Cybersecurity Center
The Northwest Vista College Cybersecurity Center is a hub for the Information Technology programs at NVC and as a cybersecurity resource for the tri-county area of Bexar, Comal, and Guadalupe counties.
The primary program of study is the Information Security Analyst A.A.S.
The NSA has recognized San Antonio as a regional hub for cybersecurity activity and hosts the largest cyber workforce outside of Washington, DC. Our mission is to prepare students for the cybersecurity workforce through intensive hands-on experiences and community engagement beyond the classroom. Addressing critical skill gaps in the cybersecurity workforce, NVC courses are designed to move beyond the “know about” into the “how to perform” tasks and job role functions.
Cybersecurity Jobs:
Community Outreach:
- San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Cybersecurity Council
- CyberTexas Foundation
- B-Sides San Antonio
- Alamo Information Systems Security Association
Cyber Security Resources:
- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
- US Cyber Command
- Texas Cyber Security Resources
- The Hacker News
- Info Security Magazine
- Cyberseek - Cybersecurity Supply/Demand Heat Map
- Institutional Cybersecurity Resources
Cyber Security Activities:
The advisory board meets once every 6 months and includes members from local industry partners.
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Name |
Title |
Business Affiliation |
|
Jake Thielen |
Network Security Manager |
Rackspace |
|
Nicholas Grillo |
Network Engineer |
CVS |
|
Jeff Loomis |
Network Security Manager |
DOCUmation |
|
Scott Willeford |
Network Security Manager |
DOCUmation |
|
Jason Weber |
Network Security Manager |
TIG |
|
Sharon Howard |
Network Engineer |
HEB |
|
Brandon San Miguel |
IT Manager |
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa |
|
Shane Skaggs |
Network Engineer |
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa |
|
Brandyn Adams |
Senior Network Security Analyst |
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa |
|
Eric White |
Network Engineer |
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa |
|
Gerald Blackman |
Recruiter |
GBK Consultants |
|
Nureni Adeyemo |
Technical Program Manager |
Amazon (AWS) |
|
Jeremy Grillo |
Network Technician |
Marathon Oil |
|
Brian Stuhl |
Digital Forensic Consultant and Trainer |
Digital Experts, LLC. |
|
Aaron Hackney |
Engineering Product Owner |
Cisco |
Students consistently rate activities beyond the classroom as fundamental to career success. The NVC cybersecurity club is open to all students at NVC regardless of major.
Through the club students can participate in a variety of events including cybersecurity competitions, conferences, and community outreach. Challenges like the Cyber Patriots, bug bounties, and the National Cyber League allow students to test technical skills against competitors from across the U.S.