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Information Assurance & Security.
Cyber Security Center
Cyber Security Center
Cybersecurity: A Critical Need
Computer systems have a substantial impact in nearly every setting - retail, healthcare, finance, transportation, government, communication, and education - and ensuring the security of those computer systems is critical. Whether you are the technician installing hardware and software, the application developer, or the end user, cybersecurity knowledge and skills are important to the security and assurance of critical infrastructure and computer systems.
Mission:
The NWA Center for Cybersecurity strives to improve and develop curriculum to increase
the number of information assurance and security professionals in the workforce, improve
the skills of existing professionals, improve diversity among information assurance
and security professionals, and advance the knowledge and practice of information
assurance and cybersecurity.
Networking Program
Get the preparation you need to obtain a key support position in the fast-growing field of network information systems and CISCO Networking with an associate degree.TALONS Student Club
The Technology, Application, Leadership, Offensive, Network Security (TALONS) club allow bright minds to learn and explore the world of hacking and information security, while providing leadership experience.Resources
We encourage everyone is to learn more about cyber security! View resources such as conferences, workshops, news, and other universities' programs to get you started.Meet the Director
NWACC Professor Kimberly Bertschy teaches networking and cybersecurity related topics, advises the TALONS club, serves on the behavioral review team, and collaborates with community organizations.National Cyberwatch Center
As a member, NWACC works with the National Cyberwatch Center to lead efforts in advancing cybersecurity education and strengthening the national workforce.