Exabeam,
the Smarter SIEM company, today announced the Exabeam Cybersecurity
Scholarship Program, an initiative designed to support the next
generation of professionals in pursuing an education and career in the
security field. As the cyber landscape evolves and threats become more
complex and difficult to detect, Exabeam is looking to invest in
students who are passionate about addressing the cybersecurity
challenges of the future and possess the curiosity to pursue innovative
solutions.
"We
are pleased to launch the Exabeam Cybersecurity Scholarship Program to
recognize the exceptional and diverse talents of students who are
exploring the possibilities of a career in cybersecurity," said Nir
Polak, CEO, Exabeam. "Reflecting on my own journey, the opportunities
that promoted my passion and interest in this discipline ultimately led
to the founding of Exabeam. To sustain progress in defending
cyberthreats, address the ongoing cybersecurity labor shortage, and
drive our industry into the future, we must all work to cultivate the
next generation of talent."
The
program awards a total of $8,000 to three winning applicants. To
participate, applicants must submit academic transcripts along with
either a 600- to 1,000-word essay or a 5-minute video between March 1
and June 30, 2020 that answers one of three security-related questions:
- How would you go about making U.S. elections safer?
- How would you protect user privacy and security on social media platforms?
- Do you think your generation is more or less secure than your parents' generation, and why?
Potential
winners will be selected based on a combination of originality and
creativity and grade point average. Exabeam will publish winning essays
and videos on its website and promote on social channels.
The
Exabeam Cybersecurity Scholarship Program is one prong in a
multi-faceted practice that Exabeam has created to focus on education,
information sharing and diversity to develop more cybersecurity leaders.
"One
thing we have in abundance is knowhow-and we should be sharing it more
widely," said Polak. "While there is a great deal of knowledge sharing
happening inside our industry, we also need to be reaching new
audiences, educating and advocating, and that will require a broader
culture of giving back."
"To
fight continuous threats and adversaries, cyber professionals need the
support of a multidisciplinary approach," continued Polak. "Building and
sustaining a diverse team that offers many perspectives creates a
holistic view of the problem, while also delivering a range of valuable
problem-solving skills. In that way, diversity truly improves the
overall outcomes of the team."
Ultimately,
Exabeam aims to set an example for the cyber industry and inspire
others to be more inclusive and invest in equal opportunities, which can
broadly help a sector that chronically struggles with a lack of progress toward diversity and enough talent overall.
The
Exabeam Cybersecurity Scholarship Program is open to legal residents of
the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are 16 years of
age or older at the time of application and who are currently enrolled
(or have been accepted to enroll) in an accredited post-secondary
institution of higher learning (e.g., college or university) with a
minimum 3.0 grade point average.
To learn more and for full terms and conditions of the Exabeam Cybersecurity Scholarship Program, please visit: https://www.exabeam.com/scholarship/.