About Program
Cyberdefenders program provides Ukrainian veterans with professional cybersecurity training to help them secure employment in the government and private sectors.
Authors
U.S. Civilian Research and Development Foundation (CRDF Global) with the strategic and financial support from the U.S. Department of State’s Office of the Coordinator of U.S. Assistance to Europe and Eurasia in partnership with the National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute” and the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy
Government support
Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine
National Coordination Center for Cybersecurity at the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine
Partners
CISCO, KPMG, KMBS, ACC, ROBOTA.UA
Participants
All ATO/JFO veterans are willing to become familiar with a new profession and study cybersecurity technologies. With no limits due to disability and level of education, both men and women are eligible to participate in the program.
Implementation
4 months, 2 groups, 60 participants, free of charge
The program consists of three training components.
- Cybersecurity professional development program
- Reintegration and social adaptation opportunities
- Providing further employment support both in government and private sectors
Program uniqueness
- the transition from military to civilian life
- professional training in cybersecurity
- mentor and psychosocial support
- social adaptation to cybersecurity carrier
- career counselling and soft skills development
- tech and IT English language
- employment support
- state and CISCO Academy certification
Graduates
Veterans will acquire the following technical skills and knowledge:
- networks basics
- software development basics
- cybersecurity basics
- cryptography basics
- computer networks protection basics
- penetration testing basics
- computer forensics basics
- malware analysis principles
Veterans can start their careers as junior professionals
- cybersecurity analyst
- penetration tester
- forensics examiner
- reverse engineer
- network security administrator
For Organizations and Companies
Government organizations and business companies can:
- join an important social endeavour
- get qualified and skilled personnel
- provide support in returning to civilian life
- join a network of partners and soulmates
For program support and veterans employment, please contact:
Cyberdefenders project team at CRDF Global
Find out more about the training program, selection terms and criteria and other important information on the official program website www.cyberdefenders.org.ua
