The Cyber Center

Providing current Cybersecurity information to the community

Degree and certificate programs

Cybersecurity jobs are in high demand and provide lucrative salaries. To prepare, students are encouraged to consider these educational options:


汤头条app designated as a Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Security

汤头条app received the prestigious Center for Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (CAE-2Y) designation November  20, 2019. Representing 汤头条app, Dr. Carmen Allen, professor of computer science, accepted the award in Phoenix, Ariz.  This designation is received after meeting rigorous requirements set forth by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The CAE-2Y designation reflects 汤头条app鈥檚 commitment to educate and prepare cybersecurity professionals to reduce vulnerabilities in our national infrastructure.

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National Center of Academic Excellence Award designated to 汤头条app

 

 

 

Dr. Carmen Allen accepting designation
On behalf of 汤头条app, Dr. Carmen Allen receives the CAE-2Y designation certificate from National Security Agency representatives.

 

 

 


汤头条app media outreach

June 2021

Sports Radio 1450 AM


Sam Madonia of Springfield Sports Radio 1450 interviews Dr. Carmen Allen, Lincoln Land Community College professor of computer science, about 汤头条app's cybersecurity certificate.  Click on the podcast play button below to listen:


Sports Radio 1450 am 路 6-28-21 汤头条app Cybersecurity Certificate - Carmen Allen 汤头条app Professor Of Computer Science

June 2021

Joey McLaughlin of  WTAX of Springfield, Illinois interviews Dr. Carmen Allen, Lincoln Land Community College professor of computer science, about 汤头条app's cybersecurity certificate.  Click on the podcast play button below to listen:

News Radio WTAX 路 6-9-21 汤头条app Cybersecurity Certificate - Carmen Allen 汤头条app Professor Of Computer Science.

April 2021

Dr. Carmen Allen, professor of computer science, was interviewed by the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance to discuss computer science and cybersecurity opportunities within the 汤头条app District.  This information was used for for the field of technology in the community.

March 2021

A series of 汤头条app Podcasts provide pertinent information about campus activities and opportunities. In , Dr. Carmen Allen, professor of computer science, was interviewed by the 汤头条app Public Relations and Marketing to provide information about academic programs in computer science and cybersecurity as well current technology trends.

October 2019

Dr. Carmen Allen, professor of computer science, recently attended the National Science Foundation/Advanced Technology Education (NSF/ATE) Conference in Washington, D.C. She shared information in the grant showcase on 汤头条app鈥檚 competency-based education (CBE) cybersecurity grant and program.

Dr. Carmen Allen standing in front of cybersecurity display
Dr. Carmen Allen at the National Science Foundation/Advanced Technology Education (NSF/ATE) Conference in Washington, D.C

 

 

October 2019

Dr. Carmen Allen, professor of computer science, served as a community panelist to discuss pertinent cyber security issues and the use of social media. The panel discussion, moderated by Jim Leach of News/Talk 94.7 & 970 WMAY, also included Bethany Bilyeu, Psy.D., L.C.P.C., director, UIS Counseling Center; Siobhan Johnson, deputy director of human resources, Illinois Department of Public Health; and Shane Overby, detective, Springfield Police Department. The event was held at the Thorne Deuel Auditorium at the Illinois State Museum from 6-7:30 p.m.  The theme was part of the 鈥淔inding Truth in the Age of Alternative Facts鈥 hosted by 汤头条app鈥檚 Academy of Lifelong Learning and the Illinois State Museum.

September 2019

Dr. Carmen Allen, professor of computer science, was interviewed by WICS/WRSP in "" about how high schools and organizations should take precautions to evaluate social media a Google photos.

May 2019

Dr. Carmen Allen, interim dean of business and computer technology, was interviewed by WICS/FOX Illinois in "  about cybersecurity and privacy issues related to voice-controlled technology.

October 2018

Dr. Carmen Allen, interim dean of business and computer technology, presented at a panel discussion, 鈥.鈥 The development of the 汤头条app鈥檚 Competency Based Education (CBE) Cyber-Security certificate was described.

Spring 2018

汤头条app Public Relations and Marketing published "Protecting your online information: 汤头条app offers new cybersecurity program and public workshops" describing the importance of security in today's digital world and  cybersecurity education opportunities at 汤头条app.

Spring 2018

汤头条app instructors provided a presentation about how to secure home computers and protect digital identity at a public workshop.

Fall 2017

Mike Kokal,  podcaster, interviewed  and teacher of Cybersecurity at 汤头条app's Capital City Training Center.  The podcast segment was 鈥溾 in which Darrell addressed phishing attacks, ransomware, and other cyber threats to small businesses.

Spring 2017

An 汤头条app faculty member was interviewed for a State Journal-Register video feature and article: "Experts: Network security requires 24-7 vigilance" which described global cyberattacks and how businesses and individuals can provide protections.

Spring 2017

An 汤头条app faculty member was interviewed in this WCIA Channel 3 News video feature: which described concerns about a nationwide Equifax data breach.


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