All Week 

 

Contest: Careers in Cybersecurity Poster Contest

Entries close November 12th, 2021 

Learn more at: https://www.cyberherocomics.com

Calling all K-12 youth! Draw a picture of your idea of a Cybersecurity Superhero that shows how they 

secure and protect our world. The goal of the poster contest is to engage young people in learning more 

about careers in cybersecurity through the creation of posters that will encourage peers to pursue a 

cybersecurity or cybersecurity-related career. CyberHeroComics and Fortinet believes that young people 

know best how to craft messages and the images that will resonate with their peers.

Content: Secure Decisions Missions

Entire week 

Learn more at: https://www.comic-bee.com/ccaw2021

Explore cybersecurity careers with free access to three different branching web comics about 

cybersecurity during Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week. Create your own event by pairing a 

web comic with one of the other special events or activities available during the week. Or make it a 

game or challenge - Comic-BEE will provide up to 25 free challenges on a first-come, first-served 

basis. No browser or plug-ins are required to read the comics, and your challenge participants will be 

completely anonymous to us. 

Competition: Cybersecurity Careers Capture the Flag Competition

Oct. 18, 12:00 PM ET – Oct.-21, 12:00 PM ET

Learn more at: https://www.virginiacyberrange.org/events/CyberCareerWeekCTF 

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

Awareness 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. 18-23, 2021 

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 18-23rd. We can’t wait to see your posts! Make 

sure to include the hashtag: #mycyberjob and @NISTCyber 

Competition: PowerUp Cyber Games

Oct. 18-23, 2021 

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

Free access to PowerUp Cyber Games Platform 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. Participants can use the Cyber Skyline Practice Gym to build their cyber skills one topic at a 

time. The PowerUp Cyber Games will immerse students to solve a variety of cybersecurity challenges 

that range from incident response to web application security. Registration required to access the free 

cyber gym and resources. 

 

Friday, October 15, 2021 

Workshop: Pioneer Cyber Workshop

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET 

Learn more and register at: https://www.uwplatt.edu/department/computer-science

The PioneerCyber workshop will introduce threat events and defense techniques common in the cyber 

world to K-12 students and high school teachers with real-life examples. Topics to be covered include 

cryptography, email security, web security, and social engineering. We will share hands-on cybersecurity 

experiments suitable for K-12 students, such as CTF, password cracking, email masquerade. 

 

Saturday, October 16, 2021 

Career Event: Capitol Technology University Cyber Saturday

9:30 AM 

Learn more and register at: Cyber Saturday | Capitol Technology University (captechu.edu)

Cyber Saturday events are part of a broad effort to help build the next generation of cyber-defenders 

and security professionals, a key need in today’s digital economy. Event will include challenges such as 

Cyber Laser Tag, Cyber Treasure Hunt, Virtual Lock Picking, and Capture the Flag. You'll not only have 
fun, but you'll learn cybersecurity skills along the way. Events also feature presentations from 

cybersecurity experts and professionals in the intelligence community. Free but registration required.

Monday, October 18, 2021 

Workshop: Capture the Flag (CTF) Workshop 

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM ET

Learn more at: https://vacr.io/ccaw-ctf-workshop

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 CCAW 

CTF!

Webinar: Cyber Hero Network’s Defenders of the Digital Universe 

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM ET

Learn more at: https://cyberheronetwork.com/show/

Come learn about the Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week activities and how to participate in the 

National Careers in Cybersecurity Poster Contest. Students will use their creative superpowers showing 

all the amazing things that a cybersecurity defender can do for the Digital Universe by drawing a picture 

of a cybersecurity worker that shows what they know about cybersecurity and their work to help answer 

the question: What does a cybersecurity worker look like? 

Livestream: Let's Land Your First Cybersecurity Job

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM ET

Learn more at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBpnIcfqBiQ

The cybersecurity industry is booming with well-paying opportunities, but it can be quite complicated 

and frustrating navigating the landscape of getting a job (especially your first). Unrealistic requirements, 

confusing acronyms, and what to do first are all realities you will immediately crash into almost 

immediately. There is opportunity for EVERYONE in cybersecurity! Whether you are 22 and entering the 

workforce, 38 and transitioning out of the military, 45 and wanting to stop working a job you’ve not 

enjoyed for years (or any other scenario that makes you unique), we can get you in the field.

