National CyberWatch Center, headquartered at Prince George’s Community College in Maryland, is evolving into the Cyber Ready Professionals Consortium, a collaborative network of higher education institutions, businesses, and government agencies focused on advancing information security education and strengthening the national cybersecurity workforce. Through the consortium, it develops cybersecurity curricula and offers programs and resources, including membership options, the Cybersecurity Capabilities & Careers Summit (3CS), the Cybersecurity Skills Journal, and the National Cybersecurity Student Association. It is NSF-supported and aims to deliver cybersecurity education solutions for the nation and to advance workforce development.
AI named National CyberWatch Center in January 2026.