An academic collaboration between Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic, NIWC Pacific and the University of Hawaii (UH) is creating paths for cybersecurity students to gain vital hands-on experience and bolster their career opportunities for government work.  

The Naval Information Warfare Center and University of Hawaii System Cybersecurity Internship Program was created in 2020 with the university’s Information and Computer Science department to increase the number of cybersecurity professionals in Hawaii. 

Students who participated in the program and have since graduated from UH have already been hired by government agencies such as the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA).  

The program’s early success has garnered the interest of Hawaii’s top legislators. 

To read more about the internship program, visit CHIPS Magazine at CHIPS Articles: NIWC Atlantic and NIWC Pacific collaborate with University of Hawaii to create opportunities for cybersecurity students (navy.mil).