Why did College Board choose to focus on cybersecurity for the first Career Kickstart courses?

If students gain cybersecurity skills, they will be equipped to access a vast range of ever-growing career opportunities across multiple industries.
Careers in cybersecurity are among the fastest-growing and most in-demand jobs in the nation—and yet with around 500,000 open positions there is a massive cybersecurity talent shortage.
Cybersecurity professionals are critical to keeping companies secure against cyber threats.
There are not enough pathway options for cybersecurity: only 1.2% of high school students in the U.S. have access to cybersecurity pathways.
Experts say student interest and relevant skills and curriculum are major barriers to ensuring that students can reap the benefits of high-paying and in-demand cybersecurity careers.