Check out the new Cybersecurity Program at Merritt College! This program helps students get the skills they need to enter this growing field. Computer Information Systems Department Chair Courtney Brown describes the development of this program with industry partners to train the workforce that is needed in this growing field. First Cohort Student Andy Bittner recalls the excitement of their team’s participation in the National Cyber League competition. George Papandreopoulos describes some of the human elements and risks related to cybersecurity. And Cybersecurity Club President Dashobeam Harris talks about the supportive community he found while pursuing a long term dream.
Posts Tagged Courtney Brown
Peralta Matters – Cybersecurity at Merritt College
5 April 2016
Filed under: Academic Excellence, Merritt College, Peralta Matters, Peralta News. Tagged: Andy Bittner, Courtney Brown, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Program, Dashobeam Harris, George Papandreopoulos, National Cyber League
Peralta Matters – 2015 New Faculty, Part 2
13 October 2015
In our second episode highlighting some of the new full-time faculty that joined us this year, we meet Courtney Brown, Computer Science Instructor at Merritt College, displaying his enthusiasm for the new Cyber Security program they have created. Next up, Berkeley City College Counselor Catherine Nichols tells her story, from Vista student, through various departments and roles, and now a new full-time counselor. And finally, Reginald Constant, new Public Services Librarian at Laney College, explains his work and approach to helping our students get the most out of college.
Did you miss Part 1? See it here.
Filed under: Berkeley City College, Laney College, Merritt College, Peralta Matters, Peralta News. Tagged: Catherine Nichols, Computer Science, Courtney Brown, Cyber Security program, Public Services Librarian, Reginald Constant