Federal Cyber Defense Skilling Academy
Join the Federal Cyber Defense Skilling Academy
CISA’s Federal Cyber Defense Skilling Academy provides its students an opportunity to focus on professional growth through an intense, full-time, three-month accelerated training program. Those looking to join the cybersecurity community or learn cybersecurity skills are encouraged to apply for the Skilling Academy.
Skilling Academy Pathways
The Skilling Academy offers multiple training pathways to help students branch out into various cyber workroles.
Cyber Defense Analyst Pathway
This Pathway helps participants develop their cyber defense skills through training in the baseline knowledge, skills, and abilities of a Cyber Defense Analyst.
Cyber Defense Forensics Analyst Pathway
This Pathway helps participants develop their cyber defense skills through training in the baseline knowledge, skills, and abilities of a Cyber Defense Forensics Analyst.
Cyber Defense Incident Responder Pathway
This Pathway helps participants develop their cyber defense skills through training in the baseline knowledge, skills, and abilities of a Cyber Defense Incident Responder.
Vulnerability Assessment Analyst Pathway
This Pathway helps participants develop their cyber defense skills through training in the baseline knowledge, skills, and abilities of a Vulnerability Assessment Analyst.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
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Contact Us
Need more information?
Contact the Skilling Academy Team by emailing SkillingAcademy@cisa.dhs.gov. Emails are typically responded to within three business days.
Federal Cyber Defense Skilling Academy Privacy Act Statement
Authority: 5 U.S.C. § 301, 44 U.S.C. § 3101, and 6 U.S.C. 652(c)(11) authorize the collection of this information.
Purpose: The information gathered will be used to establish the federal applicant's eligibility for the Federal Cyber Defense Skilling Academy, and if selected to participate in the program, create a Cyberworld Institute (CWI) and COMTECH Corp. account, contact students about opportunities for cyber security training, and provide information about the classes offered by the Skilling Academy.
Routine Uses: Information collected may be disclosed as generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. § 552a(b) of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. This includes using the information as necessary and authorized by the routine uses published in DHS/All-003 Department of Homeland Security General Training Records, November 25, 2008, 73 FR 71656 and DHS/ALL-004 General Information Technology Access Account Records System (GITAARS), November 27, 2012, 77 FR 70792. If accepted into the program, names and email addresses will be disclosed to Cyberworld Institute (CWI) and COMTECH Corp. to allow access to the learning content.
Disclosure: Providing this information is voluntary. However, failure to provide this information may prevent CISA from deciding applicant eligibility, creating a Cyberworld Institute (CWI) and COMTECH Corp. account if selected to participate in the program and contacting you in the event there are queries about your request or registration.