About Us

About Us

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CYBER.ORG's goal is to empower educators as they prepare the next generation to succeed in the cyber workforce of tomorrow.
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Vision

To build a future where the nation’s cybersecurity needs are met by a knowledgeable, skilled, and passionate workforce.

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Mission

To ensure that every K-12 student gains foundational and technical cybersecurity knowledge and skills.

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Approach

Empower educators and caregivers with resources and training needed to deliver cyber content to students.

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History
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2007

Workforce Need Identified 

Cyber Innovation Center identifies need for workforce solutions that drive regional economic diversity.

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2012

NICERC is launched

In partnership with Department of Homeland Security, NICERC initiates formal K-12 education program.

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2016

National Milestone Reached

Teachers and students in all 50 states are impacted through curricula and professional development.

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2020

CYBER.ORG is launched

CYBER.ORG continues the mission of bolstering K-12 cyber education.

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High schools with teachers using CYBER.ORG content in their classrooms sent 4x more students to cyber related college or university degree programs than those that did not.

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30,723

Teachers currently enrolled in CYBER.ORG’s content platform

As of August 2023

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22,720

Teachers trained to teach cybersecurity skills

As of August 2023

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Kara Four Bear, Presidential Cybersecurity Education Award Recipient 2020
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New Town Middle School, North Dakota
" Our goal is for learners to see how they fit into a worldly society and for them to dare to dream of the possibilities that await them. "
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Meet Our Team
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Our team is passionate about cyber and brings to the table experience across many levels of education.

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We’d love to hear from you!
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Our ability to serve educators depends entirely on knowing what they need.