Mission43 Cybersecurity Academy with SANS Institute
Scholarship application window opens July 1st 2022!
With an unprecedented shortage in skilled cybersecurity professionals, this industry remains one of the fastest growing with highest earning potential. Transitioning service members, veterans, and their spouses are well positioned to fill the critical need for skilled cybersecurity professionals in Idaho.
Mission43 has worked with local organizations, like cybersecurity service provider PlexTrac to identify the most in-demand jobs in Idaho, including, InfoSec Analyst, Junior Penetration Tester, Security Engineer, Information Assurance Manager, and Vulnerability Management Specialist.
Through a partnership with SANS Institute, one of the most prestigious cybersecurity training and certification providers in the industry, we are supporting eligible members through a series of certifications, preparing them to meet the needs of the Idaho cybersecurity job market with an estimated average entry-level salary of over $60k annually.
Eligibility Requirements
It’s our goal to introduce new cybersecurity talent into the civilian and Federal workforce. The ideal candidate for this program is:
Mission43 Member - a registered Mission43 member (military member, veteran, or spouse in Idaho). If you are not yet a member, join now!
Career Change - actively seeking to transition from the military and/or committed to make a career change within the next year and plan on residing in Idaho.
Passion - a desire to work in cybersecurity with the ability to prove aptitude.
Motivated - self-starter with the drive and motivation to complete coursework in an unsupervised environment within the given time window.
No Degree Requirement - a college degree is not requirement to be eligible to participate in this program. It is designed for working adults that need the flexibility of attending part-time and online coursework, with the same support you would receive in an in-person learning environment.
The Details
Mission43 will provide full scholarships to selected participants. SANS reports that 90% of graduates land new jobs in cybersecurity within 6 months of program completion.
Scholarship Application Period - July 1 - September 23, 2022
Academy Time Line - three 8-week training blocks, starting November 1, 2022. Throughout the training blocks you will have regular advising check-ins and learning support as well as technical mentorship through SANS. You will also have access to a curated local mentorship network to set you up for follow-on career success.
Training Block 1 - Foundations of IT and Cybersecurity (GFACT Certification): SEC275 Foundations - Computers, Technology, & Security provides exactly what you need to go from zero technical and security knowledge to a level of sufficient theoretical understanding and applied practical skills that will enable you to speak the same language as industry professionals.
Training Block 2 - Core Cyber Defense Skills (GSEC Certification): SEC401 Security Essentials: Network, Endpoint, and Cloud will provide the essential information security skills and techniques you need to protect and secure your critical information and technology assets, whether on-premise or in the cloud. SEC401 will also show you how to directly apply the concepts learned into a winning defensive strategy, all in the terms of the modern adversary. This is how we fight; this is how we win!
Training Block 3 - Professional Elective (choose 1 certification path)
GSOC Certification: SEC 450 Blue Team Fundamentals - Security Operations and Analysis designed by Security Analysts, for Security Analysts. SEC450 will get you hands-on with the tools and techniques required to stop advanced cyberattacks! Whether you are a part of a full SOC in a large organization, a small security ops group, or an MSSP responsible for protecting customers, SEC450 will teach you and your team the critical skills for understanding how to defend a modern organization.
GEVA Certification: SEC460 Enterprise and Cloud | Threat and Vulnerability Assessment begins with an introduction to information security vulnerability assessment fundamentals, followed by in-depth coverage of the Vulnerability Assessment Framework. It then moves into the structural components of a dynamic and iterative information security program. Through detailed practical analysis of threat intelligence, modeling, and automation, students will learn the skills necessary to not only use the tools of the trade, but also to implement a transformational security vulnerability assessment program.
GCED Certification: SEC501 Advanced Security Essentials - Enterprise Defender PREVENT. DETECT. RESPONSE. Effective cybersecurity is more important than ever as attacks become stealthier, have a greater financial impact, and cause broad reputational damage. This course provides a solid foundation of core policies and practices to enable individuals and security teams to defend their enterprise.
GCIH Certification: SEC504 Hacker Tools, Techniques, and Incident Handling helps you develop the skills to conduct incident response investigations. You will learn how to apply a dynamic incident response process to evolving cyber threats, and how to develop threat intelligence to mount effective defense strategies for cloud and on-premises platforms.
APPLY TODAY!
After submitting your application, a Mission43 education representative will review your application and contact you to discuss your options and appropriate next steps. The application window is open from July 1, 2022 - September 23, 2022. Selected applicants will be notified by October 1st. Applicants selected to participate in the course will receive cybersecurity training, course materials, and certification attempts at no cost to them, an investment valued at over $20k!
The application process for Mission43 education programs is competitive; we encourage you to be thoughtful in response to long-form questions, and answer with full honesty and accurate representation of your status and experience. For any questions, reach out to Alison.garrow@mission43.org.