Choosing a pathway to a promising career in cybersecurity.
Metro State University
MSU CyberSkills2Work offers a nine-month, intensive training program designed to grow a cybersecurity workforce with focus on roles such as cybersecurity architect, cyber defense analyst, cyber defense infrastructure support specialist, knowledge manager, network operations specialist, system administrator, systems security analyst, technical support specialist, and vulnerability assessment analyst. The program delivers eight pathways in an asynchronous, online-learning environment and provides training, certification, free exam vouchers, mentoring, a career skills workshop, and assistance with job placement for military personnel, transitioning first responders, and veterans. This program is offered at no cost to selected participants.
The Cybersecurity Security Architect pathway equips learners with advanced skills in enterprise security design and management, with certifications including CompTIA CASP+, EC-Council CEH and CIH, and ISACA CISM. Upon completion, learners will be adept at securing complex IT environments, identifying and addressing vulnerabilities, and responding to incidents with proficiency. With CASP+, learners gain expertise in enterprise security and risk management; CEH empowers them to think like ethical hackers, finding and mitigating system weaknesses; CIH provides robust incident-handling capabilities; and CISM ensures strategic alignment of security with organizational goals. Graduates of this pathway will be prepared to design resilient architectures, lead security initiatives, and strategically manage organizational security.
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Must be a veteran, transitioning service member, first responder, or government personnel.
Must have at least a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent. (School transcripts of the highest level education completed are required.)
To be eligible for this program, candidates must hold at least three of the following certifications (or their equivalent): CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, CySA+, or Pentest+.
Winter 2025
Start Date: January 13, 2025 • End Date: August 10, 2025
The National Cybersecurity Workforce Development Program, CyberSkills2Work, is funded by the National Security Agency National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) Program and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).