This actionable information will take you from where you are to where you want to be.

 

Tuesday, October 19, 2021 

 

Symposium: Annual CERIAS Cybersecurity Symposium 

11:30 AM – 6:00 PM ET

Learn more and register at: https://www.cerias.purdue.edu/site/symposium/
The 22nd Annual Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security (CERIAS) 

Symposium. Commercial industry, government and academia address emerging cyber-/cyber-physical 

security issues. Activities include a cybersecurity career fair, industry networking events, and invited 

talks.

Summit: Global Cybersecurity Summit for University Students 

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET

Learn more and register at: https://internetsafety.trendmicro.com/university#events

The TMIE Virtual Cybersecurity Summit for University Students is organized and sponsored by Trend 

Micro Initiative for Education (www.trendmicro.com/TMIE) – a community cybersecurity education 

outreach program. Our goal is to initiate cybersecurity knowledge sharing and stimulate students’ 

interest in cybersecurity careers in collaboration with TMIE and leading universities. The Summit 

coincides with the NIST NICE Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week. This Trend Micro event will be 

powered by Localized platform. https://www.localized.world

Career Fair: Cybersecurity Career Awareness Fair - Armstrong Campus 

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET

Learn more and register at: https://cec.georgiasouthern.edu/it/

All departments and programs with cybersecurity-related courses will have a table. At the tables, 

representatives of each program will share information on the careers the students in their courses may 

pursue.

Webinar: An Inside Look at The State of Cyber Jobs: Legal Studies

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET

Learn more and register at: http://onlinelaw.csuohio.edu/webinar-registration-cm/

Bring your lunch and join us for a discussion around opportunities to address the critical shortage of 

cybersecurity and data privacy professionals. With employer demand in these fields expected to grow 

significantly across all sectors over the next decade, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law’s online Master 

of Legal Studies in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Director Brian Ray will lead a discussion with two 

industry leaders, Kirk Herath, Chief Privacy Officer, Nationwide Insurance (ret.) and Spence Witten, 

Senior Advisor, 38North Security to share how to start a career in the exciting and fast-growing 

cybersecurity and data privacy fields.

Webinar: Liberal Arts and Cyber Careers – Hosted by Arrow ECS

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET

Learn more and register at: https://secure.arrow.com/nist-cybercareerswebinar?&_ga=2.239782788.648183403.1632857198-149193718.1632857198

Not everyone who works in cybersecurity has a technical background. Cybersecurity companies employ 

thousands upon thousands of human resources, sales, business development, marketing, 

administrative, legal, customer service, and finance professionals. Leveraging a liberal arts background 

with some training is an excellent way to enter into a career with a cybersecurity company. This panel 
will feature professionals that come from a wide range of backgrounds and work in a broad range of 

cybersecurity work roles. 

Twitter Chat: CISA, NCSA, and NIST Twitter Chat #CyberCareerChat 

#CyberCareerWeek #MyCyberJob

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET

Learn more at: https://staysafeonline.org/event/cybercareerchat-twitter-chat/

This October is the 18th annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month and @StaySafeOnline @CISAgov, and 

@PaloAltoNtwks are hosting a Twitter chat to celebrate Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week, a 

campaign led by @NISTcyber that inspires and promotes the exploration of cybersecurity careers.

Wednesday, October 20, 2021 

Symposium: Annual CERIAS Cybersecurity Symposium 

11:00 AM – 4:30 PM ET

Learn more and register at: https://www.cerias.purdue.edu/site/symposium/

The 22nd Annual Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security (CERIAS) 

Symposium. Commercial industry, government and academia address emerging cyber-/cyber-physical 

security issues. Activities include a cybersecurity career fair, industry networking events, and invited 

talks.

Summit: 2021 Global Cybersecurity Summit for University Students 

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET

Learn more and register at: https://internetsafety.trendmicro.com/university#events

The TMIE Virtual Cybersecurity Summit for University Students is organized and sponsored by 

Trend Micro Initiative for Education (www.trendmicro.com/TMIE) – a community cybersecurity 

education outreach program. Our goal is to initiate cybersecurity knowledge sharing and 

stimulate students’ interest in cybersecurity careers in collaboration with TMIE and leading 

universities. The Summit coincides with the NIST NICE Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week. 

