Cybersecurity

The tuition-free Cybersecurity pathway includes tracks in GRC (governance, risk, and compliance) and cloud security engineering. These tuition-free tracks prepare students for new careers with growth opportunities in the high-demand cybersecurity industry.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Pathway Length: 11 months, September to July
Average Starting Hourly Pay: $28 — $38
*Salary dependent upon track, employer, employer location, previous work experience, etc.

Schedule:

Tuesdays | 8:30am – 1pm, In-person Instruction
8:30 – 10:30am: Lecture
10:30 – 10:50am: Break
10:50am – 12:50pm: Instructor Office Hours + WMCAT Case Management

Wednesdays | 8:30am – 1pm, In-person Instruction
8:30 – 10:30am: Leadership By Design
10:30 – 10:50am: Break
10:50am – 12:50pm: Lab Instruction

Note: Additional learning modules will be required outside of group class times

Equipment is provided
All students will have the opportunity to receive the following certifications: Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+
Curriculum includes: scenario-based labs that mirror real entry-level cybersecurity work and certification readiness embedded throughout the program.

ELIGIBILITY

Have a high school diploma or GED
Live in Kent County
Have no record of a felony
Be experiencing unemployment or underemployment
*Working part-time, multiple part-time jobs, or in a job where potential and skills are not fully utilized.

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

MAY 18 | Enrollment Opens
MAY 26 | Reading + Math Assessments Begin
*All applicants must submit an application as well as a reading and math assessment to complete the application process.
JULY 9 | Enrollment Ends
JULY 16 | Reading + Math Assessments End
JULY 16 | Questionnaire Opens, Invitation Only
JULY 21 | Questionnaire Closes
AUGUST 3 | Interview Begins, Invitation Only
AUGUST 11 | Interviews End
AUGUST 11 | Students Notified of Acceptance
AUGUST 25 | Orientation 10am – 12pm
SEPTEMBER 21 | Program Begins, First week fully in-person
SEPTEMBER 29 | Technical Instruction Begins

CYBERSECURITY CURRICULUM

GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance)

GRC (governance, risk, and compliance) gives you the opportunity to learn about the function that governs the cybersecurity industry. GRC analysts protect critical information, systems, and organizations from digital attacks. You will learn the foundations of GRC (ISO 27001 and 27002, implementing an ISMS risk, and applying security controls), science and technology (cloud security, artificial intelligence, machine learning, AI and auditing algorithms), design (design thinking, data visualization, user experience), gain exposure to compliance audit readiness and evidence collection best practices, and professional communication skills.

Cloud Security Engineering

Cloud security engineering gives you the opportunity to learn about a specialized role in the field of cybersecurity, dealing with the security aspects of cloud computing. You will learn the foundations of GRC and cloud security, including executing and reporting on threat intelligence, vulnerability assessments, threat assessments, and threat modeling; recommending controls for cloud applications; and implementing, configuring, monitoring, and maintaining security SaaS (software as a service), AWS environments, and GRC platforms. You will be introduced to cloud security architecture and threat modeling fundamentals, building critical skills for identifying and mitigating risks in complex cloud environments.

Cloud security engineers play a crucial role in protecting an organization’s data and systems in the cloud. They develop and implement methods to secure and monitor cloud environments, evaluate and respond to cyberthreats, automate and configure security controls, support incident handling and response, and perform cloud security audits.