RANGELY | This is SPARTA! Another incredible achievement for students at Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) — the cybersecurity program participated in the National Cyber League 2023 competitions in April and achieved competitive scores. The competition serves as an experience for students to practice their skills and tools in a[Read More…]
Tag: Cybersecurity
Protect yourself: avoid falling prey to scammers
RBC | “This seems like a very precise in-and-out sort of operation” professional ethical hacker Kyle Suero told the HT when asked about the wire transfer fraud reported by the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District and County last month. Suero has a breadth of technical experience that includes system administration,[Read More…]
CNCC working to fill gaps left by the “Great Resignation”
There has been a great deal of talk recently about the “Great Resignation” and labor shortages happening across the United States. Employers are struggling to find and/or retain qualified professionals in key industries. Currently, there is an alarming shortage of pilots, aviation maintenance techs, nurses, and cybersecurity and IT professionals.[Read More…]
College now enrolling students in new cybersecurity program
RBC | Cybersecurity has joined the list of academic programs available to students who choose Colorado Northwestern Community College in fall 2021 after passing two major milestones — hiring a program director and receiving program approval by the Higher Learning Commission. “Our newest program in cybersecurity will offer students the[Read More…]
Attorney general announces $500K grant for new cybersecurity degree program at CNCC
RBC | Attorney General Phil Weiser announced today that the Colorado Department of Law will award $500,000 over three years to Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) to start a cybersecurity degree program. The grant will be used to hire a cybersecurity program director, hire a cybersecurity instructor, and purchase necessary[Read More…]
