Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD)
Coastline College Cybersecurity Center
Director: Professor Tobi West, Ph.D., CISSP, GCFE
Contact: twest@coastline.edu
CAE-CD Program Goal
The goal of the CAE Cyber Defense program is to reduce vulnerability in our national information infrastructure by promoting higher education and research in cyber defense and producing professionals with cyber defense expertise.
The program helps students to proactively increase their understanding of robust cyber defense technology, policy, and practices to work collaboratively as professionals to enable our Nation to effectively prevent and respond to a catastrophic cyber event. This program will contribute significantly to the advancement of state-of-the-art cybersecurity knowledge and practices.
The Cyber Center provides guidance and oversight of the cybersecurity and technology programs at Coastline College. Our NSA designated CAE-CD program of study is our Associate of Science in Cybersecurity.
Through our center, you’ll have the advantage of interacting with experienced instructors who care about your development and growth as an upcoming professional in the field. The Cyber Center is committed to helping you prepare for success in the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity. Gain all the benefits that come along with an active Cyber Center that encourages hands-on skill development, service, and the effective application of technology in a variety of industries.
Coast Community College District Information Assurance Plan
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Degrees and Certificates
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Resources and Awareness
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Advisory Board
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Job Opportunities
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Cyber Competitions
What our Students are Saying
"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
In the News
Coastline student, Alvin Villanueva, was awarded a Microsoft Last Mile scholarship. Alvin is enrolled in the CCAP program, a member of the Xploit club, and was part of the CCDC team.
The Microsoft Cybersecurity Scholarship Program supports community college degree and industry certificate completion through financial assistance (up to $500) and subsidies for cybersecurity certification exam costs (up to $375). Financial assistance is intended to cover short-term basic needs, such as food, rent, health-related, transportation/car issues, and/or a laptop/device.
Contact
- Tobi West, Ph.D., CISSP, GCFE, Technology Department Chair, Professor
- Coastline College
- twest@coastline.edu
- Shelly Blair, Ph.D., Dean of Innovative Learning & Career Education
- Coastline College
- sblair12@coastline.edu
CIS-CST-CYBR Department Programs
Computer Information Systems
Data. The fuel of the future. Learn how to uncover insight to inform decisions and strategies for a better tomorrow by making your next calculated decision: join us at Coastline. Welcome to the Information Systems Pathway.
Computer Service Technology
Start reprogramming your future now. Coastline can help you navigate an educational path through the alternating currents of career algorithms. We’re a direct connection to your earning potential.
Cybersecurity
Build the key to decrypt your future with a career in Cybersecurity. Decipher course offerings and secure a place at Coastline today, where you'll make student life your new domain.