North Dakota Cybersecurity Conference Cybersecurity Education March 15, 2018

Cyber Innovation Center 135,000 square feet Redundant, Hardened & Survivable Anchor of National Cyber Research Park Serves as economic development engine for the region and state Mission: Diversify the region’s economic base through the development of a knowledge-based economy focused on solving strategic national security challenges. Purpose/Mission, new companies in the area, All with full-time staff. NG just hired Gen. Jim Kawolski, former AFGS Commander to come back. Planning for the success next slide Copyright © 2017 by the Cyber Innovation Center

Building a National Cyber Workforce

NICERC Objectives Develop the nation’s cyber workforce through the creation and enhancement of cyber, STEM, and computer science educational opportunities for teachers and students. Create and nationally disseminate innovative practices in cybersecurity education. Foster integrated curricular experiences across multiple disciplines in primary, secondary, and post-secondary environments. Promote a culture of educational innovation across a national network of college and K-12 faculty. Serve as a catalyst for future research in cyber education. Empower teachers to create a 21st century learning environment.

NICERC Curricula Resources

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NICERC Key Differentiators Expert Curricula Development and Continuous Maintenance Qualifications/experience of Development Team – curricula methodology/pedagogical rigor Courses contain 180+ content hours, modular based, project driven, constantly updated Teacher Focused Model Train-the-trainer – exponential impact on students Professional Development – coaching/demonstrating 21st century, experiential learning environment Partnerships with State Departments of Education Frameworks and Standards development; curricula and professional development approval Scalability Regional/community presence (Mentor Program); Digital Presence – 2,200+ users/month Preservice teacher engagement/certification Industry, Academia, Government, and Non-Profit Partners Palo Alto Networks, CenturyLink, UPS, Girl Scouts of America, CompSci Teachers Association Department of Defense Educational Activity, NASA, NSA (GenCyber) Performance Metrics and Measures of Effectiveness Performance and longitudinal study with Purdue University

Curricula Delivery Web-based Learning Management System Over 250 files per course including: Student Workbooks Master Notes Lesson Plans PowerPoints Standards Mapping Other Supplemental Resources

Impact and Growth Projections Teacher and Student Impact

Kevin Nolten Director of Academic Outreach www.NICERC.org Kevin Nolten Director of Academic Outreach Kevin.Nolten@CyberInnovationCenter.org 318-759-1600 (Office)