Cybersecurity
On and Off Campus Events
NCAE Cyber Games Competition Dates:
Saturday, 02/24/24
Saturday, 03/16/24
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The Cybersecurity Department is pleased to announce that over 100 students are expected to graduate with the BAT degree in 2023! BAT graduates are presented with a Coin to commemorate their accomplishment in Collin College's program.
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Secure your future in Cybersecurity, one of the fastest growing, high-paid career fields.
Are you ready? Prepare yourself to be an offensive and defensive player to protect the cyber world. For a live look at how fast paced this field can be, click on this cyber attack map.
- National Cybersecurity Groups
Entry-level career opportunities in this field include and are not limited to these titles: - Security Analyst |
Program Options:
You can earn multiple certificates that can 'stack' while you work on completing your
Associate or Bachelor degrees. Credentials are in order of credit hour requirements.
Certificate Level 1 – Cybersecurity Infrastructure Technician
*entry level stackable certificate which can lead into the AAS degree or CISSP certificate
Certificate Level 1 – CISSP Information Systems Cybersecurity Professional
*stackable certificate that can be a stand alone credential or move into the AAS degree
Certificate Level 1 – Information Systems Cybersecurity
*stackable certificate that leads directly into the AAS degree
AAS – Information Systems Cybersecurity
*two year degree that is required before BAT admissions
BAT – Bachelor of Applied Technology in Cybersecurity
*must hold a AAS in cybersecurity before applying for the final two years
National Center of Academic Excellence
The National Security Agency (NSA) designated Collin College as a National Center
of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education for its Associate of Applied Sciences
Cybersecurity program. The Bachelor in Applied Technology is currently pending review
as it is a newer degree to the college.
Click the seal to learn more about CAE and their events, community, and resources.
Bachelor of Applied Technology -- Cybersecurity
Collin College is pleased to invite students to the Bachelor of Applied Technology in Cybersecurity.
Application deadline for Spring 2024 BAT-Cyber program: Transfer Applicants January 10th and Collin Applicants January 11th.
To learn more about this degree, related coursework, and career paths, please click the appropriate heading:
Application Process (already a current Collin student- do not reapply for the BAT program)
AAS Cybersecurity Information Sheet
BAT Cybersecurity Information Sheet
If you still have questions about the BAT-Cybersecurity, please sign up for a Virtual Information Session by selecting the date you'd like to attend below. Registration is required.
Step 1. Virtual Information/Q&A Sessions for prospective students interested in a career in cybersecurity (covers all Collin cyber programs):
- Tuesday, February 27th at 1:00 pm
- Wednesday, March 6th at 1:00 pm
- Thursday, March 21st at 1:00 pm
- Tuesday, April 2nd at 1:00 pm
- Thursday, April 18th at 1:00 pm
The above links connect to specific Information/Q&A Sessions in Eventbrite. You can also register directly on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/
Step 2. Virtual Mandatory BAT Orientations (for students who already hold an AAS degree in cyber/information security or have been invited to a session by the Cybersecurity Department):
- Monday, February 26th at 7:00 pm (for summer or fall admissions)
- Monday, March 25th at 7:00 pm (for summer or fall admissions)
- Monday, April 29th at 7:00 pm (last summer orientation or fall admissions)
- Monday, May 27th at 7:00 pm (for fall admissions only)
- Monday, June 24th at 7:00 pm (for fall admissions only)
- Monday, July 29th at 7:00 pm (for fall admissions only)
- Any requests for late Orientation must be emailed to GoCyber@collin.edu
Questions? Please email: GoCyber@Collin.edu
North TX ISSA Student Chapter LinkedIn Network
Cyber Seek Labor Data:
Faculty
Teach Cyber K-12 Opportunities
Women in Cybersecurity- Training and Scholarships
Microsoft Cybersecurity Scholarship Program
ISC2 Undergraduate/Associate Scholarships
Scholarship Opportunities
ISACA Competition Club
Women in Cybersecurity Student Chapter
Open Labs on Campus
Contact Us
For FLEXTECH IT Apprenticeship Opportunities:
Contact Dr. Tara Lewis at TNLewis@collin.edu
Career Coach Monthly Newsletters 2023-2024
August 2023
BAT Graduate Highlight Fall 2023
We are proud of Collin College's Cybersecurity program's father and son duo- Jody and Scott Cantello! They will graduate with the Bachelor in Applied Technology December 2023 and continue to do great things in the careers as they are both working in industry while balancing full time course loads, full time jobs, and the journey of life.From left to right- Dr. Lee Powell (Dean of Academic Affairs and Workforce Programs), Damien Smith (Director of Cybersecurity), Scott Cantello, Jody Cantello, and Dr. Diana Hopes (Provost of Frisco and Celina Campuses).
Collin College's students entered the 5th Annual ISACA North Texas 2022 Collegiate Case Competition. They won first place!
A team of five Collin College Cybersecurity students won first place at the 2022 Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) North Texas Case Competition, beating out teams from multiple North Texas universities in their first year of the competition.The Collin College team included students Miles McCready, Khagendra Pokharel, Nghi Nguyen, Matthew Daley, and Mariah Hunt, who brought home a sizable trophy and received a $7,500 scholarship. Read more here about our amazing students.
Our Community Partners
Collin College has received $35,000 for scholarships from North Texas ISSA January
of 2023 to fund scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year. We are grateful for
the support and the impact they make on the future of cybersecurity and our students
lives.
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