- STEMA role grounded in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
- Bright OutlookOccupation O*NET expects to grow rapidly, have many openings, or be new and emerging in the years ahead.Source: O*NET Bright Outlook
- Critical ShortageA role where employers face a significant shortage of qualified workers relative to demand.
Cybersecurity Career Pathways
Protect organizations from cyber threats. One of the fastest-growing fields with severe talent shortage. Colorado is a cybersecurity hub.
Cyber and tech sector economic impact
$4.6 billion
Colorado Springs Chamber EDC reported the region's cyber and tech sector generated $4.6 billion in 2022.
Projected sector growth
15%
Colorado Springs Chamber EDC projects the cyber and tech sector will grow 15% from 2022 to 2027.
Aerospace companies with cyber roles
1,100+
Colorado's aerospace ecosystem (1,100+ firms) creates direct cyber roles in space systems and supply-chain security.
Aerospace employment rank
#1 per capita
Colorado ranks first nationally for aerospace employment per capita, with cyber roles embedded throughout.
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Explore Colorado Cybersecurity
What to know about Cybersecurity
A quick look, straight from Colorado’s industry data.
Lots of Opportunity
Business is booming for cybersecurity workers in Colorado! Over 100 cybersecurity businesses including Red Canary, ProtectWise, Asbio, and Webroot plus the National Cybersecurity Center and military bases are looking for people with cybersecurity skills and knowledge.
Digital Theft and Payment Extortion
With the advent of cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, thieves are no longer handing notes to tellers but instead hacking systems to steal money. Experts in blockchain security are in demand to stop these attacks.
Red/Blue Team and Capture the Flag
Cybersecurity hackathons, also known as Capture the Flag, can be found wherever there are cybersecurity workers. There are cybersecurity meet-ups in Denver, Boulder and Colorado Springs, where you can meet Cyber Heroes (regional experts) or participate in Red Team (attacking a system), Blue Team (defending a system) events.
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