Learn more at: https://cci.calpoly.edu/empower/space-grand-challenge-program 

The Space Grand Challenge (SGC) Sandbox Series, a game-based Space and Cybersecurity Skills 

Development opportunity is a virtual event where anyone can compete as individuals or groups from 

around the world. Unlike the annual SGC competition, the Sandbox Series is an opportunity to learn and 

practice using the SGC platform is not limited to middle and high school players, and is open to

everyone. Jump in to develop your cyber/IT skills through a unique use of gamification and esports 

focused around space themes and cybersecurity. 
Monday, October 16, 2023 

Workshop: Capture the Flag (CTF) Workshop 

Oct. 16, 2023 - 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET

Learn more and register at: 

https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIufuGtqzIqHdZC3iS43LG9DQKcuGQTFbwB#/registratio

n

Grab your laptop! In this workshop, we will introduce different types of CTF competitions, focusing on 

Jeopardy-style CTFs. We will discuss the differences between CTF challenges and how to approach them, 

along with the tools you might use to solve them. You might even get some hints related to the CCW 

CTF!

KICKOFF EVENT: Kicking off Cybersecurity Career Week. Exploring Solutions to a 

Skilled and Diverse Workforce

Oct. 16, 2023 - 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM ET

Learn more at: https://www.sans.org/mlp/careerweek/

Registration required: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/ca634a17d7b44e82a35d89e969f1dd49

We invite you to join the Congressional House and Senate Cybersecurity Caucuses, SANS | GIAC, and 

NICE for an expert discussion on recognizing the variety of cybersecurity careers and multiple learning 

pathways. This event will take place in person in Congressional North CVC268 / Visitor’s Center, 

Washington, D.C. Virtual option is also available. Registration is required on or before 12:00 PM ET, 

Friday, October 13, 2023.

HYBRID EVENT: Season III US Cyber Team Draft Day Event

Oct. 16, 2023, 3:30 PM – 5:45 PM ET

Learn more and register at: https://www.uscybergames.com/us-cyber-team-draft 

The Season III US Cyber Team Draft Day Event will reveal the top cybersecurity athletes to represent the 

US in 2024 and celebrate the Season II, Cyber Team Athletes. Representatives from NICE, CHIPS 

(NIST/Commerce), CISA, private sector sponsors, and Katzcy will be on hand to describe the importance 

of skills development and the career opportunities available in both the government and private sector.

Get pumped listening to DUAL CORE perform the US Cyber Team anthem “Get in the Game”. 

The US Cyber Team Draft Day event will take place at the District E in Washington, DC. The event will 

also be live streamed for virtual attendees. Those interested in attending in-person or viewing virtual 

must pre-register. 
Monday, October 16, 2023 & Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Competition: Challenge: Can You Be a Social Engineering Penetration Tester?

Oct. 16 – 17, 2023

Learn more and register BY OCT 11 at: https://sites.temple.edu/socialengineering/2023-cybersecuritycareer-week/

Want to know what it's like to have a career as a social engineering penetration tester? Then put on 

your pen tester hat and try to social engineer your client, the CARE Lab, using OSINT, phishing, and 

vishing! Help them identify vulnerabilities and make recommendations to keep them safe online.

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 

Competition: PowerUp Cyber Games Open Gymnasium Opening Session

Oct. 17, 2023 

Learn more at: https://cyberskyline.com/events/powerup/demo 

Geared to inspire middle and high school students, PowerUp Cyber Games, powered by Cyber Skyline, is 

a unique cybersecurity competition designed to teach participants to solve computer security problems 

while capturing and/or defending computer systems. CyberUp and cybersecurity experts will provide 

elementary and middle schools fun, free, hands-on experiences for students to learn about the 

Internet and how to stay safe while they use it.

Demo registration sign up starts Oct. 17th, 2023. More information at: https://wecyberup.org/powerup/

Twitter Chat: NIST Twitter Chat #CyberCareerChat #CyberCareerWeek 

#MyCyberJob

Oct. 17, 2023 - 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM ET

Join the discussion: #CyberCareerChat 

Join the #CyberCareerChat Twitter chat to celebrate Cybersecurity Career Week, a campaign led by 

@NISTCyber that inspires and promotes the exploration of cybersecurity careers. @NISTCyber and NICE 

partners will answer career questions and share resources!

Webinar: International Tour of Cybersecurity Careers: Stories Told by Current 

Practitioners

Oct. 17, 2023 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM ET

Register here: https://www.nist.gov/news-events/events/2023/10/international-tourcybersecurity-careers-stories-told-current

In support of Cybersecurity Career Week, this webinar will explore the many different pathways to a 

career in cybersecurity. We will hear from current practitioners from around the world about their own 
experiences and how they got started in the field. We will also discuss the skills that are essential for 

success in cybersecurity, regardless of your background.

Attendees will gain insights on:

• The different types of cybersecurity careers

• How to break into the cybersecurity field

• The challenges and rewards of working in cybersecurity

• How to prepare for a career of life-long learning in cybersecurity

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 

Webinar: Cultivating Cybersecurity Leaders: The New Cybersecurity Career 

Ambassador Program 

Oct. 18, 2023 - 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET

Learn more and register at: https://www.nist.gov/news-events/events/2023/10/cultivatingcybersecurity-leaders-new-cybersecurity-career-ambassador

Many do not understand the multiple careers or learning pathways to enter the cybersecurity 

workforce. The Cybersecurity Career Ambassador Program’s purpose is to promote cybersecurity career 

awareness, exploration, and development by creating a network of volunteers to serve as champions for 

expanding and diversifying the nation’s cybersecurity workforce. This project, led by the NICE Promote 

Career Discovery Working Group, aligns with the NICE Strategic Plan’s Implementation Plan Goal 1 

to Promote the Discovery of Cybersecurity Careers and Multiple Pathways. This webinar will provide 

information regarding the Cybersecurity Career Ambassador opportunity, offer general guidance on the 

role and expectations, and answer questions.

Thursday, October 19, 2023 

Webinar: Cybersecurity Paths and Ladders

Oct. 19, 2023 - 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET

Learn more and register at:

https://www.nist.gov/news-events/events/2023/10/cybersecurity-paths-and-ladders-webinar 

Navigating an inclusive career landscape in cybersecurity requires many entry points and spans across 

many industries. Hear from a panel of both subject matter experts and cybersecurity practitioners who 

have advice and insight on how best to gain traction on our future career success. Learn more about the 

role the NICE Promote Career Discovery Working Group and how you might participate in future 

research at NICE.