Improving Cybersecurity Education and Protecting the Community through the Development of — NSF Award to South Texas College (TX,
The national need for skilled cybersecurity professionals is well-documented. Although many two-year colleges have developed programs to train cybersecurity technicians, most employers will not hire candidates who lack job experience. Additionally, small businesses often do not have the resources to defend against deva
| Award title | Improving Cybersecurity Education and Protecting the Community through the Development of |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2452628 |
| Awardee | South Texas College |
| City | MCALLEN |
| State | TX |
| Amount obligated | $467,909 |
| Principal investigator | Nicholas Hinojosa |
| Program | Advanced Tech Education Prog |
| Start date | 08/01/2025 |
| Abstract | The national need for skilled cybersecurity professionals is well-documented. Although many two-year colleges have developed programs to train cybersecurity technicians, most employers will not hire candidates who lack job experience. Additionally, small businesses often do not have the resources to defend against devastating cyber threats like ransomware. To address these growing concerns, South Texas College (STC), located at the southern tip of the state in the Rio Grande Valley, will establi |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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