Recent research found students were more likely to stay enrolled in their universities if they opted into receiving digital alerts.

With the goal of expanding the availability of computer science programs in the state, up to $10,000 will be awarded to computer science teachers.

Faculty say the program is essential not only for the region's workforce, but to offset the financial costs cyberattacks cost the country each year.

With support from Strada Education Network and a governors association, states will use consumer data to design education and training programs.

Alan Paller, founder of the SANS Institute, says a "cyber pandemic" threatens national security and the only solution is to train more professionals.

A new state-funded program seeks to shrink the gap in the IT security workforce by offering digital forensics and cybersecurity training.

The Indianapolis-based university targets professionals already in the workforce seeking new skills and career advancement.

Programs like San Diego State University's degree in cybersecurity management highlight a growing demand for interdisciplinary cybersecurity skills.

The new advisory body will seek opportunities for public-private partnership and improve educational access across demographic groups.