Welcome to the third annual Cybersecurity Across Disciplines (CyAD) Conferencehosted by the National Cybersecurity Training & Education Center (NCyTE)!
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The California Cybersecurity Career Education Pipeline and Pathway Program (C3EP3) is a 10-year (2023-2033) statewide initiative designed to address California's cybersecurity skills gap and produce 75,000 skilled cybersecurity professionals.C3EP3, developed by the California Cybersecurity Task Force (CCTF) in collaboration with public, private, and educational stakeholders, aims to align, link, and enhance California's cybersecurity ecosystem. This includes education, research, workforce development, training, and critical infrastructure protection. The program seeks to guide and support California decision-makers and policymakers in: Innovating cybersecurity strategies and policies, enhancing statewide cybersecurity capabilities, improving cybersecurity workforce development and talent acquisition.C3EP3 is a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary initiative that establishes a comprehensive and replicable framework. This framework is designed to serve a wide range of stakeholders, including Public and private sector organizations, K-12 and higher education institutions (faculty, students, and staff), and Community-based organizations. C3EP3 main focuses is on developing and promoting cutting-edge cybersecurity education and workforce development pathways. Enhancing curriculum across all levels of the academic and career ladder (from kindergarten through doctoral programs).C3EP3 is expected to strengthen California's cybersecurity workforce, improve the state's overall cybersecurity posture, and support economic growth by providing a pipeline of qualified cybersecurity professionals.
Professor of Criminology at California State University, Fresno, Fresno State University
Dr. Keith Clement is a Professor of Criminology at California State University, Fresno. Dr. Clement serves as California Cybersecurity Task Force (CCTF) Workforce Development and Education Subcommittee Chair. The CCTF is a partnership between the California Governor's Office of Emergency... Read More →
CSIS Professor/Network Engineer, Los Angeles Valley College
Mario Perez is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with a passion of empowering individuals and organizations to safeguard their digital assets. With extensive experience in network engineering, ethical hacking, and cloud security, Mario has a deep understanding of the evolving... Read More →
Wednesday June 25, 2025 9:40am - 10:25am CDT BLDG T-701
