Cyber Defense Education Center

The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security have redesignated Fayetteville Technical Community College as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) through academic year 2028.

Students can choose several options to obtain this recognition as well as receive your degree credential. Review options under program options. In addition industry level IT certifications are highly recommended after completing certificate related courses.

Systems Security & Analysis is a concentration under the Information Technology program.

This curriculum provides individuals with the skills required to analyze and implement effective and comprehensive information security controls.

The program incorporates the competencies of industry-recognized certification exams.  

Graduates should qualify for employment in entry-level positions with businesses, educational systems, and governmental agencies that rely on computer systems to design and manage information.

Adrianne George – Founder of MyCyberExec

Marv Gordener – Program Manager at Booz Allen Hamilton

Michael Solomon – CrowdStrike Sr. Threat Response Analyst,

Michael Register – CrowdStrike SOC Analyst

Rob Main – North Carolina Chief Risk Officer (Retired)

Sinclair Robinson – Public Works Commission Information Technology Specialist II

Sheena Corpening – Alumni CAE (DoD CySP)recipient

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