NCyTE offers a variety of cybersecurity professional development resources and events for current and prospective faculty from technical and non-technical disciplines.

To stay informed about upcoming faculty professional development opportunities, be sure to visit our events calendar, sign up for the ‘NCyTE Insights’ newsletter, and follow NCyTE on social media.

Faculty Development Academies

Virtual academies are funded and designed specifically for community and technical college faculty from cybersecurity and other disciplines.  Academies provide participants the opportunity to expand their knowledge, earn an industry certification, and strengthen their ability to incorporate new cybersecurity content into their curriculum.  

Academies vary in length, and eligible faculty may qualify for a stipend upon successful completion. Participants will engage in hands-on activities and interactive discussions, ensuring an immersive and practical learning experience.

CMMC 2.0 Workshops

NCyTE’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 workshop is a two-day virtual workshop that covers updates to the CMMC framework that affect contractors working with the Department of Defense (DoD).  Cybersecurity faculty and small business personnel are encouraged to attend.

Workshop videos are also available.

Cybersecurity Across Disciplines (CyAD) Conference

The Cybersecurity Across Disciplines (CyAD) Conference is an annual event designed to serve educators in various fields, providing an opportunity to explore how cybersecurity intersects with their specific educational program areas and the industries they serve. This conference brings together community and technical college faculty from diverse disciplines to address cybersecurity challenges across all business and critical infrastructure sectors including but not limited to manufacturing, healthcare, retail, engineering, and banking and finance.  Visit our CyAD webpage for more information.


National Community College Cybersecurity Fellowship Program

Open to final year students and recent graduates from a bachelors or master’s degree program in cybersecurity or STEM. Prepare for a career teaching cybersecurity in a community college setting. Learn to create lesson plans, lead a classroom, and more. Visit our Fellowship Program webpage for more information.