·01 — What is RING?
Reaching students in underserved communities.
Regions Investing In The Next Generation (RING) is a free online high school cybersecurity course that teaches fundamental cyber topics — ethics, network security, and ethical hacking — aligned to DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) work roles. Students gain access to Netlabs for hands-on practice, and educators receive curriculum materials and professional development. RING is designed to reach students in underserved and rural communities, planting early seeds of interest in national security careers.
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What you do
Engage with curriculum, mentorship, or service activities aligned to the program's mission.
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What you get
Funding, designation, training, or placement, depending on the program.
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What it builds
A pathway toward DoW cyber roles, or a stronger institutional cyber program.
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