Cybersecurity and San Jose State university's Role

Led by President Mohammad Qayoumi, San Jose State University is spearheading an interdisciplinary cybersecurity program as a call to action. For the past two years, San Jose State has led an ongoing conversation with the community, government and industry leaders to educate the public, identify needs and vet requirements for a collegiate cybersecurity program. In addition, President Qayoumi was recently appointed by Janet Napolitano to the Homeland Security Academic Advisory Board, providing a national perspective on this rapidly growing workforce development need. As a result, several key objectives for the development of a San Jose State cybersecurity program have been identified. One of these objectives is to host the U.S. Cyber Challenge Northern California Cyber Security Summer Boot Camp for the second year.

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Sponsorship & Engagement

Please consider a sponsorship with San Jose State as we build our cybersecurity program in support of Silicon Valley workforce development. Support a Gold or Platinum Sponsorship for broader, long-term engagement.

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How can you become a San José State Cybersecurity guru?

Upcoming: Show your stuff at the California Cyber Challenge Summer Camp

Aug. 4 - 9, 2013: San José State will host a weeklong boot camp for top Cyber Quests competitors. Participants will work with leaders in the field and learn how to evaluate network security and gain firsthand experience detecting intrusions through simulated attacks. Participants will compete for additional prizes and recognition and meet with representatives from major technology companies and government agencies.

Information on the summer camp at San José State: www.sjsu.edu/cybersecurity/cyberchallenge/

California Cyber Challenge is part of U.S. Cyber Challenge.uscyberchallenge.com

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SJSU University Initiatives

SJSU is committed to creating and maintaining the pipeline of Cybersecurity professionals. SJSU is expecting to:

• Become an NSA/NSEE Center of Excellence for Information Assurance.

• Develop an interdisciplinary program involving five colleges; designed to provide courses/certificates and career development for diverse students, including career changes, veterans, and transfer students.

• Organize academic enrichment opportunities for K-12 youth and educators.

• Build partnerships and raise financial support with industry leaders to provide:

- applied internships for SJSU students,

- mentoring/teaching opportunities for industry leaders,

- targeted training programs for SJSU cybersecurity students, and

- a place on the Cybersecurity Industry Advisory Council for representatives from industry.