About the EPNC

Establish a national distribution network for the RING (Resource, Instruction, Networking, Guidance) curriculum, providing standardized and valuable educational materials.

Maintain and develop cybersecurity related curriculum content including instructional materials, assessment instruments, lab activities and and virtual student skills competition environments.

Build a national infrastructure of qualified cybersecurity educators by collaborating to support faculty development initiatives, enhancing the quality and capabilities of educators in the cybersecurity field.

Develop and maintain a national infrastructure remote virtualization lab environment and content

Promote greater equity, diversity, and success in cybersecurity education pathways, particularly focusing on underserved and underrepresented communities.

Create a pathway for middle and high school students to NCAE-C schools which will expand the capacity of cybersecurity talent to meet future workforce needs.