Arizona Cybersecurity Academy

Arizona Cybersecurity Academy

Building a Secure Digital Future

The Arizona Cybersecurity Academy, within ICDI, is a statewide effort to empower and educate individuals with cutting-edge cybersecurity skills and knowledge, fostering a resilient and capable workforce prepared to protect and innovate in the digital landscape. 

 

Our Vision

We strive to be the leading institution in cybersecurity education and innovation, recognized nationally for producing proficient, ethical, and proactive cyber professionals. Our vision is to build a secure digital future by cultivating talent, advancing research, and fostering collaboration among academia, industry, and government within Arizona and beyond.

Pathways

Formal

  • K-20+
  • Pathways
  • CTE

Non-Formal

  • Camps
  • Certifications
  • Internships
  • Apprenticeships

Informal

  • Clubs
  • Competitions
  • Self-Study
  • Conferences
  • Industry Events

 

Resources for Teachers

Resources for Teachers

Curriculum

 

 

Professionals

  • Certifications
  • Internships
  • Apprenticeships
  • Experiential Learning

Community

  • Cyber Safety / Cyber Citizens
  • Election Security
  • “Cyber Generations”
  • K12 Professional Development

Statewide Cyber Readiness Grant Program

  • Advanced Endpoint Protection
  • Converged Endpoint Management
  • Multi-Factor Authentication
  • Security Awareness Training
  • Web Application Firewall

 

 

Workforce Shortage

  • ~4 million Globally
  • ~570K Nationally
  • ~12K Arizona

Workforce Framework

  • 7 Categories
  • 33 Specialty Areas
  • 52 Work Roles

Experience Level

  • Entry Level
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced

 

Cyber Workforce

 

 

Grants

K-12 Education

 

Policy

State Hub

 

Paul Wagner
paulewagner@arizona.edu