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WHAT IS NATIONAL CYBER SIGNING DAY?

Just like signing days for athletes, the annual National Cyber Signing Day celebrates high school students & recent graduates as they make their commitments to some of the state and country’s top schools and companies in their pursuit of a cutting-edge career in cybersecurity. Featuring high energy music, students, industry representatives, and special guests, the National Cyber Signing Day Celebration demonstrates that excellence is not limited to sports teams; to practice, to achieve, and to compete in STEM industries demands rigor, integrity, and discipline, too.

The purpose of the National Cyber Signing Day celebration is to increase awareness of cybersecurity career options and pathways available to K-12th grade students. The event was created to recognize outstanding students across the nation who are inspired by cybersecurity and dedicated to pursuing a cybersecurity career pathway, as well as raise awareness of future career opportunities that K-12th grade students can pursue.

WHAT HAPPENS AT NATIONAL CYBER SIGNING DAY?

This year’s National Cyber Signing Day will be a live celebration that will take place during the NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference in San Antonio, Texas on December 9, 2024. The event will showcase K12 students and recent graduates who have recently participated in, or will soon be participating in cybersecurity related internships, apprenticeships, trainings and certifications. In sports announcer style, an emcee will introduce the students, highlight their achievements, community involvement, and academic stats accompanied by sports-player style graphics and music. The students will answer interview questions and talk about their experiences.

The purpose of the event is to show the stories of real students who are working in the cybersecurity industry because of opportunities provided by businesses and organizations. The program hopes to inspire companies, schools, teachers, and students across the US to engage in similar opportunities and celebrations of achievement.

NATIONAL CYBER SIGNING DAY HISTORY

The inaugural National Cyber Signing Day event, launched in 2018 in San Antonio, Texas at the NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference, was created in partnership between the conference host, iKeepSafe, and the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. The event concept was developed to elevate young leaders, showcase their STEM backgrounds, and highlight the industry's commitment to recruiting, hiring, and retaining skilled cybersecurity workers. Past National Cyber Signing Days have highlighted internships and employment opportunities with organizations such as Kudelski, AT&T, Mastercard, IBM, Texas A&M, Phillips College, Crowdstrike, and Coastline Community College. National Cyber Signing Day continues to evolve the conversation around cybersecurity, one student recognition at a time.

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2023 NATIONAL CYBER SIGNING DAY - PHOENIX, ARIZONA

2024 NOMINATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED - NOMINATE A STUDENT

Nominations for the 2024 National Cyber Signing Day are now closed. Nominations will open for the 2025 event in late spring.

Are you an educator or a business with a high school student who will be entering or is in a cybersecurity related internship, apprenticeship, or other training program? They may be a fit for the 2025 National Cyber Signing Day event.

We will be looking for 6-7 high school students or recent graduates who have recently completed or are preparing to participate in a cybersecurity-related internship, apprenticeship, or training program. Students must be currently in high school during the 2025-2026 school year or graduated in spring of 2025.

Each student will receive one complimentary registration for a chaperone and themselves to the in-person NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference*. Approximately 30 days after the conference, the video will be uploaded to the NCSD Youtube channel for public view.

*Travel and Hotel are not provided.

SUPPORT

SPONSOR THE 2024 NATIONAL CYBER SIGNING DAY

As a sponsor/advertiser, your organization will be recognized as a supporter of the cybersecurity workforce of the future. This high profile event will feature your organization to a national audience via the NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference. Sponsors/advertisers will be featured in the National Cyber Signing Day presentation through logo placement and short video spots. Sponsors will be highlighted on all advertising communications platforms leading up to, during, and after the event. Local, regional and national press coverage is expected. Post-conference, the event video is released to the public via the NICE K12 Conference website, providing sponsor exposure to potentially hundreds of thousands of educators and students nationwide.

2024 National Cyber Signing Day Exclusive Sponsorship - $15,000

• Logo placement on video title and credits

• 3-4 minute talk by your organization’s representative incorporated into the presentation

• Logo placement on NICE Cybersecurity Conference and National Cyber Signing Day websites, social media, emails, and virtual event platform leading up to and during the event

• “Sponsored by” listing on event agenda

• On site signage including table tents, logo on posters, tablecloths, and more

2024 Student Travel Sponsor - $2500 - $5000

• Sponsor a specific student’s travel and housing, or put your funds toward multiple students’ expenses

• Logo placement on signage and website

• Mention in event script