Waukesha County Technical College is proud to be a designated National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD). WCTC remains committed to reducing threats to national infrastructure by promoting higher education and research in cyber defense as well as developing a pipeline of qualified cybersecurity professionals.
Cybersecurity specialists implement, maintain and audit the security of an organization’s computer networks and systems. Learn to protect data confidentiality, integrity and availability.
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Cybersecurity is one of today’s most popular, in-demand skill sets. Learn to protect computers, networks, infrastructure and data from unintended or unauthorized access, change or destruction.
Enhance your IT knowledge with specialized security skills. Gain hands-on experience in configuring a variety of network operating systems, firewalls, VPNs, packet filters and intrusion detection systems.
The WCTC Cybersecurity Club competes in a wide array of competitions and holds regular meetings to train and grow skill sets beyond the classroom. Currently, WCTC students compete in the National Cyber League, Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition, Hivestorm, Cyber Patriot and VIVID, among others. If you'd like to get involved, keep an eye out for announcements from the IT and cybersecurity clubs. In addition to competitions, the club hosts student events including guest speakers, team-building events, field trips and other fun activities.
Stay up to date on the latest cybersecurity news from the WCTC School of Business on LinkedIn.
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Find resources and cybersecurity awareness resources for WCTC students and employees.
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Current students can get involved in cybersecurity competitions and more on Canvas.
The cybersecurity advisory committee meets twice a year and is comprised of local cybersecurity professionals.
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