NEW SKILLS FOR A

NEW FIGHT

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New Skills for a New Fight is a fast-paced, hands on training and certification program designed specifically for veterans to fill a workforce need and provide a post-military career path.

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• Pilot program is FREE for veterans.

• 20 seats available for pilot• Intensive, full time program*

• Tuition, fees, books, certification vouchers are covered.

• Program starts January 2016

*40 hour weeks required.

FUNDED BY A GRANT FROM

CURRICULUM

CERTIFICATE & CERTIFICATIONS**

FUNDING

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

The online resource Nextgov reports that The Pentagon and National Nuclear Security Administration each receive approximately 10 million attempted network intrusions per day. The growth of the cybersecurity field reflects these realities: In the last five years, the number of cybersecurity-related job postings nationwide grew by more than 70%, with more than 209,000 postings in 2013 alone. The Federal CNCI notes that while 30,000 specialists are needed by government, approximately 2,000 have necessary skills. Demand is so high that students who have completed only one cybersecurity course have been known to get jobs in the field. Such positions are consequently very high paying.

Funded with support from JPMorgan Chase & Company, New Skills for a New Fight will develop cybersecurity professionals by providing the vital skills needed to operate as an entry level Incident Responder in a highly complex security operations center. The program leverages best practices in education, training, and certification via multiple partnerships with the USF College of Engineering, Art of Exploitation (AoE), ISACA, and CompTia, all leaders in cybersecurity. The curriculum is based on a sound methodology to enhance the student’s classroom experience through live lab learning and dynamic exercises. To ensure skills validation, students must complete scenario-based, hands-on tests that are mapped directly to the learning objectives within each class offering. Unlike traditional academic programs, our curriculum and instructors focus on developing the real-world skills necessary to perform in specific job roles. Additionally, through our partnerships with multiple certifying bodies, students will complete this program with the certifications necessary to comply with requirements for entry level positions.

Phase 1 // 15 weeks(Academic)

• IT Concepts• Introduction to

Databases• Introduction to

Programming• Security Concepts

• University of South Florida Undergraduate Certificate in Foundations of Cybersecurity***

• CompTia Network+ Certification• CompTia Security+ Certification• ISACA CSX Practitioner Certification

• FC2 New Skills for a New Fight Certificate of Completion

Pilot program participants will receive 100% paid tuition, fees, certification vouchers as well as a book stipend. GI Bill will not be able to be utilized.

*Details to be determined. // **Upon successful completion of the program. // ***Pending approval. College courses will be transferable.

1. DD214 and/or DA2-1 (Redact SSN)2. Resume or Military Bio3. Transcripts – Prior Academic/Military Training or Education (unofficial)4. Statement of Purpose5. Two Reference Letters 6. Aptitude Test*

• Interview required after down-select

Phase 2 // 10 weeks(Intensive hands-on training)

• Cybersecurity Fundamentals I• Cybersecurity Fundamentals II• CSX Practitioner Training• Certification Study and Testing• Range Time• Career Preparation

Phase 3 // 15 weeks(On the job training)

• Internship/Mentorship with FC2 Partner

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Component 1

Component 2

Component 3

15 WEEKS 2 WEEKS 3 WEEKS 5 WEEKS 15 WEEKS PLACEMENT

IT, Programming, Networking Security Foundation (4 Courses)

Cybersecurity Fundamentals I+II

Incident Response Tier I

Study & Certifications• Net+• Sec+• CSX Tier 1Range Time & Career Prep

Internship