Program Schedule & Course Information

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.

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