Roane State Community College

Overview

Roane State’s cyber defense concentration within the two-year computer information technology (CITC) program teaches you how to fortify computer networks in order to prevent security breaches from cyber terrorists or other intruders. In addition, you will:

• Learn how to recover data using digital forensics techniques.
• Develop strong critical thinking skills.
• Practice in a hands-on lab environment.
• Gain real-world experience through internships.

Because computer information technology is a Roane State Technology Plus program, students also:

• Learn high-tech skills as they earn their degrees.
• Plus, learn communication skills and teamwork skills employers want.
• Plus, earn industry certifications valued by employers.
• Plus, intern with companies and receive help with job placement.

Certifications

Roane State embeds key industry certifications within the degree program, ensuring students maximize the value of their education and leave Roane State with skills tech companies want.
Certifications include:

• CompTIA Security+ certification
• Security Certified Network Specialist (SCNS) certification
• Certified Ethical Hacker
• Certified Network Forensics Examiner C)NFE
• Certified Penetration Testing Engineer C)PTE

CompTIA Authorized Academy Partner

Roane State’s Computer Information Technology (CITC) program is a CompTIA authorized academy partner, which means the college may host certification testing in A+, Net+, Security+, and Ethical Hacking.

Skills

With a CITC degree (cyber defense concentration), you will be able to:

• Provide infrastructure, application, information, and operational security.
• Perform computer forensics analysis and validation.
• Design and configure firewalls.
• Configure and implement intrusion detection systems.

Internships

As part of the program, you will participate in a paid internship program with an area tech company. The internship will give you the opportunity to gain on-the-job experience, apply what you have learned in your classes, meet potential employers, and have a leg up in your first job search. Companies offering internships to Roane State CITC students include:

• Huber Engineering Woods
• ​Information International Associates (IIA)
• ORNL, Vehicle CAN, and Nuclear Engineering Science Laboratory Synthesis Programs (NESLS)
• RCN Technologies
• SAIC

Contact

George Meghabghab
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(865) 354-3000 ext. 1283

Faculty & Staff

Administrative Staff

Bruce Cantrell
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(865) 354-3000 ext. 4495

Kathy Voiles
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(865) 354-3000 ext. 4758

Faculty

George Meghabghab
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(865) 354-3000 ext. 1283
Program Director

Michael Chung
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(865) 354-3000 ext. 2217

Steven Zhang
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(865) 354-3000 ext. 2210

Cyber Defense Lab and Cybersecurity Resources

Find out more about the Roane State Cyber Defense Lab, news, events and resources.

Student Performance and Achievement

CITC Cyber Defense Student Performance Achievement (PDF)