Cybersecurity, A.A.S.

The Cybersecurity Program transforms students into highly skilled cybersecurity professionals who are ready for entry-level positions such as data security analysts, systems security administrators, and network security administrators.

In this program, students will master the latest security technologies and will examine the issues of information security awareness, network and system security breaches, systems and network security planning and defense, network security organization, as well as legal and ethical issues associated with cybersecurity. Students will also complete a capstone project in which they will design an information security system and implement a security strategy for a network.

Students completing this degree program will prepare for the Network+, and Security+ industry certification exams. Depending on the selected track, learners will also earn a Cisco CCNA, CyberOps Associate, DevNet Associate and/or Firewall industry certification(s) from top vendors such as Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Check Point. In addition to the A.A.S. degree, there are three certificates which may be earned and applied toward the degree: Network Security Certificate, Cisco CCNA Preparation Certificate, and Cybersecurity Certificate.

Explore the Cybersecurity Program

Center point of contact to Koudjo Koumadi

Cybersecurity Center Point of Contact

 

Koudjo Koumadi, Ph.D.
Email: koumadkm@pgcc.edu
Phone: 301-546-0775

Faculty Members

Shade Adeleke, M.S., CISSP
Koudjo Koumadi, Ph.D.
Patricia Okorie, M.S.
Godson Chukwuma, Ph.D.
Tom Levec, Ph.D., M.S., CHFI, CEH
Eric Fletcher, CISSP
Tchinda Mbuna, M.S., CASP+, CEH, CISA
Kevin Woodson, MBA, M.S., Security+ CE

Cybersecurity Activities

Clubs

Hacker Space Club

WiCyS–Women in Cybersecurity Club

National Cyber League (NCL)

Do you want to participate in a Cybersecurity competition? Limited funds are available to register for National Cyber League (NCL) competition. For information about NCL visit https://nationalcyberleague.org. To receive the free voucher contact Professor Adeleke at adelekfo@pgcc.edu. Registration ends October 8. See https://nationalcyberleague.org/competition-tab for the fall calendar.

Gencyber

The College has been awarded the 2021/22 Gencyber grant. This is the fourth year we have been privileged to receive this grant. This grant supports cybersecurity education for K-12 through free cybersecurity summer camps and activities throughout the year. For more information on Gencyber visit https://www.gen-cyber.com and www.pgcc.edu/gencybersummercamp.

Cybersecurity News at PGCC

Women in Cybersecurity Conference 2022 (WiCyS)

The Women in Cybersecurity 2022 student scholarship application is out! Limited travel funding will be available for students who receive scholarship. Contact WiCyS club advisor, Professor Adeleke at adelekfo@pgcc.edu. Visit https://www.wicys.org/events/scholarships-grants-and-fellowship-awards/ for scholarship applications and more information.

Institutional Security Resources and Awareness

Cybersecurity Awareness Game Night for Students and Staff

The WiCyS student club will host a cybersecurity awareness game night for students and staff. Stay tuned for more details! Visit https://staysafeonline.org/cybersecurity-awareness-month for more information on cybersecurity awareness.

PGCC National CyberWatch Center

The PGCC National CyberWatch Center provides cybersecurity awareness through research, virtual brown bag, and webcasts on various topics in the cybersecurity field.

National CyberWatch Research
https://www.nationalcyberwatch.org/programs-resources/research/

National CyberWatch Virtual Brown Bags
https://www.nationalcyberwatch.org/virtual-brown-bag-lunches/

National CyberWatch Webcasts
https://www.nationalcyberwatch.org/programs-resources/webinar-series/

 

Student Resources and Cyber Competitions

National Cyber League Fall Season is Open

The National Cyber League Fall season is open! Visit https://nationalcyberleague.org/ for more information and registration. Limited free registration vouchers are available. Contact Professor Adeleke if you are interested in receiving a free voucher to participate.

Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition

The PGCC National CyberWatch Center will be running the Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Cyber Defense competition and wee want to put a team together! If you're interested, please reach out to Professor Adeleke at adeleko@pgcc.edu. Visit https://maccdc.org/ for more information on the competition.

Industry Advisory Board

Erica Toliver Akpan
Department of Homeland Security

S. K. Bhaskar
Dean of Information Technology
University of Maryland University College

Sheryl Taylor
Maximus Federal

Wyatt Unger
University of Maryland University College
Education Coordinator

Rick Williams
Northrop Grumman
Manager of Engineering

Quiana Banner
Prince George’s County Public Schools
Instructional Supervisor IT/Computer Science

Sherman Woodley
National Security Agency
Technical Lead