FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

October XX, 20XX 

XXX Inspires a Sense of Urgency to Build the Cybersecurity Workforce 

COMPANY NAME to Host __________ on ________ 

Event is part of annual Cybersecurity Career Week 

LOCATION – ORGANIZATION NAME, in partnership with the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education, 

led by the National Institute of Standards and Technology within the U.S. Department of Commerce, 

announced today that it will host an _______________ event on ___________ at ____________ as part of 

the Cybersecurity Career Week (CCW). 

There are currently over [XXXXXX jobs open in cybersecurity in the U.S. according to CyberSeek and the 

national cybersecurity workforce is expected to experience a shortfall of 2 million cybersecurity professionals 

by 2022] [XXXXXX jobs open in cybersecurity in XXXXX according to XXXXX and the global cybersecurity 

workforce is expected to experience a shortfall of XXXX cybersecurity professionals by 20XX]. This deficit could 

be filled by local talent if exposed early to available educational resources for career entry and adults if they 

are reskilled to assume cybersecurity work roles. 

The event will feature a presentation about ORGANIZATION NAME’s successful [cybersecurity program, 

cybersecurity training program, cybersecurity education program] as well as speakers ______ from ________, 

______ from __________ and several cybersecurity [students/practitioners]. The event is free and open to 

the public and business community. 

Insert Local Quote 

The Cybersecurity Career Week (CCW) focuses local, regional, national, and international interest to inspire, 

educate, and engage children through adults to pursue careers in cybersecurity. Cybersecurity Career Week 

takes place the third week in October during Cybersecurity Awareness Month and each day of the week-long 

celebration provides for learning about the contributions, innovations, and opportunities that can be found 

by exploring cybersecurity as a field of study or career choice. 

During the week, learners of all ages, educators, parents, employers, and the community will participate in 

the recognition of how cybersecurity plays a vital role in global stewardship, and how building a cybersecurity 

workforce enhances global security and promotes economic prosperity. 

Cybersecurity Career Week creates excitement and increases public awareness and engagement in building a 

strong cybersecurity workforce, emphasizes the demand for cybersecurity work roles, increases awareness 

around the multiple career options associated with cybersecurity, and highlights the numerous pathways to 

enter the cybersecurity career field. 
Numerous CCW supporters and stakeholders have committed to participating and hosting events in support 

of Cybersecurity Career Week. For information on all events taking place and to find an event near you, visit 

nist.gov/nice/ccw. 

For more information about (services or opportunities) at (Organization Name) visit (Local Website). To register 

or learn more about the (event name) visit (Local Website). 

ABOUT CYBERSECURITY CAREER WEEK 

The Cybersecurity Career Week is a week-long campaign to call attention to the contributions and innovations 

to society that cybersecurity practitioners make. It is a time to build awareness about the wide range of 

cybersecurity job opportunities, how cybersecurity plays a vital role in global society and showcase how 

building a nation's cybersecurity workforce enhances each nation's security and promotes economic 

prosperity.

ABOUT COMPANY NAME

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