Education-Home | National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS)

INTEGRATED LEARNING

Learn about ways the Government is encouraging the integration of topics into STEM curricula for students in all grade levels.

TEACHING TOOLS

Get new ideas for bringing technology into the classroom, find curriculum resources and strategies for making STEM accessible.

HANDS ON EXPERIENCES

Find activities that extend learning beyond the classroom.

PROMOTING EDUCATION

Learn about NICE initiatives and programs underway to connect educators, students and technology.

Why promote Cybersecurity & STEM Education?

Personal digital security is critical to the Nation's economy and the security of our critical infrastructure. Improving the cybersecurity posture of the nation requires change and education at the individual level, from grade school to graduate school and beyond. We must build a digitally literate workforce that uses technology in a secure manner. To do so, we must teach science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and other critical subjects to all students and educate all students on the secure use of today's evolving technologies.

It is important to have the educational resources in place to make digital literacy and personal security a reality. The Department of Education and the National Science Foundation (NSF) lead the Formal Cybersecurity Education efforts for NICE. Their mission is to bolster formal cybersecurity education and vocational programs encompassing kindergarten through 12th grade, higher education and vocational programs, with a focus on the STEM disciplines to provide a pipeline of skilled workers for the private sector and government.