BCR Cyber

The nonprofit social enterprise Opportunity@Work recently published a new case study on BCR Cyber and our Cyber Workforce Accelerator program. Opportunity@Work's mission is to increase career opportunities for the more than 70 million adults in the U.S. who do not have a bachelor’s degree but are Skilled Through Alternative Routes (STARs). You can find key takeaways, summary, and the full case study here. https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eZ8pZkAG #cyberjobs #cybertraining #workforcedevelopment #cybersecurity #Maryland #cyberworkforceaccelerator

Baltimore-based company BCR Cyber announced a new program to train 1,100 Marylanders to meet the state’s cybersecurity needs.

Today we announced the official launch of our Cyber Workforce Accelerator (CWA) Workforce Development (WFD) Program, opening doors for Marylanders to high-demand careers in cybersecurity. The WFD program is fully funded by the Maryland Department of Labor to train 1,100 Maryland residents at no cost to participants. This program is delivered virtually with no in-person attendance required and consists of BCR Cyber’s Security Operations Center (SOC operations Analyst I (SOCOA I) Training and Certification. Following the link to learn more. https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eUQQnKPq #cybersecurity #workforcedevelopment #cybertraining #Maryland #cybercareers

ICYMI - Wor-Wic Community College recently cut the ribbon on a new #cybersecurity training facility, as part of its participation in the Maryland’s Cyber Workforce Accelerator Program. Read about it here - https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/ejNDBs_Y Wor-Wic Community College opens cyber range training program - 47abc #CWA #workforcedevelopment #cyberranges

Great insights from our recent roundtable discussion with the Comptroller of Maryland, industry leaders, Howard Community College, and BCR Cyber! We delved into Maryland's cybersecurity landscape, highlighting the critical need for more hands-on experience (think "cyber clinics"!), addressing the "brain drain" of our talented graduates, and the challenges of compliance costs. Read More >>> https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/e9Skgxka How can we collectively foster a more robust cybersecurity ecosystem in Maryland? Share your ideas below! #CybersecurityJobs #MarylandTech #TalentGap #Innovation #HigherEd

News - "Wor-Wic Community College is preparing to enhance its educational offerings with the launch of a state-of-the-art #cybersecurity training facility. This initiative is a key component of the Maryland Cyber Workforce Accelerator (CWA) program and will be inaugurated on Tuesday, June 10th, at 3 p.m." Read more here > https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eBDWGPBt #workforcedevelopment #cybertraining #cyberworkforce

"Launched in April, the Maryland Cyber Workforce Accelerator Program aims to train and place 1,100 students within the next year...Students will include those enrolled in the community colleges and others who want to beef up their IT skills, including laid-off federal workers. The training offers graduates an entry-level certificate as a security operations center analyst and the skills to prepare students for jobs in other cybersecurity fields." Check out this Baltimore Business Journal article by Julekha Dash that covers how BCR Cyber and other Maryland companies are creating job opportunities around the state. https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/erx-NDqQ #cybersecurity #workforcedevelopment #Maryland #communitycolleges #SOC #ITtraining #cybertraining #jobseekers

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"While nothing will entirely stop #cyberattacks on government entities or completely fill the pressing demand for #cybersecurity talent, a new training program developed by the Maryland Association of Community Colleges and IT/cybersecurity training provider BCR Cyber could serve as a national model for producing qualified cyber workers who have the practical knowledge and cybersecurity experience to hit the ground running." Check out this Route Fifty column by our president and CEO, Michael S.. https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eT-Eh9Ns #workforcedevelopment #cybertraining #ITtraining

Montgomery College held a special ribbon-cutting to launch our participation in Maryland's Cyber Workforce Accelerator (CWA) program, enhancing our #cybersecurity training with the advanced BCR Cyber Series 3000 Cyber Range. This endeavor will empower our students with hands-on experience in tackling cyber threats and refining their skills for today's #IT landscape. “Montgomery College is proud to be part of the Cyber Workforce Accelerator program and to offer our students access to this state-of-the-art cyber range,” said #MontgomeryCollege President Jermaine F. Williams. “By offering hands-on experience in a secure, simulated environment, we're helping our students gain the practical skills that employers are seeking in today's job market. This partnership with the Maryland Association of Community Colleges and BCR Cyber strengthens our ability to build a diverse, skilled workforce that will help address cybersecurity needs in our region.” Thank you to our special guests who attended today's event. #CommunityCollege #HigherEducation