Faculty Development Academy:

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Virtual | May 19-22, 2025
8AM - 2PM Pacific / 9AM - 3PM Mountain / 10AM - 4PM Central / 11AM - 5PM Eastern

Who Should Attend:

This workshop is funded and tailored specifically for community and technical college faculty members wishing to expand their knowledge, earn an industry certification, and strengthen their ability to incorporate new cybersecurity content in their community college curriculum. This workshop is NOT intended for students or other non-faculty participants.

About the Workshop: 

Gain the credentials that set you apart in the cybersecurity field with the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) training. This comprehensive course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to design, implement, and manage a world-class cybersecurity program. Offered through the NCyTE Center as part of the (ISC)² Global Academic Program, this training provides all student materials, flashcards, and access to the CISSP CBK, ensuring a thorough preparation for the CISSP exam. By earning your CISSP, you validate your expertise and unlock access to exclusive (ISC)² resources, tools, and professional networking opportunities

Workshop participants are expected to actively engage in the workshop by participating in the hands-on activities and interactive discussions.

Stipend:

Eligible community college faculty who successfully pass the CISSP certification exam will receive a $700 stipend toward the cost of the certification. One certification stipend per eligible participant per year is available.

To be eligible for the stipend, you must:

• Be affiliated with an institution that is an NCyTE Member - membership is free! You can check your institution's membership status here.
• Currently teach college credit courses (full-time or adjunct) at a regionally accredited U.S. community or technical college
• Attend the sessions and actively engage in the workshop
• Provide evidence that you passed the certification exam, such as a copy of the certification or exam report within 60 days of the end of the workshop.
• Complete the post-workshop survey. Completing the survey is required to receive the stipend, maintain access to course content after the workshop, and ensure eligibility for future classes.
• Provide a current W9 tax form to the NCyTE Center

    This event is funded by a National Science Foundation grant # 2054724