Cybersecurity and Network Engineering Technology
Associate in Science Degree
This program is designed to prepare students for careers in network engineering technology and IP communications. Graduates will be qualified for technical roles in network design, network infrastructure, network installation, network security and maintenance, inter-network communication and connectivity, network monitoring and administration, and cybersecurity incident response. This hands-on program includes several courses that are essential in preparing individuals for achieving the requirements to take the examinations of various industry certifications including:
- CompTIA A +
- CompTIA Network +
- CompTIA Security +
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate-Security (CCNA-Security)
- Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
- Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator (HFI)
Program Chair
Student Success Coach Team
| Name | Department | Position | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Bobo | AVP Student Success | Student Success Coach | (407) 582-2188 |
| Jon Sowell | AVP Student Success | Student Success Coach | (407) 582-1973 |
Faculty
| Name | Department | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Jessica Chisholm | Cybersecurity | Professor, Network Eng Tech |
| Deymond Hoyte | Cybersecurity | Professor, Network Eng Tech |
| Gerri Roberts | Cybersecurity | Assistant Professor, Network Eng Tech |
| Wael Yousif | Cybersecurity | Professor, Network Eng Tech |
Adjuncts
| Name | Department | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Gary Alvarez | IT & Software Development | Part-Time Faculty, Comp Prg A |
| Thomas Bower | Cybersecurity | Part-Time Fac,Network Eng Tech |
| Alex Cortes | Cybersecurity | Part-Time Fac,Network Eng Tech |
| Maged Daniel | Cybersecurity | Part-Time Fac,Network Eng Tech |
| Jaime Downing | Cybersecurity | Assistant Professor, Network Eng Tech |
| Michael Downing | Cybersecurity | Part-Time Fac,Network Eng Tech |
| Yahia Fawzi | Cybersecurity | Part-Time Fac,Network Eng Tech |
| Patrick Larabee | Cybersecurity | Part-Time Fac,Network Eng Tech |
| Brad Mundt | Cybersecurity | Part-Time Fac,Network Eng Tech |
| Luana Santos | IT & Software Development | Part-Time Faculty, Comp Prg A |
| Robert Young | Cybersecurity | Part-Time Fac,Network Eng Tech |
Staff
| Name | Department | Position | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Melendez | Electrical & Computer Engineering | Lab Supervisor | (407) 582-1983 |
Recognition
2023-2028: National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense
2012-2017: National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance 2-Year Education





