Advisory Board
Dr. Pamela Thompson
Catawba College
Matt Hickman
Corek Enterprises
Matt Cochran
Hendrick Motorsports
Jonathan Ford
Lutheran Services Carolinas
Ginger Tavernier
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Systems Administrator
Ken Clifton
Retired
Kevin Moker
Riskscape Services
Janet Alexander
Trillium Health
Shane Watkins
Wells Fargo
About the Cybersecurity Program
The Information Technology Cybersecurity Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree was designated by the NSA as a validated Program of Study in 2022. This program prepares students to identify, analyze and mitigate cybersecurity threats by applying industry-standard security controls and protocols. Students engage in hands-on, skills-based training designed to build practical expertise in information security. The curriculum integrates competencies aligned with industry-recognized certification exams and includes experiential learning components to support mastery of advanced cybersecurity concepts.
Resources
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Library’s Computer Ethics LibGuide
This requires Rowan-Cabarrus Community College credentials to access.
Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency
As the National Coordinator for Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience, CISA works with partners at every level to identify and manage risks to the cyber and physical infrastructure that Americans rely on every hour of every day.
CyberSeek by NIST
The CyberSeek Pathway tool was demonstrated as a mechanism to identify entry-, mid- and advanced-level cybersecurity jobs and apply the NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework to help individuals identify the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for career advancement.
Quick Facts
The United States loses $100 billion annually as a result of cybercrime, which targets over 556 million victims per year.
The FBI’s Most Wanted List for cyber criminals currently contains just five individuals, but each is responsible for consumer losses ranging from $350,000 to $100 million.
About 10% of all social media users have received a cyber-threat. More than 600,000 accounts are compromised every day on Facebook alone.
Cybersecurity Activities for Students
SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA offers several IT competitions that allow students to put into practice the concepts learned in the classroom
EMATE Interactives
Students can enhance their learning in the areas of Cybersecurity, Cryptography, CMMC, Networking and Programming.
TryHackMe
Students can learn and practice Cybersecurity skills. There are limited free options, with the option of purchasing a membership.