Neptune Shield

Purpose: the Trident-pathfinder Initiative Is a Mission-driven Workforce Development Program Aimed at Solving Critical Cybersecurity Talent Shortages in National Security, Maritime Infrastructure, and the Defense Industrial Base in the Hampton Roads Virginia Region. the Project Plans to Train 40-60 Participants Over Two Years, Prioritizing Transitioning Veterans, and Will Develop a Replicable Model via an Open-source Curriculum and a Cyber Workforce Playbook.activities to Be Performed: the Trident-pathfinder Initiative (TPI) Will Train 40-60 Participants Over Two Years Through Hybrid Cybersecurity Bootcamps, Simulation-based Labs, and Mentorship Programs Focused on Defense Industrial Base (dib), Ot/ics, and Maritime Security. Tpi Will Deliver Industry-aligned Curriculum Co-developed With Employer Partners, Deploy Tools Like Decide and Montreat 360, and Culminate in an Open-source Cyber Workforce Playbook to Support National Replication and Sustainability.expected Outcomes: at Least 80% of Tpi Participants Are Expected to Achieve Job Placement or Industry Certification Within Six Months, With 3-4 Graduates Annually Placed Directly Into Dib Contractor Roles. the Program Will Establish a Replicable, Data-driven Cybersecurity Training Model Supported by Performance Tracking, Local Educator Capacity-building, and Dissemination Through Summits, Publications, and National Networks.intended Beneficiaries: Transitioning Veterans and Career-changers in the Hampton Roads Region Will Gain Access to High-demand Cybersecurity Training, Credentials, and Direct-to-employment Pipelines. Regional Employers Including Dib Contractors and Ot-reliant Industries Will Benefit From a Workforce Equipped With Specialized Skills, Real-world Readiness, and Alignment to the Nice Framework and Federal Compliance Standards.subrecipient Activities: There Are No Planned Subawards.