This Trend Micro event will be powered by Localized platform. https://www.localized.world

Career Fair: Cybersecurity Career Awareness Fair – Statesboro Campus 

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET

Learn more and register at: https://cec.georgiasouthern.edu/it/

All departments and programs with cybersecurity-related courses will have a table. At the 

tables, representatives of each program will share information on the careers the students in 

their courses may pursue.
Panel: AACC ATE Conference Cross-disciplinary and Cross-sector Nature of 

Cybersecurity Panel

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM ET

Learn more and register at: https://www.aacc.nche.edu/programs/advanced-technologicaleducation/2021-ate-conference/ 

The pervasiveness of cyber threats across all sectors of the economy and the attendant need 

for cybersecurity education across all STEM fields, not just information technology and 

computer science. The panel will particularly consider (1) the role of community colleges in 

preparing cybersecurity-aware technicians in STEM fields and (2) cybersecurity threats and 

workforce needs that the COVID-19 pandemic (with remote work and remote teaching and 

learning) has revealed.

Webinar: Digital Citizenship- Safety and Security for an Online World

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET

Learn more and register at: https://www.nist.gov/news-events/events/2021/10/nice-webinar-digitalcitizenship-safety-and-security-online-world

The topics of digital security, online safety, media literacy, and technology fluency all differ but 

merge in important and meaningful ways. Digital citizenship refers to the responsible use of 

technology by anyone who uses computers, the Internet, and digital devices to engage with 

society on any level. During Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week and Digital Citizenship 

Week we are reminded of the importance of staying safe online for all age groups. This webinar 

will explore digital citizenship as a competency that all citizens and workers need to ensure they 

are behaving responsibly, ethically, and legally and the importance of evaluating online 

information and resources for reliability and validity.

 

Webinar: 3 in 15 - Learn Three Cybersecurity Concepts in 15 Minutes MISAC

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET

Learn more and register at: https://www.misac.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1547528

Come hear three riveting back-to-back sessions covering key cybersecurity concepts and how 

they impact organizations, teachers, and students. Each session will cover 3 cybersecurity 

concepts in 15 minutes in easy-to-understand, everyday language. 

 

Thursday, October 21, 2021 

Summit: 2021 Global Cybersecurity Summit for University Students 

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET

Learn more and register at: https://internetsafety.trendmicro.com/university#events
The TMIE Virtual Cybersecurity Summit for University Students is organized and sponsored by 

Trend Micro Initiative for Education (www.trendmicro.com/TMIE) – a community cybersecurity 

education outreach program. Our goal is to initiate cybersecurity knowledge sharing and

stimulate students’ interest in cybersecurity careers in collaboration with TMIE and leading 

universities. The Summit coincides with the NIST NICE Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week. 

This Trend Micro event will be powered by Localized platform. https://www.localized.world

Webinar: Explore the EC- Council Cybersecurity Ecosystem

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET

Learn more and register at: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/9094936301404804624

Want to succeed in a cybersecurity career? If you wish to defend your organization or country from bad 

actors or take the fight to them, EC-Council has the instruction and hands-on tools and technology to 

prepare you for any cyber challenge. Join Christian Sanders for this free webinar.

Webinar: Front Lines 2021: Closing the Cyber Skills Gap 

12:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET

Learn more and register at: https://right-hand.ai/front-lines-home/

The greatest challenge we face as an industry is the surplus of security threats combined with too few 

security professionals to combat them. But is this a challenge our industry has self-inflicted? Can it be 

reversed? Our speakers will dive into how we can close the cyber skills gap as an industry.

Webinar: Women in Cyber – Hosted by Arrow ECS

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET

Learn more and register at: https://secure.arrow.com/nist-womenincyberwebinar?&_ga=2.64162856.648183403.1632857198-149193718.1632857198

According to an ISC2 survey on women in the field of cybersecurity, men outnumber women three to 

one. However, the percentages of women in key cybersecurity leadership positions are 

increasing. Currently, in America, there are 464,420 unfilled cybersecurity positions. The need to 

educate and raise up the next generation of cyber defenders is paramount. This webinar will explore 

careers in cybersecurity, including education, internships, and training opportunities.

