RICET, or the Regional Initiative for Cybersecurity Education and Training, is a collaborative effort to build and strengthen a foundation in cybersecurity education, training, and workforce for the Americas. This event provides an opportunity for community members and thought leaders from education, government, industry, and non-profits to explore ways of developing a curriculum for the current and future cybersecurity workforce. This event is hosted by Florida International University and the Organization of American States in cooperation with the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education.
Available in English, Spanish & Portuguese. #RICET2022 will be free and open to the public.
Preliminary Agenda
12:00 – 12:15 PM EST | Welcome Remarks
12:15 – 12:45 PM EST | Leadership Panel
12:45 – 1:45 PM EST | Panel 1: Building Bridges in the Cyber Labor Market
The intention of this panel is to highlight best practices in bringing government, academia, and industry together to respond to the cybersecurity workforce gap in the Western Hemisphere.
1:45 – 2:45 PM EST | Panel 2: Discovering Pathways into the Cybersecurity Workforce
This panel will examine different pathways that have been proven successful to enter the cybersecurity workforce across the region. This includes examining work-based learning approaches like apprenticeships, internships, and other direct to employment experiences, as well the use of practical exercises like cybersecurity competitions as a catalyst.
2:45 – 3:50 PM EST | Panel 3: Creating More Entry Pathways for Early Career Talent
In the cybersecurity workforce there is a demand to promote the establishment of more entry-level positions and opportunities that provide avenues for growth and advancement. During this panel, stakeholders will share insights on entering the cybersecurity workforce and best practices to connect local employers with entry-level talent.
3:50 – 4:00 PM EST | Closing Remarks
The RICET agenda is being finalized and is subject to change.
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RICET, or the Regional Initiative for Cybersecurity Education and Training, is a collaborative effort to build and strengthen a foundation in cybersecurity education, training, and workforce for the Americas. This event provides an opportunity for community members and thought leaders from education, government, industry, and non-profits to explore ways of developing a curriculum for the current and future cybersecurity workforce. This event is hosted by Florida International University and the Organization of American States in cooperation with the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education.
Available in English, Spanish & Portuguese. #RICET2022 will be free and open to the public.
Preliminary Agenda
12:00 – 12:15 PM EST | Welcome Remarks
12:15 – 12:45 PM EST | Leadership Panel
12:45 – 1:45 PM EST | Panel 1: Building Bridges in the Cyber Labor Market
The intention of this panel is to highlight best practices in bringing government, academia, and industry together to respond to the cybersecurity workforce gap in the Western Hemisphere.
1:45 – 2:45 PM EST | Panel 2: Discovering Pathways into the Cybersecurity Workforce
This panel will examine different pathways that have been proven successful to enter the cybersecurity workforce across the region. This includes examining work-based learning approaches like apprenticeships, internships, and other direct to employment experiences, as well the use of practical exercises like cybersecurity competitions as a catalyst.
2:45 – 3:50 PM EST | Panel 3: Creating More Entry Pathways for Early Career Talent
In the cybersecurity workforce there is a demand to promote the establishment of more entry-level positions and opportunities that provide avenues for growth and advancement. During this panel, stakeholders will share insights on entering the cybersecurity workforce and best practices to connect local employers with entry-level talent.
3:50 – 4:00 PM EST | Closing Remarks
The RICET agenda is being finalized and is subject to change.
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