In the era of digital transformation, the demand for cybersecurity professionals has never been higher. With the convenience of the internet, a myriad of institutions now offer online classes, providing an accessible pathway to mastering cybersecurity. However,...
The demand for cybersecurity professionals is soaring. If you've ever considered a career in cybersecurity but were deterred by the costs, the Carolina Cyber Center’s Academy has an opportunity for you. The Cyber Defense Analyst (CDA) Program offers a pathway to enter...
The Carolina Cyber Network (CCN), cofounded by the Carolina Cyber Center of Montreat College, is honored to have supported the drafting of the National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy and been highlighted in the report as a national leader in active workforce...
On Friday, February 3, 2023, Secretary and State Chief Information Officer Jim Weaver, Chief Operating Officer Torre Jessup, and Interim State Chief Risk Officer Carly Sherrod visited the Carolina Cyber Center of Montreat College. There they received tours and...
On February 7-8th, Members of Congress, the White House’s Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD), and NIST/NICE welcomed Dr. Mark Sorrells, Lawrence Young, and David Thompson, leaders of the Carolina Cyber Network (CCN), to D.C. to discuss the work happening at...
“As a naturally inquisitive person, I have always had a dire need to know the ‘why’ and ‘how’ for everything. Computers provide a wonderful outlet for my mindset, a harmonious balance of logical, critical, and creative thinking where there is always something new to...
After speaking to a TV station recently about the Zelle fraud vector, I had another phone call on behalf of an elderly woman. Victim to another instance of fraud, this woman lost over $480,000. From the sound of it, the only thing she now has left to live on is social...
What do recent cybersecurity graduates, career changers, and professionals with “gaps” in their resumes have in common? They need to prove that they can do the job. As a cybersecurity educator, professional, and small business leader, the last few days have been...
Between 60-80% of data breaches aren’t publicized. We recently signed an agreement with a large group purchasing organization (GPO) to offer services to healthcare companies across America—services like cybersecurity risk assessments, policies, procedures,...
Last week, I had the honor of being a part of the Hack the Port conference in Fort Lauderdale. We heard from national leaders including Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS); Jen Easterly, Director of Cybersecurity and...