Cyber Technology
Affordable pathways to enter and succeed in this century's technology-based workforce.
Looking to dig for digital evidence with Cyber Forensics, protect digital assets with Cybersecurity, or maybe design the next bestselling app? Whatever your dreams, we can help you get there from here.
Whether you’re a recent high school graduate or not-so-recent computer science major, a mid-career cyber professional or tech-savvy career-changer, HCC’s Cyber Technology instructional area provides accessible pathways for career entry, skill updates and certifications, and transfer for continued study at a four-year school.
HCC is the right choice for a rigorous and nationally-recognized cyber technology education, and here are some reasons why:
- The Cybersecurity A.A. program is designated by NSA and the Department of Homeland Security as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Defense, and the Cyber Forensics A.A. Program is designated as a National Center of Digital Forensics Academic Excellence by the DoD Cyber Crime Center
- Career programs leading to employment and industry skill certifications
- Associate degree programs meeting general education core requirements and transfer agreements to four-year programs
- State-of-the-art technology and facilities with hands-on lab instruction
- Industry partnerships and resources for experiential learning, including opportunities for extracurricular and cyber competitions
- Expertise of experienced faculty and practicing professionals
- Business and communication skills key to implementing technical solutions
HCC provides multiple program options for cyber technology students to meet their specific end goals, areas of interest, and transfer requirements:
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Preparation for Certification Exams
These credit classes will prepare you to sit for specific certification exams. For additional information on HCC credit courses related to CompTIA or Cybersecurity, contact Professor Offenberg at joffenberg@howardcc.edu or Rose Volynskiy, chair of cyber technology department at rvolynskiy@howardcc.edu.
CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association) Certification
Certification Skills Gained HCC Credit Courses to Prepare A+ - The CompTIA A+ certification is the starting point for a career in IT.
Exams:
CompTIA A+ 220-1001 and
CompTIA A+ 220-1002
The A+ exams cover installation, configuration and maintenance of PCs, mobile devices, laptops, operating systems and printers CMSY-105, Managing and Maintaining PCs and Mobile Devices I
CMSY-106, Managing and Maintaining PCs and Mobile Devices II
CompTIA Network+
Exam: N10-008
The Network+ exam covers network technologies, installation and configuration, media and topologies, management, and security. CMSY-158, Fundamentals and Practice for Network+ Certification CompTIA CySA+
Exam: CS0-002CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) is an IT workforce certification that applies behavioral analytics to networks and devices to prevent, detect and combat cybersecurity threats through continuous security monitoring. CMSY-266, Cybersecurity Analysis and IDPS CompTIA Cloud Essentials+
Exam: CLO-002CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ is for both IT and non-technical professionals who require the essential business acumen needed to make informed cloud service decisions.
CLOS-101, Cloud Fundamentals CompTIA Security+
Exam: SYO-601
The Security+ exam covers the important foundational principles for securing a network and managing risk. Access control, identity management and cryptography are topics on the exam; selection of appropriate mitigation and deterrent techniques to address network attacks and vulnerabilities are also covered. CMSY-176, Introduction to Network Security As a benefit of membership in CompTIA, HCC offers vouchers for the above exams at a discounted price. Purchase at HCC Cashier.
Visit CompTIA for information on certifications.
For information on the IT job market, skills assessment and other valuable information, visit the CompTIA Tech Career Roadmap
Certified Ethical Hacker Certification
Certification Skills Gained HCC Credit Courses to Prepare CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
Exam:
EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker 312-50
Validates the knowledge of scanning, testing, hacking and securing computer systems and networks. CMSY-263, Ethical Hacking and Cyber Defense
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Microsoft Certifications
Certification Skills Gained HCC Credit Courses to Prepare Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA)
Validates fundamental technology skills and knowledge in three primary areas: Developer, Database, and IT Professional.
CMSY 105 Managing and Maintaining PCs and Mobile Devices I
CMSY 106 Managing and Maintaining PCs and Mobile Devices II
CMSY 128 Introduction to HTML
CMSY 156 Introduction to Python
CMSY 162 Intro to Network Security Systems
CMSY 166 Java I
CMSY 167 Java II
CMSY 168 Developing for the Web
CMSY 172 Intro to Programming with JavaScript
CMSY 205 Advanced JavaScript
CMSY 219 Operating Systems
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
Demonstrates ability to command the full features and functionality of Microsoft Office.
CMSY 101 Beginning Spreadsheets (Excel 2016)
CMSY 102 Beginning Word Processing (Word 2016)
CMSY 103 Beginning Databases (Access 2016)
CMSY 104 Advanced Word Processing (Word 2016)
CMSY 110 Software Applications (MS Office 2016)
CMSY 116 Digital Presentations (PowerPoint 2016)
CMSY 117 Advanced Spreadsheets (Excel 2016)
CMSY 118 Advanced Databases (Access 2016)
CMSY 127 Microsoft Outlook 2016
Contact Cindy Garnsey at cgarnsey@howardcc.edu.
