NCAE Designated College
As of 2022, Riverside City College has been recognized by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity, a covetous title given to colleges that excel in the education and development of students pursuing careers in the field of Cybersecurity. Our focus is to provide students with many of the skills, experiences, and certifications that they require to meet industry standards, build their eventual careers, and become future specialists.
Welcome
With the recent validation of our program in Cyber Defense by both the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security, we strive to provide everyone with the best possible educational and community based pathways. Either on or off campus, you can look forward to participating in On-Campus Clubs, joining Industry related events, reading up on current Industry news and articles and much more as part of the program.
Programs and Pathways
Awarded and recognized by the National Centers of Academic Excellence for Cyber Defense, the Information Security and Cyber Defense Certificate is now a validated Program of Study by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security. Through Riverside City College, this certificate gives students the essential skills needed in the field of Computer and Information Security to start their entry-level careers in Cybersecurity. The courses provide an overview of the entire field. Topics covered will include Cisco Networking, Windows Operating System security, Linux security, firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, security policies and procedures, web security, and building a secure computer network. This program also maps to the California Community Colleges IT Technician pathway and C-ID state approved model curriculum.
Our Associate of Science Degree in Cyber Defense pathway provides students with a strong foundation needed in the field of Cyber Defense, with applicable skills in Windows and Linux operating systems security and administration, web security, ethical hacking, digital forensics, risk assessment, management, and mitigation techniques, and security policy/standards used to defend the various domains of information security to control access and reduce organizational risk.
Apprenticeship Program
For anyone interested in working towards building a career in IT/Cybersecurity, look no further than RCC’s State of California registered apprenticeship program. The program offers students the ability to gain career related hands-on work experience while also working towards achieving their academic goals all at the same time. The Apprenticeship program is partnered with many different businesses and employers with the combined goal of providing students with the experience and knowledge necessary to propel themselves in their future careers. Being apart of the program also includes the benefit of having all tuition costs for courses in the program being waived.
To get started as an employer partner, email john.wilson@rcc.edu for more information.
Meet the Team
Faculty and Program Leads
