Computer Service Technology & Computer Information Systems
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."
GenCyber Girls Camp 2021
August 9-13, 2021
This is an in-person event: 9:00am - 3:30pm
- Coastline College
- 12901 Euclid St, 3rd Floor
- Garden Grove, CA
The GenCyber Girls Camp is offered at no-cost to high school girls from Orange County, CA and surrounding counties in Southern California. Campers will experience cybersecurity lessons through meeting and hearing from professionals working in security, a variety of brain-stretching activities, and an opportunity to talk with other girls with similar interests.
CyberTech Girls in Action
More information can be found on the CyberTech Girls website.
Sign Up Today
Campers must submit an application to be considered. APPLY NOW to enroll in camp. Seating is limited and campers will be notified of acceptance in early July.
GenCyber Teachers Camp
Summer Camp at Coastline College
High school and middle school teachers, counselors, and librarians were invited to Coastline College's online summer camp in July 2021. The camp helped prepare teachers develop a cybersecurity lesson for their discipline.
More information can be found on the CyberTech Girls website re: Teachers Camp.
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