Unlock Your Cyber Defenses: Free Training at UH Maui College

Unlock Your Cyber Defenses: Free Training at UH Maui College

At a glance

• Free Cybersecurity Training Offered: UH Maui College is offering free cybersecurity training courses.
• Target Audience: The program is open to people from many backgrounds, with a focus on women, Native Hawaiians and other underrepresented groups.
• Course Highlights: Courses build basic cybersecurity skills and prepare participants for industry certifications.
• Goal: The program aims to ease the shortage of skilled cybersecurity workers.
• Partners: The program is backed by industry partners and government grants.

What the program offers

The University of Hawaii Maui College has launched free cybersecurity training courses. They teach the basic skills people need to protect themselves and their employers. The courses are offered online.

Who the courses are for

The program is part of a wider effort to open up cybersecurity education. It focuses on women, Native Hawaiians and other groups that have been underrepresented in the field, which has long been dominated by a narrow slice of the population.

What participants learn

The courses are built for beginners. Participants study basic security practices, including network security, threat detection and risk management. They also prepare for industry certifications, which can help them get hired in a field that is short of workers.

The talent gap

Cybersecurity has a well-known talent gap. Employers need more skilled people than they can find. The UH Maui College program aims to train new security workers who can help defend against attacks.

Who supports the program

The program is supported by industry partners and government agencies. They help with the curriculum and bring real-world experience into the classes.

How to get involved

Security work demands constant attention. UH Maui College’s free courses give people a way into the field without paying tuition, and a path toward certifications employers ask for. Anyone curious about a security career should check the college’s site for the next round of classes.

Dan Evert, CCNP

Dan Evert is a self proclaimed Router Jockey. Dan got heavily involved in networking right out of high school and has never looked back! Dan is giving back by working with high school students to get them involved and interested in Networking and Security.