The industry needs 3.5 million more defenders.
The cybersecurity workforce gap isn't an abstract statistic, it's the reason breaches keep happening. STS builds the professionals the industry needs through industry certifications, self-paced learning, and funded career pathways. One question first: which path is right for you?
Officially certified by the State of Texas.
STS is a Texas DIR State Certified training provider for both Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence, the credential that lets state agencies, local governments, and their vendors train with us under approved workforce programs.
DIR State Certified, Cybersecurity Training
2025–2026Texas Department of Information Resources certified cybersecurity training provider, approved for state agency and local government workforce programs.
DIR State Certified, Artificial Intelligence Training
2025–2026One of the first DIR-certified AI training programs in Texas, responsible AI education aligned to the state's emerging requirements.
VetHub — Veteran Heroes United in Business
Partnered through VetHub to build funded cybersecurity career pathways for veterans and transitioning service members.
Training isn't a checkbox. It's your first control.
The strongest firewall in the world can't protect an organization whose people don't know what they're looking at. Here's what a real training program does for you.
Close the Skills Gap
The industry needs 3.5 million more defenders. Every unfilled seat is an open door for attackers. Training turns motivated people into practitioners who can actually hold the line.
Meet Compliance Head-On
DIR, CMMC, HIPAA, and DoD 8570 all carry workforce-training mandates. Structured, documented training is how you prove your people are qualified, not just that your tools are configured.
Retain Your Best People
Teams that invest in growth keep their talent. Certifications and clear learning paths turn a job into a career, and cut the cost of turnover in a market where security talent is scarce.
Measurable, Not Aspirational
Assessments, progress tracking, and verifiable credentials mean your training investment shows up on a dashboard, who learned what, how far they've come, and what they can now do.
Different needs. Different doors.
Some roles demand a certification. Some teams just need capability. Some careers need a funded on-ramp. Here's how each path works, and the assessment will point you to the right one.
CompTIA certifications that launch careers.
From A+ to SecurityX, we deliver instructor-led training, hands-on labs, and exam prep with first-attempt pass rates above the industry average. When a contract, framework, or role requires a validated credential, this is the path.
A+, Network+, Tech+, Project+, Data+, AI Essentials
Foundations for people starting out or crossing into IT.
Security+, Cloud+
Core cybersecurity and cloud, the credentials most roles ask for.
CySA+, PenTest+, DataX
SOC analysts, pen testers, and data scientists proving depth.
SecurityX
Enterprise architecture, governance, and risk at the highest level.
STSU, where careers in tech get built.
Starks Technology Services University is our dedicated education brand, structured, role-based cybersecurity training for teams that need real capability without a specific certificate attached. Depth of skill over paper.
It's the right home when the goal is readiness, awareness, and hands-on competence, and it bridges cleanly into CompTIA certification tracks the moment that becomes the goal.
What STSU delivers
- ✓Role-based learning paths, not a cert checklist
- ✓Cybersecurity education from curious to credentialed
- ✓Team readiness and security-awareness culture
- ✓A direct bridge into certification when you're ready
Metrix Learning, enterprise-grade learning, small business access.
7,000+ self-paced courses spanning cybersecurity, IT, business fundamentals, leadership, and Microsoft Office. The same quality of digital training Fortune 500 companies use, accessible to organizations of every size, with progress you can measure.
Funded pathways
- ✓Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) partnerships
- ✓VetHub pathways for service members and veterans
- ✓Local workforce-board sponsorship & subsidies
- ✓Training connected to real job placement
Workforce Development, we're the bridge.
The talent gap is real, and so is the funding to close it. Our government-partnered programs connect motivated people to cybersecurity careers, with training, certifications, and job-placement support.
Funded pathways through TWC, VetHub, and workforce boards make it accessible to those who need it most, career changers, veterans, and job seekers breaking into the field.
When training is a requirement, not a nicety.
Some organizations must certify their workforce. If DIR, CMMC, or DoD mandates apply to you, our certification tracks are built to satisfy them, with the documentation to prove it.
Texas DIR
Texas state agencies and their vendors carry Department of Information Resources security-training obligations. Our certification tracks and role-based education map directly to DIR workforce expectations.
CMMC 2.0
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification requires defense contractors to demonstrate a trained, aware workforce. We build the documented, credentialed training trail assessors look for.
DoD Workforce
DoD 8570/8140 ties specific job roles to specific certifications. CompTIA Security+, CySA+, and beyond satisfy baseline requirements for IAT and IAM workforce categories.
Not sure which path is yours? Let's find out.
Five quick questions about your industry, role, and goals, and we'll match you to the right training path, then follow up with a tailored plan. No sales pitch, no obligation.