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Project Ares Students: a conversation with MohamedAmmar Alnuaimi

What are you doing now that your internship program with Raytheon Emirates ended? I’m a new graduate and recently landed a job working for the government. I’m thankful to Project Ares for giving me something interesting to talk about in my interview! I have relevant hands-on experience and I found a passion for forensics as […]

The Nuances of Teaching and Training in cybersecurity

 Those who can, do. Those who can’t, teach. This proverb reflects a really telling reality among cyber teachers and trainers today: We’re seeing many professionals who value the process of continual learning but themselves don’t have all the resources necessary to upskill for their own growth. Cyber educators are being pulled from the corners of IT […]

Save time teaching cybersecurity with project-based learning in Project Ares

Grading, technology adoption and managing labs can take today’s cyber educators away from what matters most: teaching their students about cybersecurity and preparing them for the workforce. A study from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development  found that “teachers spend half of their working time in non-teaching activities…” It’s time to give teachers their time back. […]

3 Ways Tech Companies Can Improve the Talent Acquisition Process

It’s reasonable to correlate the quality of the talent acquisition process to the quality of employees in the company– which is tied to the success of the company. Yet, there is currently a shortage of qualified experts in field of cybersecurity and there has been for quite some time. And while tech companies have pulled […]

Living Our Mission Blog Series: cybersecurity + Teaching = the Perfect Match for Developing Cyber Curriculum in Project Ares for Circadence’s Megan Daudelin

Ever wondered about the people behind Project Ares’ development? How does Circadence identify and develop learning curriculum material to benefit today’s cyber professionals? The crux of the strategy stems from the talents within our own Circadence family and is the driving force behind this “Living our Mission” article. We are sharing the unique talents of Megan Daudelin, Team […]

How to Launch a cybersecurity Career

Preparing for a cybersecurity career is more enjoyable than you may think! The technical challenge, problem-solving, constant change (you’re never bored!), and continuous learning opportunities are positive experiences one can have when entering the field of cybersecurity. For any interested student or autodidactic, a cyber career path may seem a little daunting. But with the right cybersecurity tools and […]

Hope for Cybersecurity: Cyber Teaching Challenges & New Horizons for Cyber Learning

The statistics are dismal. An estimated 3.5 million unfilled cyber positions by 2021 and today, we have over 300,000 openings in the U.S. alone. According to a New York Times article, “filling those jobs would mean increasing the country’s current cybersecurity workforce of 715,000 people by more than 40 percent,” according to data presented at the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education Conference. […]