Exabeam announced its
second-annual Exabeam Cybersecurity Scholarship Program, an initiative
designed to support the next generation of professionals in pursuing an
education and career in the security field. The scholarship program will
award the first-place winner a paid internship in the department of
their choice in addition to $10,000. The runner up will receive a $5,000
scholarship.
The scholarship program supports Exabeam's broader, value-based initiatives Exabeam Cares and the CommUNITY Council, aiming to invest in various philanthropic efforts focused on education, diversity and inclusion.
"Our
overarching mission is to take the burden off of security teams'
shoulders. We want to remove the obstacles of outdated technology, rigid
mindsets, and talent shortages to make security success the norm," said
Nir Polak, CEO, Exabeam. "As part of our commitment to shrinking the
cybersecurity skills gap and helping companies combat evolving
cyberthreats, we are excited to invest in students who share our passion
for creating a more inclusive environment in order to find innovative
solutions that address the cybersecurity challenges of the future."
In the face of rising cyberthreat levels since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Exabeam's 2020 State of the SOC report revealed
that 40% of companies are understaffed -- putting additional strain on
security teams. The 12-week internship during Spring 2022 will give the
winner an opportunity to work alongside dedicated cybersecurity experts
in a fast-paced, collaborative, and exciting environment that will help
them grow professionally and prepare for a real-world career.
To
participate, applicants must submit academic transcripts along with a
5-minute video between May 13 and July 30, 2021. Instructions can be
found on the scholarship web page. The video should cover the following:
- What - or who - inspired you to pursue a career in cybersecurity?
- Why is it important for the cybersecurity industry to increase its diversity?
- Describe
any contributions you have made to the cybersecurity field, i.e.,
volunteer work, personal stories, and any other relevant hobbies or
extracurricular activities and what they mean to you.
- Tell us why you are the best candidate to receive this scholarship / internship.
- Describe
your personal and educational background and what department you'd like
to complete your internship in if you were to be awarded it.
Potential
winners will be selected based on academic achievements, contributions,
video clarity and the response to Exabeam's value-based questions.
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, visit https://www.exabeam.com/scholarship/.