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NCCoE Cybersecurity Connections Event

11-1:30pm Tue. January 13, in person and online

The NIST National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) will host a quarterly Cybersecurity Connections event and networking lunch in-person and online in partnership with the Maryland Department of Commerce and Montgomery County, MD. Event Location: online and at 9700 Great Seneca Hwy, Rockville, MD 20850 and online

This event will feature a keynote presentation from Jessica Gulick, CEO and Founder of Katzcy and Commissioner of the U.S. Cyber Team. Jessica will discuss how the U.S. Cyber Games is advancing cybersecurity awareness, skills development, and cyber career preparation on a global scale. The keynote will also spotlight opportunities for Maryland-based individuals and organizations to engage with and support the initiatives of the U.S. Cyber Team.

In addition, our expert panel on building a robust cybersecurity workforce will discuss topics such as the critical skills and competencies needed to succeed in today's cybersecurity landscape, the accessibility of cybersecurity education, and what workforce challenges critical infrastructure owners and operators may face in the future. This panel will be followed by a networking lunch, generously provided by the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation on behalf of Montgomery County.

View the agenda.

Registration closes tomorrow, January 7.  

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Posted: January 6, 2026, 12:28 PM

NIST cybersecurity workshop