There is a strong and growing cybersecurity ecosystem in Arizona. We can and should be leaders in this critical field.

This website is designed to be a one-stop shop for students, employees, employers, and educators in the AZ cybersecurity ecosystem.

AZCyberTalent.com is a product of the AZ Cybersecurity Workforce Collaborative, convened by the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation. The collaborative is made up of a wide variety of companies that have cybersecurity as a component of their business, but not as their core business function. The group consists of industry professionals, educators and training partners working to address talent shortages for security analysts at the junior, mid and senior levels.

The Cybersecurity Workforce Collaborative has partnered with members of the Arizona Technology Council (AZTC) to develop a continuum of workplace experiences and share best practices to expand these opportunities.

A robust action plan has been developed around 4 key areas:

  1. A collaborative marketing and communications strategy promoting cybersecurity careers in Arizona – one product of which is AZCyberTalent.com
  2. An education strategy focused on aligning education programs with employer needs and capacity building
  3. Increasing internal and external workplace experiences for job seekers
  4. Collecting and utilizing supply and demand data to make more informed decisions to strategically address talent shortages in cybersecurity

“In order for us to meet the threat in cyberspace, we must develop the best cybersecurity experts in the nation and keep them here in Arizona.”

Doug Ducey, Arizona Governor

“The impact of cybersecurity careers on our region’s economic and workforce development is staggering. Through AZCyberTalent.com, we are highlighting Arizona’s thriving cybersecurity industry and increasing its visibility for our future workforce.”

Todd Sanders, President and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce

“Arizona has been a leader in cybersecurity since the early ‘90s. As we continue to grow and stake our claim as a premier national hub in this sector, AZCyberTalent.com will provide our technology community with an outstanding tool to help address the increased demand for a more adept cyber workforce.”

Steven G. Zylstra, President and CEO of the Arizona Technology Council

“The AZCyberTalent.com website is just a sample of the power that this workforce collaborative has to promote the fact that Arizona has world-class educational and workplace resources to help meet the tremendous demand for cybersecurity expertise. It is imperative to note that this is a vitally important and highly compensated skill that does not require a four-year degree to get started.”

Russ Johnson, Co-chair, GPCF Cybersecurity Workforce Collaborative

“The AZCyberTalent.com platform takes an important step in providing a unified statewide message both within Arizona, and supporting Arizona’s growing nationwide recognition as a leader in responding to the cyber threat through highly creative solutions driven by unparalleled statewide cooperation.”

Frank J. Grimmelmann, President and CEO of the Arizona Cyber Threat Response Alliance (ACTRA)

Resources You Can Use

Please use these resources at your events, in your presentations, in social media, share with your networks — these are to help standardize the way we talk about Arizona’s cybersecurity ecosystem. Tell your friends!

1-page PDF flyer

1-page PDF flyer

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2-page PDF flyer

2-page PDF flyer

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PowerPoint presentation

PowerPoint Presentation

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Cybersecurity Career Pathway

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Other Helpful Resources from the Ecosystem

Arizona InfraGard

Arizona InfraGard’s Mission is to help protect Arizona’s infrastructure by supporting the priorities of the FBI; to cultivate partnerships with public and private sectors through bi-directional sharing of actionable information, training and educational events.

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Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center

The Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center (ACTIC), is a joint effort between the Arizona Department of Public Safety, Arizona Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation and other participating agencies.

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CyberWatch West

The CyberWatch West Center is committed to improving the quantity and quality of existing cybersecurity resources and building upon these resources to develop effective training and teaching modules.

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New America

This study examines states’ efforts to advance cybersecurity efforts, enumerating lessons learned from an in-depth focus on three case studies of states that have seen demonstrable successes.

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Cyber Career Pathway

This tool will help you identify, build, and navigate a potential cyber career pathway by increasing your understanding of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to begin, transition, or advance your cyber career.

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All Aboard for Fundamentals

Basics can be the best answer to stopping the advance of today’s threats

By Daniel Addington, CISSP; Ed Brown, CISSP; and Mike Manrod, CISSP

Learn More

Pew Cybersecurity Knowledge Quiz

How much do you know about cybersecurity? Test your knowledge on cybersecurity topics and terms by taking Pew’s 10-question quiz. Then see how you did in comparison with a nationally representative group of 1,055 randomly selected adult internet users surveyed online between June 17 and June 27, 2016. The survey was conducted by the GfK Group using KnowledgePanel.
Take the quiz

ConversatioNIST: The Internet and Cybersecurity

Donna Dodson, Associate Director and Chief Cyber Security Advisor, and Vint Cerf, Chief Internet Evangelist for Google and former NIST VCAT member, have a wide-ranging discussion about the past, present and future of the internet, network security, and what it would take to successfully, safely and reliably merge the digital and physical worlds, a concept known as the “Internet of Things,” or IoT.
Watch the video

Regional Cybersecurity Chapters

Central Valley / Phoenix

Southern Arizona

Useful Resource Categories

Training Resources

  • Apprenti Arizona

    Tech is the fastest-growing industry in the world, and one in 20 job openings are in tech. This unique apprenticeship program puts you on a straightforward, step-by-step fast track toward your dream job. The tech industry is seeking to diversify its workforce, so Apprenti is actively recruiting women, people of color, and veterans — although anyone is eligible to apply.

  • Arizona Commerce Authority Return Stronger Resources

    This is a comprehensive list of virtual resources to find additional industry training programs, academic courses, certifications, and bilingual services offered by industry leaders, educational institutions, and community organizations.

  • Coursera Together: Free online learning during COVID – 19

    This resource is offering free online learning during COVID-19 through December 2020.

  • Grand Canyon University Cyber Saturday

    This is a unique opportunity for individuals interested in the cybersecurity field and a high-impact career path that’s dynamic, fast-growing, and everchanging with unlimited growth. You’ll get an inside look at cybersecurity and types of careers in the industry while using advanced technologies and participating in hands-on activities and demos.

Teacher Resources

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