Cybersecurity Career Week began October 19 and continues through October 24, the National Institute of Standards and Technology announced. Coordinated by its NICE program, the campaign brings together government, education, nonprofit and industry participants to explain cybersecurity work and the learning routes that can lead to it.

The program highlights multiple pathways and credentials rather than presenting one qualification as a universal entry ticket. Its Open One Door project encourages professionals, educators and employers to take practical steps such as providing mentoring, introductions or hands-on experience.

A webinar scheduled for October 20 from 1 to 2 p.m. Eastern time will feature recent graduates discussing entry into the field. NIST says the session is organized by SANS in coordination with NICE. The wider campaign also includes a six-day social-media challenge in which practitioners describe their work.

These activities offer career information and opportunities to connect; they do not constitute an offer of employment or guarantee that a credential will secure a job. NIST also states that identifying participating commercial organizations or resources does not imply its endorsement.