The State Hub for Cyber Workforce Education

The State Hub for
Cyber Workforce Education

Grow your cybersecurity
skills with us in Montana

CyberMontana Outreach and Programs

  CyberMontana Participation     

About
CyberMontana

CyberMontana is a statewide Legislature-funded initiative that offers cybersecurity education for all residents. Our cybersecurity training includes security awareness training and workforce development for businesses and residents of Montana. Educational opportunities include programs for adults, high school students, and middle school students. Our goal is to increase the cybersecurity defensive posture for all of Montana.

The statewide map shows the cumulative number of participants in CyberMontana programs across all counties, broken out by the program. Our goal is to engage residents across all of Montana’s 56 counties

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Develop your
cyber skills through
our programs

Businesses of all sizes can benefit from our security awareness training and learn best practices in computer and network security. Individuals looking to train for a career in cybersecurity can explore certificate and degree programs, while those already in the field can build their current skill set through professional development and upskilling. We provide cybersecurity education to learners of all ages, both technical and non-technical. Young learners can start with our STEM Summer Camps and progress to our Dual Enrollment offerings for high school students.
  • Security Awareness Training
  • Cyber Workforce Development
  • Start Your Cyber Career
  • K-12 Cyber Education

Security Awareness Training

Did you know that nearly 90% of data breaches are caused by human error*? Protect your business and team with our tools and training for best practices in computer and network security.

*Tessian, 2020. The Psychology of Human Error

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Security Awareness Training

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Professional Development

Enhance your professional career with Industry Recognized Credentials (IRCs), online courses, and the Montana Code School Boot Camp.

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Rapid Training

Our jump-start Cyber Rapid Training CTS Program (CTS) in Cybersecurity is an online, 10-15 week program that prepares students for an entry-level position as a network administrator or computer systems analyst.

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Women in Cybersecurity

Supporting women in the field, offering networking, a job board, an annual conference, webinars, and financial aid for membership.

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1 - 2 Year Applied Science Degrees

Traditionally-paced coursework can lead to a 1-year Certificate of Applied Science in Computer Support, a 2-year Associate of Applied Science degree in Information Technology and Network Security as well as a CTS in Cloud Computing or Cybersecurity.

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Rapid Training

Our jump-start Cyber Rapid Training CTS Program (CTS) in Cybersecurity is an online, 10-15 week program that prepares students for an entry-level position as a network administrator or computer systems analyst.

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Montana Code School

If you're interested in coding, the Montana Code School offers 18-week bootcamps for either Front End or Back End Software Developers. Depending on the focus area, students learn JavaScript, SQL, HTML, CSS, and AJAX, among other skills and technologies during the three-course sequence.

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STEM Summer Camps

No age is too young to start learning more about cybersecurity. Summer Cyber STEM camps for middle school students are held throughout the state, using hands-on activities to investigate topics like cryptography, password cracking, and geotagging.

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Dual Enrollment

Early College courses give high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to learn the basics of cybersecurity or to earn a Certificate of Technical Studies in Cybersecurity while completing their high school studies.

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GenCyber

With the digital world at our fingertips at nearly all times, cybersecurity knowledge is essential for Montanans of all ages. We're helping students ages 11-14 learn about cybersecurity early through our NSA Sponsored GenCyber Summer Institute.

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Online Education
SPOTLIGHT: Advance your cybersecurity skills with free or low-cost Cybrary access—renew by May 15 or apply by July 1!

June 2025 Cybrary Licenses Available for 2025

Renew or Apply Now: Cybrary Licenses Available for 2025

The time for renewing or obtaining new Cybrary licenses is coming up soon! CyberMontana offers free or low-cost one-year licenses to use this online cybersecurity education platform to the public and private sector each year. Cybrary offers a wide variety of courses to help professionals expand their cybersecurity skills or prepare for obtaining new cybersecurity certifications.

CyberMontana requires license holders to complete one course over the year and provide a report on their work. However, users can take as many courses as they want, opening up a great opportunity to advance your cybersecurity skills at a minimal cost. In addition to providing licenses, CyberMontana can also help users create a curriculum of courses tailored to their cybersecurity needs.

Those currently holding Cybrary licenses from CyberMontana are invited to renew their licenses by notifying us at info@cybermontana.org by May 15. If you are interested in starting to use a Cybrary license or learning more about its benefits, reach out to info@cybermontana.org before July 1 to start the process of obtaining a license and advancing your cybersecurity career.

BLOG SPOTLIGHT / Jun 2025

Staying Secure While Working Remotely

Many organizations offer their employees the opportunity to work remotely, whether at home, in a coffee shop, or in a conference room. Working remotely comes with flexibility. It also comes with responsibility. Let us share a story about Joe.   Joe works for a technology company; managing contracts, overseeing operations, and reviewing sensitive information. However, he doesn’t know...

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Staying Secure While Working Remotely

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