Cybersecurity is our shared responsibility and we all must
work together to improve our Nation’s cybersecurity. – DHS

CYBER SECURITY CENTER

National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) Program
Computer Networking & Security Technology in Harlingen

Texas State Technical College in Harlingen has established this Cyber Center to fully endorse the National Security Agency [NSA] and the Department of Homeland Security [DHS] jointly sponsored National National  Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense [CAE/CD] for Two-Year Education (CAE-2Y). 

The NSA/DHS National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) Program can be found on the website of the NIETP , the National Information Assurance Education & Training Programs. CEA Community Regional Map

The Computer Networking and Security Technology, Associate of Applied Science degree is a two-year curriculum that provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to

• Operate and maintain network systems
•  Implement security controls required to safeguard computer network infrastructures
• Respond to computer security breaches

 Emphasis is  critical/analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and teamwork, in a hands-on lab environment

Technical courses are based on the following skills standards:

• Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM)
•  Texas Skills Standards Board (TSSB) (Cyber Security Skill Standards), Texas Workforce Investment Council  (TWIC)
• NSA/DHS National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense [CDE/CD] two-year core Knowledge Units (KUs).

Critical Thinking

Hands-On Labs

 Hands-On Labs