Day Three of Cybersecurity Career Week: Explore #CyberCareerWeek Resources | NIST
Skip to main content
Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
Day Three of Cybersecurity Career Week: Explore #CyberCareerWeek Resources
Cybersecurity Career Week
October 19-24, 2026
nist.gov/nice/ccw
EXPLORE CYBERSECURITY CAREER RESOURCES & TOOLS
Did you know there are many types of cybersecurity roles and that there are many pathways to a cybersecurity career? Cybersecurity Career Week (CCW) inspires and promotes awareness of cybersecurity careers, including resources and tools to help learn, communities where you can network and engage, and activities to help you plan your next steps.
Visit our page on Discovering Cybersecurity Careers to learn more about the wide range of career options and find resources such as job descriptions, salary information, employment outlooks, educational requirements, overviews of sample cybersecurity opportunities, and more.
The Free and Low Cost Online Cybersecurity Learning Content page provides links for free and low-cost online educational content on topics such as information technology and cybersecurity. Some, not all, also contribute towards professional learning objectives or lead to industry certifications and online degrees.
Explore Additional Cybersecurity Resources
TODAY’S ACTIVITIES
Join us for today’s Cybersecurity Career Week activties:
- Challenge: Six Day #mycyberjob Media Challenge
October 19-24, 2026 (All Week)
X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and other
Tag: @NISTCyberTake out your phones, tablets, and computers! Engage with others during this week-long Media Challenge by by sharing short videos, pictures, and stories on social media about what you love most about #mycyberjob. Don’t forget to include the hashtags #CyberCareerWeek and #ChooseCyber
- Participate in the Open One Door Project
October 19-24, 2026 (All Week)The project encourages cybersecurity professionals, educators, and employers to take single, high-impact actions — such as mentoring, introductions, or offering hands-on experiences — that help candidates actively advance along a cybersecurity career pathway.
- Helping to Chart the Course – Unlocking Student Pathways into Cybersecurity Careers(Webinar)
October 21, 2026 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM ETExplore interactive tools and practical career-mapping resources, discover how to align student interests and strengths with careers based on Work Roles in the NICE Framework, and learn adaptable strategies to help students build their own cybersecurity career pathways.
NEXT UP
Mark your calendar to tune into tomorrow’s event:
- Cyber Career Realities Revealed: Panel Across NICE Framework Work Role Categories(Webinar)
October 22, 2026 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM ETFind out about key skills and foundational competencies you need to excel in cybersecurity roles across the organization, and learn actionable strategies to align your personal strengths and interests with the cyber career path that fits you best.
- Season VI US Cyber Team Draft Day
October 22, 2026 | 3:00 – 6:00 PM ETThe Season VI US Cyber Team Draft Day Event will reveal the top cybersecurity athletes to represent the U.S. in 2027.
Find out about other CCW events and activities happening around the globe by exploring the event portal online!
Cybersecurity Career Week is coordinated by the NICE program at the National Institute of Standards and Technology under the U.S. Department of Commerce and supported by a community of government, academic, nonprofit, and private industry stakeholders. Commercial entities, materials, and resources provided in support of Cybersecurity Career Week may be included in this email or on the nist.gov/nice/ccw website or linked websites. Such identification is not intended to imply recommendation or endorsement by NIST.
Cybersecurity education and workforce development
Released October 21, 2026
Was this page helpful?
