Choosing a pathway to a promising career in cybersecurity.
University of Texas at San Antonio
The UTSA CyberSkills2Work program offers training for individuals who want to learn new cybersecurity skills or start a new career in cybersecurity. Program classes are online hybrid courses that include a brief session on cybersecurity careers and 40 hours of instruction for each of the principles of cybersecurity; a boot camp for the Security+ certification exam; digital forensics; a boot camp for project management professional certification exam; and industrial control systems security. The program is available to transitioning military personnel, first responders, military spouses, and veterans. This program is offered at no cost to selected participants.
By the end of the pathway course, students will be able to explain the architecture and functions of ICS and SCADA systems, identify and evaluate ICS-specific vulnerabilities and threats, and apply industry frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK for ICS) to analyze attack vectors. Students will also develop and deploy security controls tailored to ICS environments, program PLCs and simulate control logic attacks, including logic bombs, and analyze industrial protocols (e.g., Modbus, DNP3) to implement protective measures. Additionally, they will examine case studies of major ICS cyber incidents (e.g., Stuxnet, Havex) and design and test incident detection and response strategies for ICS systems.
Synchronous Online
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Must be a veteran, transitioning service member, first responder, military spouse, or government personnel.
Must have at least a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Familiarity with TCP/IP protocols, OSI model, basic routing and switching concepts.
Basic understanding of malware, firewalls, IDS/IPS, authentication, and access control.
Basic proficiency in at least one programming language (preferably Python, C, or Java).
Exposure to scripting for automation or security tools.
Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems.
Experience navigating command-line interfaces.
Familiarity with virtualization, like VirtualBox and/or VMWare.
Summer 2026
Start Date: June 2, 2026 • End Date: August 11, 2026
Application deadline: May 25, 2026
The National Cybersecurity Workforce Development Program, CyberSkills2Work, is led by the University of West Florida and funded by the DoW CIO Cyber Academic Engagement Office and the NSA National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Program.