Webinar: NICE Competitions Community of Interest Webinar- Cyber Careers are 

Everywhere

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET

Learn more and register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cyber-careers-are-everywhere-ccawpanel-discussion-tickets-185089807597

This panel, moderated by UC Berkeley undergraduate student Charissa Kim, will discuss pathways into 

cybersecurity careers, and how cyber-interested individuals can best position themselves for success in 
the field. From academic coursework to certifications, competitions to bootcamps, and everything in 

between, join us as the panelists demystify common misconceptions about cybersecurity work and 

share guidance on jump-starting your cyber career.

Webinar: Making the Leap From K-12 to Cybersecurity Careers 

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET

Learn more and register at: https://cyber.org/events/explore-experience-share-cybersecurity-careerawareness-week

Hear firsthand from cybersecurity professionals, ranging from entry-level to senior level as they 

share their stories and experiences from the cybersecurity field. This webinar is great for both 

teachers and students looking to learn more about cyber careers.

Webinar: NCCoE Learning Series Fireside Chat: Rethinking Pathways Into 

Cybersecurity and Privacy Careers 

3:00 PM –4:00 PM ET

Learn more and register at: https://www.nccoe.nist.gov/events/nccoe-learning-series-fireside-chatrethinking-pathways-cybersecurity-and-privacy-careers

You don’t need a “traditional” background in technology to have a career in cybersecurity or 

privacy. Both are complex, the problems are large, and the solutions require contributions from 

a workforce with a diverse set of skills and experiences. During this fireside chat in recognition 

of Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week and Cybersecurity Awareness Month, attendees will 

meet four cybersecurity and privacy professionals who work at the National Institute of 

Standards and Technology (NIST) and who have vastly different training and career pathways, 

including: psychology, English, education, and computer science. We’ll explore how they got 

into the field, the challenges and rewards, advice for a successful career in cybersecurity and 

privacy, and much more. We will reserve 15 minutes at the end of the webinar for questions.

Virtual Event: Night of Cyber

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM ET

Learn more and register at: https://uwf.edu/cybersecurity

The event will include information on cybersecurity careers, UWF cybersecurity programs and 

activities, and the 2022 UWF Summer 2022 GenCyber camps for students and teachers, as well 

as a presentation from our Cybersecurity Ambassadors. Night of Cyber will also feature a career 

panel of industry leaders to offer insights and answer questions on how to get into and succeed 

in a cybersecurity career, and the evolving cybersecurity field. Students, teachers, parents, and 

anyone else who is interested in a cybersecurity career are welcome to attend!

Webinar: The National Cyber League Competition: Hands-on Skill Building for 

High School and College Students 
5:00 PM –6:00 PM ET

Learn more and register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-cyber-league-competitionhands-on-cybersecurity-skill-building-tickets-171367152767

Empower your students with hands-on cybersecurity practice without building your own labs! 

As a cybersecurity instructor, you may be on the lookout for easily accessible ways for students 

to apply what they learned in class. Find out about the NCL bi-annual all-virtual competition, 

along with resources for students such as webinar tutorials, blogs, lesson plans, how to use NCL 

as labwork, and connecting with the NCL Coaching Community.

 

Friday, October 22, 2021 – Saturday, October 23, 2021 

 

Competition: Collegiate SECTF 

9:00 AM –4:30 PM ET

Learn more and how to observe at: https://sites.temple.edu/socialengineering/

The Collegiate Social Engineering Capture-the-Flag (SECTF) is a competition and training event 

that will allow undergraduate students in any discipline to compete in a purely social 

engineering intercollegiate competition. Free training is also offered to students and educators. 

The event is scheduled for October 22-24, 2021 and will be held virtually. 

Friday, October 22, 2021 – Sunday, October 24, 2021 

Competition: National Cyber League Individual Phase

Learn more and how to observe at: https://nationalcyberleague.org/competition

The National Cyber League (NCL), powered by Cyber Skyline, is an inclusive, hands-on, online 

biannual competition for high school and college students. Intentionally tied to Fall and Spring 

academic semesters, NCL helps instructors to integrate the games into cybersecurity and 

computer science classwork. Registration is required but link will share how to access resources 

and scoreboard.