Beginning in 2000, our founders created and led Texas' first-ever successful advancements in cybersecurity education.
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.
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