
As workforce demands evolve and organizations face increasing challenges attracting, developing, retaining, and advancing security talent, SCEA brings together leaders from across industry, government, academia, nonprofits, and the broader security community to create meaningful solutions.
Through mentorship, professional development, career pathway resources, workforce initiatives, and cross-sector collaboration, SCEA helps individuals discover, enter, develop, advance, and lead within the security profession while strengthening the long-term resilience of the security industry.
The Security Coalition for Engagement & Advancement (SCEA) accelerates the security industry by increasing awareness of opportunities in the security profession and mentoring promising talent to ascend to leadership positions.
To cultivate a progressive security workforce at all levels.
The SCEA Workforce Development Framework
Helping individuals discover, enter, develop, advance, and lead within the security profession.
Increase awareness of opportunities within the security profession and help individuals identify meaningful career pathways.
SCEA works to expand understanding of the security profession and introduce emerging talent to the wide range of career opportunities available across the industry.
Create pathways that help individuals successfully enter or transition into security careers.
Through education, career resources, industry connections, and transition support, SCEA helps individuals navigate entry into the profession and identify opportunities for long-term success.
Provide mentorship, professional development, and workforce resources that support career growth.
SCEA equips professionals with the tools, relationships, and learning opportunities needed to build skills, expand networks, and grow throughout their careers.
Support career progression and leadership readiness across all stages of the profession.
By creating opportunities for mentorship, visibility, engagement, and professional development, SCEA helps individuals prepare for greater responsibility and influence within the industry.
Cultivate current and future leaders who will strengthen and advance the security profession.
SCEA empowers professionals to share knowledge, mentor others, shape industry conversations, and contribute to the long-term success of the security community.
SCEA’s workforce development efforts are designed to support professionals at key stages of their career journey. Following collective agreement among coalition members, the audiences below have been identified as priority focus areas where SCEA can create meaningful impact through awareness, mentorship, professional development, and leadership advancement opportunities.
As SCEA continues to grow, these focus areas may evolve based on industry needs and coalition priorities.
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