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CISA

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, an agency within the Department of Homeland Security responsible for protecting the nation's critical infrastructure from cyber and physical threats.

Cyber-relevant

An area of national security that impacts the United States' ability to withstand and recover from cyberattacks, including fields like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, or critical infrastructure technology.

NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework

A national framework developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) that provides a common language to categorize and describe cybersecurity work, roles, and tasks.

Participating institution

A community college, technical school, or other institution offering 2-year programs that partners with CISA to offer the Cyber PIVOTT Program.

Service obligation

A requirement for students who receive scholarships through the program to work for a federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial government in a cyber-related role for a period of two years after completing their education.

Skills-based exercise

A short, intensive training program (at least one day long) focused on practical application and hands-on practice, rather than academic research or study.