In a tight job market, finding your niche and setting yourself apart from the competition is essential. As technology continues to evolve rapidly, businesses are in constant need of qualified technology professionals to assist them in advancing their own processes as well as defend their electronic systems from malware and cyberattacks. Cybersecurity was once a buzzword in tech, but now it is mainstream. The new latest buzzword and trending tech is artificial intelligence. As these tech breakthroughs continue to develop, students have to be able to combat cyber attacks, to combat AI threats and ultimately be ready to fill jobs that haven’t even been created yet. There are thousands of unfilled jobs throughout the country in IT and cybersecurity, and FSU is providing the necessary training to help individuals establish the knowledge and skills to fill them. The Center for Defense and Homeland Security (CDHS) was founded in 2010 with the mission to prepare the next generation of National Security, Cybersecurity, and Emergency Management workforce professionals through STEM education and training. CDHS’s Cybersecurity Academy provides hands-on accelerated training in Information Technology and Cybersecurity. This training is available to civilians and military-affiliated persons. Military can use VA Post/911 Education Benefits or Veterans Readiness for Employment (VRE) Benefits to help fund their participation in the course. CDHS offers two cybersecurity certification training programs within their academy: Certificate in Cyber Foundations This program is offered three times a year and does not have any prerequisites. Classes are held in the evenings Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, from 6-10 p.m., and the entire course spans 33 classroom days. Students who complete this course and pass the final exam are certified in CompTIA A+, Network+ and Security+. The course has a 98% pass rate. Certificate in Cyber Security This program is offered two times a year