Cybersecurity Center

Cecil College has developed a Cybersecurity Center to provide access to Information Security and Information Assurance (IA) resources.

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NSA/DHS Designated

Confirming its stature as a national leader in cybersecurity education, the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Cybersecurity at Cecil College has been designated by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (NCAE-CDE) since 2019. This distinction recognizes colleges that are models of education and training in the information assurance field with curriculum mapped to the NSA’s latest requirements.

Degree and Certificate Programs

Cecil College offers both an associates degree program, as well as a certificate program in Cybersecurity. The Associate of Applied Science degree program is for those seeking a career in Cybersecurity who would like to transfer to a partner four year institution to get their bachelor's degree. The certificate program provides students with the skills, knowledge, and credentials to successfully begin their career in the field.

Cybersecurity Faculty

Computer Science/Cybersecurity Club

Join us for another year of the Computer Science/Cybersecurity Club at Cecil College! The club provides fun (and sometimes challenging) activities and networking events along with opportunities to successfully develop your skill set. Many employers, most notably the federal government, look for involvement in clubs such as these from their cybersecurity job applicants, and they especially like to see participation in competitions.

If you currently have little or no experience with computer science-based competitions, the Computer Science/Cybersecurity Club is the perfect solution. Our club will enter some great competitions this year, and members will have an opportunity to meet some very talented people in the field.

If you are interested in joining the club, please email Dr. James Morgan, club sponsor, at jmorgan@nullcecil.edu.

I strongly recommend you participate in this club if you are a Computer Science or Cybersecurity major, but all Cecil College students are welcome to join. It won't demand a lot of your time, and what you'll take away from it will definitely be worth it. We meet every Tuesday from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. We hope to hear from you!

Computer Science/Cybersecurity Advisory Committee

The Cecil College Computer Science/Cybersecurity Advisory Committee consists of a diverse group of professionals from industry, government, and academia. Their collective expertise shapes the curriculum by providing valuable insights, ensuring it meets the latest industry standards and needs. The Committee's recommendations help Cecil College prepare students effectively for entry-level careers or further education at four-year institutions.

Committee Members

• Dr. Mary Way Bolt
• Dr. Veronica Dougherty. Cecil College
• Dr. Christy Dryer
• Mr. Pedro L. Green-colon, Cecil College
• Mr. Mark Kelly
• Mr. Anthony Lisuzzo, ShipCom
• Dr. Jessica McGowan, NEHS
• Dr. James Morgan , Cecil College
• Ms. Susan Price, Cecil College
• Mr. Karl Propper, Northrop Grumman
• Ms. Anahi Santiago, ChristianaCare
• Ms. Christine Warwick, Cecil College
• Mr. Charles Wood, Jr., CCST

Cyber News: Trade | Industry

ONCD releases 2024 Report on the Cybersecurity Posture of the U.S.

This new document is a report card on how well cyber policy followed the guidelines set by the National Cybersecurity Strategy, introduced in March 2023.

Cencora Cyberattack

Corporate IT systems at Cencora (formerly AmerisourceBergen) were targeted according to an SEC filing (Securities and Exchange Commission) on February 21, 2024. Cencora is a pharmaceutical services company providing distribution services for healthcare operations.

US Justice Department says it disrupted Russian social media influence operation

The U.S Justice Department said on Tuesday that it disrupted a Russian operation that used fake social media accounts enhanced by artificial intelligence to covertly spread pro-Kremlin messages in the United States and abroad.

Cyber News: Cecil College

Dr. Morgan presented NMTC 2024 Innovator Award

Cecil College’s associate professor of computer science, James Morgan, Ph.D., was bestowed the NMTC 2024 Innovator Award for his work in STEM education by the Northeastern Maryland Technology Council during the Thirteenth Annual NMTC Visionary Awards.

Capture-the-Flag (CTF) Competitions and Practice Sites

National Cyber League (NCL) Competition Information

In the NCL Games, students work to solve challenges such as identifying hackers from forensic data, pentesting and auditing vulnerable websites, recovering from ransomware attacks, and more. Participate in the season to track your skills growth with an NCL Scouting Report or represent your school in the national Cyber Power Rankings.

CTFtime

CTFtime is a website that lists CTF competitions with date/time information, restrictions, and locations (usually online).

US-CERT Alerts

You're Not Alone

Cybersecurity and creating a safe computing environment for families, small businesses and others is a national priority. Cecil College along with the government, industry, other academic institutions and nonprofits groups across the country are concerned about and engaged in cybersecurity issues.

There is a great deal of research and information about threats and trends, and tools to help you.

StaySafeOnline.org, the National Cyber Security Alliance's website, provides a variety of resources to assist you in your activity on the internet.

Cybersecurity Resources

• Cecil College Cybersecurity Information for Students Faculty and Staff
• Antivirus Information
• Top 10 List of Good Computing Practices