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Resources for Cyber Students
1. The National CyberWatch Center
2. NSA opportunities for internships, scholarships and summer programs
3. National Initiative For Cybersecurity Education (NICE)
4. DoD Cyber Exchange - STIGs
5. CyberSeek
6. National Cyber League
7. Join the Cyber Dragons Club! Contact Joel Offenberg in Canvas, or email joffenberg@howardcc.edu
8. Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
9. Maryland Cybersecurity Asset Map
10. SANS Security Awareness
11. Hack the Box
12. Over the Wire
13. DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
14. National Science Foundation (NSF) Cybersecurity
15. Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (MACCDC)
16. Capitol Technology University Cyber Security Program (talk to our Faculty if you'd like to transfer to this program)
17. UMUC Cyber Security Program (talk to our Faculty if you'd like to transfer to this program)
18. Cyber Maryland Conference
19. SiteLock Guide to Breaking into Website Security as a Career -
Institutional Security Resources and Awareness
HCC's IT policies include:
Confidentiality of Student Records Policy - 50.05
Proper Use of Information Technology Policy - 61.12
Protection of College Information and Electronic Resources Policy - 61.13
Identity Theft Prevention/Red Flags Program Policy - 61.19
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards Policy - 62.10Personnel Administration Policy - 63.06
Ethics and Conduct Policy - 63.09
Contingency Planning Policy - 63.14
Tech news and items are posted at:https://myhcc.howardcc.edu/faculty/Lists/Tech%20News/AllItems.aspx
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Cyber Center and Faculty
Joel Offenberg is a Professor in our department and the Point of Contact for the Cyber Center. He can be reached at joffenberg@howardcc.edu
Rose Volynskiy is the Chair of the Cyber Department. She can be reached at rvolynskiy@howardcc.edu
Dr. Patrick Valdivia is the Manager of Computing and Cyber Lab Services and the Alternative Point of Contact for the Cyber Center. He can be reached at pvaldivia@howardcc.edu
Additional Faculty involved in the Cyber Center and Cyber Technology Programs include:
Dr. Charles Edwards
Bill Lieberman
Joel Offenberg
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External Cyber Security News
- Scripps Health: Outage due to malware in hospital system's network
- Toshiba’s European Subsidiary Confirms Ransomware Attack; DarkSide’s Involvement Suspected
- North Korean hackers behind CryptoCore multi-million dollar heists
- TikTok vulnerability left users' private information exposed
- Beware — A New Wormable Android Malware Spreading Through WhatsApp
- This phishing scam left thousands of stolen passwords exposed through Google search
- FBI warns of vishing attacks stealing corporate accounts
- CISA: Hackers bypassed MFA to access cloud service accounts
- Labcorp Data Breach: 7.7 Million Customers Exposed
- NY Investigates Exposure of 885 Million Mortgage Documents
- Marriott faces $123 million GDPR fine for Starwood Data Breach
- 500 million exposed in Marriott Starwood Data Breach
- Cyber attacks cost $45 billion in 2018
- Who is responsible for Cloud Security?
- Quora gets hacked -- 100 million Users' Data Stolen
- Healthcare Security Matters
- Legal Threats Make Powerful Phishing Lures
- Facebook Stored Hundreds of Millions of Passwords in Plaintext
- Fix Your Cloud Security
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Industry Advisory Board
Nyronn Bryant, Information Systems Security Engineer
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nyronn-bryantDylan Buehler, Security Analyst II
Matt Harvey, Incident ManagerSean Hasset, Security and Compliance Manager
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-m-hassett
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HCC Cyber Technology News
HCC News
- Howard Community College to Hold Science and Cyber Talks By Professors
- Cyber Programs Open the Door for New Expertise
- Howard Community College Presents “Tipping Point – Equifax Data Breach”
- A New Home for Discovery
- Google Ignite Grant Computer Science Camp Gives Girls Glimpse into Cybersecurity
- Spotlight on Cyber: Pathways to an In-demand Career
- 3D Innovation Hub Visited by Maryland Senators
- The Cyberwire Explores Cybersecurity Education at HCC
- Howard Community College and the Howard Tech Council Embarking on President Obama’s TechHire Community Initiative
- Hacking Done Right: Breaking in for Cybersecurity
In the News
- All kids should have a computer science education
- Take a look inside Howard Community College's new STEM building
- Cyberwire: Exploring Cyber Security Education
- And congratulations to student Stephanie Brice, who was selected from nearly 70 applicants across the United States and Canada to represent their school at Cisco Live this year.
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Past Cyber Technology Events
Spring 2019 National Cyber League Competition: 4/27/19
2019 MCCC Cyber Competition: 4/19/19
Code-A-Thon With NewWave Foundation 3/16/19
Jeffrey Johnson - Lecture on Git Fundamentals 10/3/19
Cyber FastTrack Maryland for Community College Students 9/14/18
Howard Community College Presents "The Next Big App"
Howard Community College Presents “Tipping Point – Equifax Data Breach”
- App Development - A.A. Degree (Transfer), Associate of Arts, (transfer)
- Cisco Certified Networking - Computer Support Technology Certificate (Career), Certificate Program, (career)
- CISCO Networking - A.A. Degree (Transfer), Associate of Arts, (transfer)
- Cloud Operations and Security Certificate, Certificate Program
- Computer Science - A.A. Degree (Transfer), Associate of Arts, (transfer)
- Cyber Forensics Technology - A.A. Degree (Transfer), Associate of Arts, (transfer)
- Cyber Forensics Technology Certificate (Career), Certificate Program, (career)
- Cybersecurity - A.A. Degree (Transfer), Associate of Arts, (transfer)
- Network Security Administration - Certificate (Career), Certificate Program, (career)
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