Beginning in 2000, our founders created and led Texas' first-ever successful advancements in cybersecurity education.
In April 2015, The CyberTexas Foundation was born.
In April 2015, The CyberTexas Foundation was born.
Our Mission:
Develop the Next Gen Cybersecurity Workforce
Our Means:
With the University of Texas' Expanding Pathways in Computing (EPIC) emphasis of increasing cybersecurity educational opportunities in Texas,
CyberTexas Foundation welcomes a new partnership with EPIC to become a force-multiplier in cybersecurity education across the state.
CyberTexas Foundation welcomes a new partnership with EPIC to become a force-multiplier in cybersecurity education across the state.
Our Objectives:
NextGen Cyber Workforce Development
- Develop and offer curriculums for use in elementary, middle and high schools
- Organize cyber workforce development initiatives supporting local, state, and national efforts to further develop the cybersecurity workforce
- Assist in the development of cyber/cyber security Program of Study (POS) for Texas schools
- Assist Texas’ teams competing in the CyberPatriot
- Align mentors and conduct clinics
- Design and develop training aids for coaches, mentors and students
Economic Development
- Lend support to the Texas Cybersecurity, Education, and Economic Development Council (TCEEDC)
- Work with state and local Economic Development Departments, to develop and execute comprehensive integrated cyber/cyber security business retention, recruitment and development plans
- Facilitate legislation and initiatives supporting the TCEEDC, industry and academic entities
- Support state and local cyber/cyber security Economic Impact Studies
Preparedness
- Conduct cyber/cyber security exercises and training events
- Work with UTSA’s CIAS and other Texas NSA/DHS CAE/IAE officials to develop community Cyber Incident Response Plans to assist community leaders how to effectively prepare and respond to a cyber incident
- Develop a consortium of public and private partnerships (ISSACs) focused on information sharing processes and capabilities of the community public safety/homeland security community