The Texas A&M Cybersecurity Center works closely with employers to identify and connect them with talented, hard-working students with cybersecurity knowledge to contribute to their company or organization. Students that are looking for career assistance, and public or private entities looking to connect with highly qualified Aggies, should reach out to us at cybersecurity@tamu.edu.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available from a wide variety of sources for students pursuing education in a cyber-related field. Application to scholarship programs is highly encouraged for all students, as they can release a significant financial burden from students and their families. A large number of scholarships in cybersecurity may be found here or apply below to one of our current scholarship offerings.
Federal Government Resume Writing Tips
As technology becomes increasingly more sophisticated, the demand for an experienced and qualified workforce to protect our Nation’s networks and information systems has never been higher. Jobs in cybersecurity are in high demand, with companies and organizations throughout the country hiring cyber talent to keep data safe and computer networks secure. If you’re considering a career in cybersecurity, a job in the government sector comes with good benefits and advantages not found in other businesses. Working for the public sector can offer a greater sense of purpose than you might find working in the private sector.
Building a Cybersecurity Skillset for College and Career Success
Are you and your students wondering what they need to learn to secure a good job in cybersecurity? Or maybe they’re unsure how to find out whether they’ve got the natural talent to succeed? Encourage them to watch the recording of our recent workshop – “Building a CyberSecurity Skillset for College and Careers Success.”
During this workshop, a panel of experts from SANS Technology Institute, including CyberStart founder James Lyne, answer these crucial questions. They’ll also learn key industry insights and discover which college courses will act as a stepping-stone to a stable path in the industry.
Internship and Career Offerings
Internships in Cyber
Internships are formal programs within organizations whose primary purpose is to offer practical work experience in a particular occupation to people who are new to that field. Internships are a proven way to gain relevant knowledge and skills in a field, and are key to building experience as a student or recent graduate. Employers are more likely to hire someone with internships and work experience rather than someone with a generic resume, lacking experience.
Cybersecurity Careers
Cybersecurity is an in-demand field. Cybersecurity professionals are now hired in virtually every industry, working hard to respond to real-world threats and ensuring that vital data stays out of the wrong hands. It’s a role that comes with an incredible amount of responsibility and brings immense value to an organization. Growing cyber attacks, demand for safe an secure data, and other concerns mean that companies need professionals to keep their information safe.
Informative Reading
Active workforce professionals keep up with current technologies and histories of their profession in order to remain at the forefront of cybersecurity practices. A list of must-read books has been developed for the enrichment of both current as aspiring cybersecurity practitioners. These resources represent both fiction and nonfiction depictions of the history of the cyber community, and characterize key places or significant milestones in the community. Whether they originate from industry, government, or academia, the content is timeless and genuinely represents aspects of the community that are true and precise. Review of these works is highly recommended to all professionals to help fill holes in education that may not be covered in a general education.
In addition to the above resources, professionals can read the cybersecurity publication by Texas A&M Former Student Ray Rothrock ’77. Mr. Rothrock is currently the CEO of RedSeal Inc. and serves on the Board of Directors for several other companies. In his book, Digital Resilience, Mr. Rothrock addresses the cybersecurity risks facing today’s corporate world, encouraging preparation of defense mechanisms for cyber attacks. This book helps businesses understand the threats they face, assess the resilience of their networks against attacks, identify their strengths and weaknesses, and respond to exploits swiftly and effectively. A highly recommended read, Rothrock’s Digital Resilience is a powerful guide that provides the resilience-building strategies needed to prevail in — no matter what strikes!