Computer Information Systems, Computer Service Technology & Cybersecurity
Become a network technician, test engineer, or systems analyst!
"Just a Small Matter of Networking"
Coastline College's Computer Service Technology Department is one of the most vibrant and innovative computer training providers in the Southland. CST courses cover everything from the basics (like CompTIA A+, Server+, Network+, and Security+) and the major operating systems (including Linux and Microsoft) to the systems like Cisco and wireless networking that tie them all together. There are also specializations to enhance one's career, such as Computer Forensics, Ethical Hacking, Windows Server Administration, and Virtualization.
Join us to improve your hands-on skills or learn new ones. With both face-to-face and online classes, you can choose the class style that is most appropriate for you and your schedule.
Available Programs
"I had the privilege of taking a couple of your classes last year. I was able to complete my Associate's degree in Cybersecurity at Coastline and this year I passed the GIAC GSEC as well as the CISSP. Thank you for all your guidance!" -Michael Shin, Coastline student
Dedicated Faculty
Department Chair Tobi West, CISSP, GCFE, CCFE, is a professor of the Computer Information Systems (CIS) and Computer Service Technology (CST) department, which has been recognized as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security.
"I learned a lot and am super excited to continue in this path. Thank you for making it understandable and accessible and for advocating for more women and people of color in tech."
Coastline College's GenCyber Teachers Summer Camp in Garden Grove, CA was a one-week, non-residential camp for high school teachers, counselors, and librarians. Cybersecurity career and education pathways were the program focus throughout the week, and campers had the opportunity to meet with cybersecurity professionals to discuss cyber careers and real-world cyber scenarios encountered by people working in the field. At the end of the week, teachers presented an overview of the cybersecurity lessons they had developed for their classrooms with an anticipated reach of over 3,200 K-12 students this academic year.
More information can be found on the CyberTech Girls website re: Teachers Camp.
Coastline's GenCyber Girls Summer Camp 2021 was focused on law enforcement and digital forensics. Campers learned how to examine digital evidence using forensics software throughout the week. Support from local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies provided students with a greater understanding of career opportunities. Coastline's Cybersecurity faculty look forward to many more successful outreach activities featuring guest speakers that raise awareness about cybersecurity and law enforcement careers.
More information can be found on the CyberTech Girls website.
Department Faculty
- Hannah Bai hbai@coastline.edu
- Dr. Brandon Brown bbrown118@coastline.edu
- Stefan Bund sbund@coastline.edu
- Debbie Crowley dcrowley@coastline.edu
- Andy Cuberly acuberly@coastline.edu
- Marquez Garrett mgarrett24@coastline.edu
- Donald Isbell disbell@coastline.edu
- Jeff Kerr jkerr@coastline.edu
- Zubin Khambatta zkhambatta@coastline.edu
- Bob Konefsky bkonefsky@coastline.edu
- Terry Nguyen tnguyen3666@coastline.edu
- Craig Oberlin coberlin1t@cccd.edu
- Kevin Riley kriley@cccd.edu
- Aaron Voelcker avoelcker@coastline.edu
- Tobi West, CISSP, GCFE twest20@coastline.edu *Dept. Chair
- Aeron Zentner azentner@coastline.edu