Free Cyber Security Program!

This week I found a very exciting news article for people within the cybersecurity community. The article I am sharing this week is getting the word out about a free cybersecurity program. This will be available at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, and is aimed toward people who are veterans, active military, first responders, and other government roles. It will be an online course, and will help Florida with the lack of jobs within cybersecurity. I think this is a great way to get people interested in the topic. Free schooling always intrigues people and with the growing need for cybersecurity jobs this is a great idea. Read the article here: 

https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/education/2024/06/07/usf-sarasota-manatee-launches-free-cybersecurity-certificate-course/73997302007/

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