HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-25-24 Correspondence - U of MT CYBERMONTANA - Empowering Local Government Cyber Defenses with CyberMontanaFrom:Lappier, Kelsey
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Subject:[EXTERNAL]Empowering Local Government Cyber Defenses with CyberMontana
Date:Wednesday, March 20, 2024 3:06:45 PM
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Strengthening Montana's Future Through
Increased Cybersecurity Education
Introducing CyberMontana:
Empowering Montanans to Ensure a Resilient and Secure
Digital Landscape for Our Communities
CyberMontana, in partnership with the University of Montana, is committed
to supporting Montana's efforts to enhance its cybersecurity, safety, and
prosperity in the digital age. We can help train your organization’semployees to recognize and respond to cyber threats, receive real-timealerts and monitoring of network events, and provide professional technical
training for IT/cybersecurity staff.
Security Awareness Training
Training developed for employees at all levels to help
mitigate human error, prevent data breaches, and helpyour organization become more secure.
Cost-effective ($10 annually per individual trainee;
public/non-profit sector pricing).
Interactive, 20- to 30-minute, online monthly training
lessons with rotating topics.
Aids in compliance with cyber liability insurance.
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PISCES Monitoring
Network monitoring to local government organizationsto help communities protect against cyber threats.
Offered at no cost to small (150 full-time employees or
fewer) local government organizations.
Helps protect Montana’s infrastructure by lowering the
likelihood of cyber threats through real-time monitoring.
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Professional Development Training
An upskilling program designed to elevate the expertise ofyour current IT and cybersecurity workforce with industry-
recognized credentials.
Curated, online training ranges from short modules that
can be completed in an hour to in-depth multi-week
courses.
Cost fluctuates based on training - we currently have a
limited number of licenses available for the public sector at
no cost.
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Cyber Rapid Training
Our 10- 15-week Certificate of Technical Studies program
helps launch the careers of your entry-level IT andcybersecurity workforce.
Approximately $2,500 (includes the cost of tuition and
course materials).
NSA-validated online, instructor-led training that includes
CompTIA Network+ and Security+ certification exam
preparation and vouchers.
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Montana, let's collaborate to enhance cybersecurity awareness, knowledge, and
workforce skills. CyberMontana's mission is to ensure that our residents canparticipate globally while ensuring our state's cybersecurity defenses.
Don't Delay -Strengthen Montana's Defenses Today!
CYBERMONTANA - 1205 E. Broadway Missoula, Montana 59802 - CONTACT US
Funded by the Montana State Legislature and housed at Missoula College University of Montana,CyberMontana is a comprehensive statewide initiative dedicated to providing cybersecurityawareness, training, and workforce development for businesses and residents of Montana. As the
state Center for cyber workforce education in Montana, we offer education for individuals seeking tobegin or advance a career in cybersecurity.