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  • All modules include a 2-hour instructor-led session (dates listed below)
  • All modules are self-paced and will be available 24/7
  • Modules listed as ‘required’ must be completed for a Certificate of Completion
  • Short quizzes for the ‘required’ modules must be taken
  • Cyber Summit is optional but strongly encouraged for MBEs to attend
  • Cyber Gap Assessment is required to obtain a CyberReadyMBE® Designation

The CyberReadyMBE Cohort 2 is now closed.  If you are interested in participating in Cohort 3, please fill out the registration form and submit.  We will reach out once a date for Cohort 3 has been established.  Feel free to send us questions at info@nmsdc-iws.com

Register for the CyberReadyMBE® Designation

Kick Off Cyber Summit 2023
Live Summit on February 21, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST
  • MBEs should attend but it is not required for Certificate of Completion
  • –Hear from experts from industry, academia, and federal and state supporters
  • –Learn how critical it is for MBEs to play a role in the nation’s war on cybersecurity
  • –Learn from corporations and government on the need for MBEs to be cyber ready
  • -View Agenda
Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity (new to Cohort 2)
This module is required
  • –Self-paced Instruction
  • –For beginners with limited knowledge of cybersecurity
  • –Excellent resource for MBE who need the basics on domains and controls
  • –Learn how cybersecurity is different by industry sector
  • –Get informed on what is a gap assessments and remediation
  • -For more help, join the live discussion with the instructor on March 14, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST
Module 2: Fundamentals of Cybersecurity Readiness
This module is required
  • –Self-paced Instruction
  • –Recommend MBEs attend the live session
  • –What is needed to be compliant with federal and corporate cyber standards
  • –Learn the (17) controls and (6) domains required for CyberReadyMBE® designation
  • –What is needed to achieve compliance
  • –What is a gap assessment and remediation
  • -For more help, join the live discussion with the instructor on March 28, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST
Module 3: Workforce Capabilities and Readiness
This module is required
  • –Self-paced Instruction
  • –Session on workforce development and capabilities in cybersecurity
  • –Identify gaps in workplace roles and how to address them
  • –How to start cybersecurity plan for your organization
  • -For more help, join the live discussion with the instructor on April 11, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST
Module 4: Matchmaking and Leveraging Resources
This module is optional 
  • –Self-paced Instruction
  • -Understand why building a cyber pathway for your company is needed.
  • -Benefits of a proactive approach in building your company’s capacity and capabilities in cybersecurity.
  • -For more help, join the live discussion with the instructor on April 25, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST
Module 5: Being Cyber Ready and Doing Business with Corporations
This module is optional 
  • –Don’t miss the live session with corporate sponsors who will share their knowledge
  • –Learn what corporations require for an MBE to be cyber ready
  • -Understand how the CyberReadyMBE® program is a pathway to building your cyber capabilities
  • -Live Discussion for Module 5 will be announced.
Cybersecurity Gap Assessment
Required to obtain a CyberReadyMBE® Designation
  • Required to obtain a CyberReadyMBE® Designation 
  • –Cost is $1,000 paid for by the MBE
  • –MBE receives a tailored CyberReadyMBE® pathway document explaining readiness and gaps
  • –Access to the platform until gaps are closed to upload remediation reports
  • –Receive recommendations for remediation from trusted partners
  • –Companies that pass receive a CyberReadyMBE® designation from Industry Workforce Solutions and the NMSDC