Office Information

Director of Carolina Cyber Network
General Classroom Building
Room 202-W, 2817 Fort Bragg Rd., Fayetteville, NC 28303
Official address:
P.O. Box 35236, 2201 Hull Rd.
Fayetteville, NC 28303
Phone Number
Office Hours Monday-Friday
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Email
Program Director: Rhiannon Holley

Program Overview

The Carolina Cyber Network (CCN) is a comprehensive, innovative workforce development initiative among select North Carolina’s Cybersecurity educational institutions working together to meet the growing talent needs of North Carolina’s public agencies and private businesses.

Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) and the Carolina Cyber Center of Montreat College teamed up to found and launch the CCN, with the assistance of cyber experts from RBX Solutions based in Charlotte and Washington DC.

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Two-Tiered Internship Pathway

As part of our mission to strengthen North Carolina’s cybersecurity workforce ecosystem, the Carolina Cyber Network (CCN) offers students access to paid, real-world internships that connect classroom learning with the demands of today’s workforce. Employers are increasingly emphasizing experience and practical readiness in addition to traditional credentials, making internships like these critical. CCN’s program is built to address this gap, helping students graduate with:

  • Hands-on technical experience
  • Recognized technical credentials
  • Essential life and professional skills (communication, teamwork, ethical judgment)
  • Mentorship from industry and government experts
  • Professional readiness aligned with employer expectations in critical infrastructure sectors, like healthcare, finance, local government, and defense

The CCN internship pathway is not just experiential, it’s transformational. It is designed to prepare students not just to graduate, but to compete, contribute, and lead in cybersecurity roles from day one. The two-tiered structure is designed to support students at different points in their academic journey, ensuring each experience is aligned with their readiness, goals, and future aspirations.

Internship Details:

All internships are paid at $15/hour, offered in remote or hybrid formats, and vary in duration and scope based on host organization needs.

** Applications for both Tier 1 and Tier 2 internships will be accepted from March 23 to April 24, 2026.

 

TIER 1: Foundational Internships​

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Available Internship(s)

Applied Cyber Operations Internship

Students will gain hands-on experience in key areas of Security Operations Center (SOC) work, using both commercial and open-source tools for monitoring, scanning, scripting, and penetration testing. Interns complete 160 hours of remote work for the semester, with a maximum of 20 hours per week.

CyberSafe Communities Internship

The CyberSafe Communities Internship Program is designed to provide cybersecurity students from CCN member schools with hands-on experience by conducting cybersecurity awareness workshops and assessments for small businesses, municipalities, and public service agencies. Through this initiative, students will help strengthen cybersecurity resilience within their communities while gaining practical skills in security evaluation, risk assessment, and client engagement.
Eligibility

Eligibility:

First- and second-year cybersecurity students with a minimum 3.0 GPA and at least 12 completed credit hours of cybersecurity coursework are encouraged to apply for the CyberSafe Internship.
 
Students in their second year (or later) are encouraged to apply for the Applied Cyber Operations Internship (formerly SOC).
 
Through programs like CyberSafe Communities and the Applied Cyber Operations initiative, Tier 1 interns work on:
  • Security monitoring and documentation
  • User education and awareness activities
  • Basic security operations support

These internships build early technical confidence and professional exposure, helping students understand the field and prepare for more advanced roles.

How to Apply

How to Apply:

Students must apply through their college, which must be a CCN member institution. Contact your instructor or the program director.
CyberSafe and Applied Cyber Operations Internship:
  • Application Period:  March 23 – April 24, 2026
  • Interview Period:  June 1 – July 31, 2026. 
  • Selected applicants will be invited to participate in interviews with the CCN. Selection Notifications:  All applicants who participated in interviews will be notification of their selection status by August 7, 2026
  • Internship Start Date:  September 1, 2026.  Additional onboarding details and program expectations will be provided prior to the start date.
Program Director
Holley Rhiannon

Rhiannon Holley
: holleyr@faytechcc.edu
: (910) 486-7309
 General Classroom Building Room 202-W, 2817 Fort Bragg Rd., Fayetteville, NC 28303

TIER 2: Advanced Internships

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Available Internship(s)

North Carolina State Agencies and Industry Internships

The Carolina Cyber Network (CCN) connects students from CCN member institutions with real-world cybersecurity internships across North Carolina. Through partnerships with industry, government, and nonprofit organizations, CCN offers hands-on learning experiences that prepare students for successful cybersecurity careers. CCN internships provide opportunities to apply classroom learning in professional environments, build technical and soft skills, and contribute to meaningful cybersecurity projects that support local and statewide needs.
Eligibility

Eligibility:

Students in their second year (or later) who have completed CyberSafe Communities, the Applied Cyber Operations (formerly SOC), or a comparable IT/cyber internship.

Tier 2 internships provide students with higher-level responsibilities through partnerships with:

  • Government agencies
  • Defense contractors
  • Private sector cybersecurity teams

Students engage in:

  • Compliance and risk assessment
  • Incident detection and response
  • Advanced security operations and analysis
How to Apply

How to Apply:

Students apply directly to the Carolina Cyber Network. CCN reviews applications and matches interns with roles aligned with their technical skills, experience level, and long-term career goals.
  • Application Period:  March 23 – April 24, 2026
  • Interview Period:  June 15 – July 10, 2026.  Selected applicants will be invited to participate in interviews with the CCN.
  • Selection Notifications:  All applicants who participated in interviews will be notification of their selection status by July 31, 2026
  • Internship Start Date:  September 1, 2026.  Additional onboarding details and program expectations will be provided prior to the start date.
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