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RING

Free online high school cybersecurity course aligned to the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework, covering ethics, network security, and ethical hacking basics.

·KEY FACTS
TypeTraining
AudienceFor Students
Sub-serviceInspire & Engage Early Talent
CycleAnnual
Next deadlineSep 30, 2026
Office of recordCAEO · Build Ecosystem
·01 — What is RING?

A program built for the cyber mission.

RING is part of CAEO's portfolio. It connects participants to the resources, mentorship, and pathways needed to move forward in cyber.
·01

What you do

Engage with curriculum, mentorship, or service activities aligned to the program's mission.

·02

What you get

Funding, designation, training, or placement, depending on program type and stage.

·03

What it builds

A documented pathway toward DoW cyber roles or a stronger institutional cyber program.