Security Resources and Awareness
The world of information technology and its future is vast. We offer you the following resources to assist with continued professional development, self-improvement, and research. Many of you are currently employed or already hold a satisfying position in IT professions. However, it is always good practice to keep yourself informed, educated, and up-to-date.
Career Resources
- Cyber Seek
- National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE)
- Cybersecurity Careers
- National Centers of Academic Excellence
- WGU Career Services
- Cybersecurity Guide
- NICE Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program Finder
- Information Technology Careers
- Leveraging your WGU Education into a Cybersecurity Career
To help close the cybersecurity skills gap, CyberSeek provides detailed, actionable data about supply and demand in the cybersecurity job market.
The mission of NICE is to energize and promote a robust network and ecosystem of cybersecurity education, training, and workforce development.
An online directory of cyber security education and careers. We strive to be the finest resource available, allowing prospective students to search and compare schools by location, degree, and/or subject area and explore education options and career paths.
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An educational institution designated a Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (CAE-C) has met the rigorous requirements outlined by the program's sponsor, the National Security Agency (NSA). Designated institutions commit to producing high-quality cybersecurity professionals to safeguard the U.S. national infrastructure.
WGU offers students and alumni a wealth of career, job search, and professional development resources.
A site with a mission to be the most comprehensive cybersecurity education website on the internet. The primary information provided on the site relates to cybersecurity degree programs along with information about professional cybersecurity certification and career opportunities.
The NIST NICE Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program Finder is provided as a public service of the National Institute of Standards and Technology. The site aggregates possible sites and organizations that offer apprenticeships.
Learn more about information technology career options and the WGU degrees that can help you obtain a career in IT.
Breaking into the tech job market—and cybersecurity, specifically—can be difficult. Often, students become disheartened when their initial job search is not successful. One way to differentiate yourself from the thousands of other job applicants is to utilize various resources at WGU to identify target roles and career pathways, gain hands-on experience, craft a stellar resume and cover letter, cultivate a strong professional network, develop a professional portfolio, prepare to ace an interview, and skillfully hunt for job opportunities. Use this resource to guide your search.
Institutional Security Awareness Resources
Cybersecurity Awareness Month at WGU
Cybersecurity Awareness Month Webinar
Join WGU for a live Cybersecurity Awareness Month session. Registration is required.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Mission Probable
Watch WGU's Cybersecurity Awareness Month video on YouTube.
Awareness for Online Learners
Cybersecurity Awareness for Online Learners: Protecting Your Digital Identity
Practical guidance for online students on safeguarding personal information and digital identity.
Cyber Hygiene and Account Security
Changing Your MyWGU Password
Step-by-step password support for your MyWGU account.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Learn how Multi-Factor Authentication adds a layer of protection to your account.
Privacy and Data Protection
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
WGU's policy on the privacy of student education records
Data Security Is Everyone's Responsibility
Why protecting data is a shared responsibility across the WGU community.
Security Awareness
SANS Workforce Security Resources
Explore a curated collection of practical tools designed to elevate security awareness programs.
Consumer Reports Security Planner
Keep your data secure with a personalized planner.
National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) Events
Webinars and other security-related events.
SANS Webcasts
SANS Information Security Webcasts are live web broadcasts combining knowledgeable speakers with presentation slides.
