CyberUp

CyberUp was created in partnership with Scott Air Force Base, the St. Louis Regional Chamber, and the Leadership Council of Southwestern Illinois to lead the region’s cybersecurity efforts. With the support of our Founding Sponsor, UNCOMN and our Premier Sponsor, LMI, we have become a backbone organization grounded in Midwestern values who leads the region to become a cyber leader other communities will follow.  What We Do Train the Workforce of Today. We recognize the importance for a strong regional cybersecurity workforce. There is an alarming deficit in the industry and it is critical we close the gap. Our solution is to offer industry specific certifications to under and unemployed individuals, to transitioning veterans, and to graduating college students. Looking ahead, we will develop our own cyber coursework designed to train and engage non-traditional students in the cyber industry.  Inspire the Workforce of Tomorrow. As our lives become more connected to technology, the importance of inspiring the next generation of cyber professionals will continue to increase. It is critical we educate today’s youth on how to protect themselves, and introduce the career opportunities available in cybersecurity. To ensure this happens, we will introduce CyberPatriot to the region. CyberPatriot leads middle and high school students to compete in cyber defense competitions. The program equips youth with the skills necessary to be tomorrow’s cyber professional.