In our increasingly digital world, a lack of cybersecurity professionals can be incredibly dangerous. And at this moment, that unwelcome scenario is our reality. There's a global shortage of about 4 million cybersecurity workers, and the need for these professionals increases every day. Once we acknowledge there is a gap, then the conversation turns
The National Cybersecurity Center held seven CyberPatriot Cyber Camps this summer. Six camps were in-person and one camp was virtual. Over 100 students took part in the camps this year! Watch the recap video here.
The 2020 election is rapidly approaching, and the coronavirus pandemic is still surging in states throughout the U.S. This combination has many people concerns about how voting will look in November. Although mobile voting has the makings of a great solution — especially amid a pandemic — it's held back by an overall lack of
Many challenges exist in the United States at the intersection of cybersecurity and elections, a cause championed by some and doubted by others. But with the 2020 campaign already underway — and lingering questions about how cybersecurity influenced the 2016 election — this topic is more important than ever before. In particular, there
Executive Summary Download the Full Report Here Democracy Live, an online electronic ballot return platform, recently contracted with the State of West Virginia’s Secretary of State Office to offer electronic ballot return service to overseas voters. The work took place between April 2020 – June 2020, covering the timeline between when absentee ballots went
The National Cybersecurity Center (NCC), today named Mark Weatherford as the organization’s Chief Strategy Officer. Weatherford has a deep connection to the cyber security world, having been involved with NCC since its inception, supporting its Cyber Education, Space ISAC, Secure the Vote and Secure Smart Cities programs. “Mark’s resume, reputation and character are impeccable,” said Vance
