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 Services 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 Services Technology (CST) department, which has been recognized as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE) 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."
CyberTech Girls Recognized
CyberWatch Center's Innovations in Cybersecurity Education awarded the Honorable Mention to Coastline's "CyberTech Girls: Developing Interest in Cybersecurity Education and Career Pathways" in Program Development. CyberTech Girls is a one-day cybersecurity pathway event for middle school and high school girls. The program aims to introduce cybersecurity concepts to develop youth interest in cybersecurity education and careers. Learn more about CyberTech Girls and why it's so deserving of this recognition.
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