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DHS Begins Accepting Applications for Cyber Student Volunteer Initiative

Wednesday, January 6th, 2016

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced it is beginning to accept applications for the Secretary’s 2016 Honors Program Cyber Student Volunteer Initiative.Created in 2013, the initiative selects student applicants pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees related to cybersecurity to complete supporting cybersecurity activities at one of several department organizations. The volunteers gain hands-on experience and exposure to cybersecurity work performed across the department.“The Department is committed to expanding our cybersecurity workforce and developing future professionals. In support of this…

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