# Cyber PIVOTT Act of 2025 - Plain Language Summary

## What This Bill Does

The Cyber PIVOTT Act creates a new federal education and training program focused on building a skilled cybersecurity workforce. The bill directs the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, to establish partnerships with community colleges, technical schools, and other 2-year educational institutions. Through these partnerships, CISA would help develop cybersecurity training programs and create internship and job opportunities for students in the federal government.

## Who Benefits

The primary beneficiaries are students pursuing cybersecurity education, particularly those attending community colleges and technical schools rather than traditional 4-year universities. The bill specifically targets students who are:
- Enrolled in or about to start cybersecurity or related degree programs
- Career changers with high school diplomas
- Entry-level workers seeking to develop technical skills
- Students in shorter technical certifications (less than 2 years) that align with cybersecurity standards

The bill also benefits federal agencies seeking to hire qualified cybersecurity professionals and the broader national security infrastructure.

## Key Provisions

The bill establishes the "PIVOTT Program" (Providing Individuals Various Opportunities for Technical Training to Build a Skills-Based Cyber Workforce Program) and requires CISA to:
- Partner with community colleges and technical schools within one year
- Develop educational programs in cyber-relevant areas (cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, critical infrastructure, etc.)
- Facilitate internships and federal job placement for program graduates
- Base curriculum on the NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (a national standard for cybersecurity skills)