Cybersecurity Center
Center of Academic Excellence
Because of our commitment to Cybersecurity, PCC has been designated by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD).
ABET accreditation
PCC’s Cybersecurity AAS degree program has been accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET. ABET accreditation assures that a program meets the standards essential to prepare graduates to enter critical technical fields in the global workforce.
Welcome to PCC’s Cybersecurity Center! At this site, you can find information on PCC’s academic cybersecurity programs, housed in the Computer Information Systems department, as well as cybersecurity news and activities, both internal and external to PCC.
Cybersecurity courses at Portland Community College are taught by members of the CIS faculty and the PCC Cybersecurity Center is operated by:
- Marc Goodman and Rocco Charamella, CIS Department Chairs
- Cara Tang, CIS Cybersecurity Program Faculty Lead, and CAE POC
- Hazel Yamada, CIS Cybersecurity Program Faculty Co-Lead
Register for GenCyber NW Cyber Camp at PCC
NW Cyber Camp at PCC will be held from July 29 through August 2. Complete the GenCyber NW Cyber Camp 2024 Registration Form – Portland Community College to reserve your spot!
Industry board of advisors
Oversight of the Cybersecurity Center comes from the Computer Information Systems department and its external advisory committee. The PCC CIS advisory committee is made up of local members of industry, from companies such as Intel, Nike, and Kaiser Permanente, who work together to ensure that the CIS program and Cybersecurity Center addresses current business, industry, labor, and professional employment needs.
About the program
Earn a degree in Cybersecurity or certificate in Cybersecurity at Portland Community College! This degree program is ABET accredited and is a CAE Validated Program of Study.
- Specialize in cybersecurity while learning about computing.
- Increase your understanding of robust cyber defense technology.
- Utilize computer technology to address information system needs with security in mind.
- Analyze common security vulnerabilities and apply appropriate security controls.
- Developed in coordination with an Industry Advisory Board composed of regional experts in cybersecurity and professional computing.
Program features
Career possibilities
Cybersecurity program student outcomes
Cybersecurity program educational objectives
Cybersecurity AAS enrollment and graduation data
Cybersecurity at PCC
National Cyber League
We welcome new and returning players. 2023 season schedule:
- Registration: January 30 – March 17
- Gym Open: January 30 – May 27
- Practice Game: March 20 – March 26
- Individual Game: March 31- April 2
- Team Game: April 14 – April 16
We look forward to having you on the team!
The PCC cyber competition team is looking for students of all cybersecurity skill levels to compete in the Fall season of the National Cyber League competition. For any questions about the team, or to join and participate in this competition or any upcoming competitions, please email Hazel Yamada! For more information about the NCL, please visit the National Cyber League website or email Hazel Yamada for more information.
Program news
- Cyber Panthers are highest ranked Oregon school in national cybersecurity competition
- Cybersecurity degree program at PCC earns worldwide ABET accreditation
- NSA awards PCC with $189,000 grant to build cybersecurity training
- PCC co-leads national cybersecurity task force with Towson University
- Community college consortium receives $5 million grant for cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing education