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AWS, Virginia Partner on Virtual Cybersecurity Education Initiative

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AWS, Virginia Partner on Virtual Cybersecurity Education Initiative - top government contractors - best government contracting eventThe Commonwealth of Virginia has partnered with Amazon Web Services in a move to expand the reach of the state’s cybersecurity-related educational programs.

Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s office said Wednesday AWS, Virginia Tech and the Commonwealth will collaborate to implement a cloud infrastructure and offer content, simulations, hands-on exercises and competitions via the Virginia Cyber Range.

“We are thrilled to be a part of this important initiative in Virginia, which is one we hope will spark similar programs across the country,” said Teresa Carlson, vice president of AWS’ global public sector business.

Virginia Cyber Range will use the AWS platform to help the state’s educators access cybersecurity courseware and provide a hands-on laboratory environment for the virtual center’s students.

AWS also looks to offer mentorship or internship opportunities through the public-private partnership.

“In Virginia and across the country, businesses, governments and private individuals are impacted by the growing threat of cyber-attacks,” McAuliffe said.

“We need a capable workforce that understands these swiftly changing threats and is ready to mount an agile defense against them.”

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Written by Mary-Louise Hoffman

is a writer of news summaries about executive-level business activity in the government contracting sector. Her reports for ExecutiveBiz are focused on trends and events that drive the GovCon industry to include commercial technologies that private companies are developing for federal government use. She contributes news content to ExecutiveBiz’s sister sites GovCon Wire and ExecutiveGov.

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