Montana’s Cybersecurity Community of Practice
Impact
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Builds consistent, high-quality cybersecurity programs across Montana’s two-year and tribal colleges, four-year universities, and high schools.
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Expands pathways into the cybersecurity workforce and transfer options to four-year institutions.
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Provides support and mentoring for faculty, reducing isolation and increasing statewide collaboration.
Goals
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Share curricula, labs, and course materials to save time and raise standards.
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Offer professional development opportunities for faculty in cybersecurity education.
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Align programs with CAE standards to strengthen Montana’s role in national cyber defense education.
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Create a sustainable statewide network of educators, researchers, and practitioners.
Activities
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Regular meetings where faculty and staff exchange ideas and coordinate efforts.
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Collaborative development of courses and labs that meet CAE requirements.
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Joint projects that explore innovative teaching strategies and applied cybersecurity research.
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Faculty mentoring and outreach to support colleges launching new cyber programs.