Join Us To Engage, Inspire and Educate The Next Generation of Cyber Professionals

The Challenge

The United States has 750,000 open positions in cybersecurity due to a lack of qualified talent and a lack of awareness of opportunities in the industry. At the same time, employers have made the path to entry level jobs a challenge. Simply put, traditional methods of recruiting and onboarding the next generation are failing to close the talent gap.

  • The available workforce in cyber needs to double. That means we need to engage middle school, high school and college students like never before.

  • Students tell us it’s too difficult to find a pathway into the career field, and we agree. We’re working with industry and government to share best practices in recruiting and onboarding “new collar talent”

  • The Alliance crosses verticals and competitors to bring the industry together. We all have a vested interest in developing the next generation of cyber enthusiasts!

Mission

To inspire a diverse and inclusive nationwide talent pool to prepare for careers in cybersecurity, and build a bridge between that talent and the growing needs of industry, academia, and government

  • The Secure Pathways Series is our coast to coast workshop series, engaging middle school, high school and college students

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  • The Alliance partners with Washington University in STL to produce the Cybersecurity Roundtable Series

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  • The Alliance Executive Leadership Summit will be held June 10-12, at the Old Post Office, in Chicago IL

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  • The Alliance Executive Development Program

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  • Team Purpl gives the Alliance a student facing digital presense like never before.

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  • Cisco Secure

    Cisco Secure joined the Alliance in 2022 and have quickly made a large impact. Cisco will be the title sponsor of the 2023 Alliance Summit along with support from many of the companies top advisors.

  • Mastercard

    Mastercard has demonstrated what truly integrated partnership looks like for a non-profit. Not only have they provided financial support, but their team members are active in our community.

  • Washington University

    The Alliance is partnering with Washington University in St. Louis for the fourth year to deliver an 8 month cybersecurity roundtable for mid level cyber professionals. Our leaders guide 32 discussions each season

  • Fullstack Engineering

    The Alliance partners with Fullstack Engineering in an advisory role to better inform curriculum for students across the country. For our partnership, the Alliance awards scholarships to 12 individuals.