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
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:
Contact
George Meghabghab
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(865) 354-3000 ext. 2121
Faculty & Staff
Administrative Staff
Markus Pomper
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(865) 354-3000 ext. 4233
Kathy Voiles
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(865) 354-3000 ext. 4758
Faculty
George Meghabghab
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(865) 354-3000 ext. 2121
Program Director
Michael Chung
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(865) 354-3000 ext. 2217
Steven Zhang
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(865) 354-3000 ext. 2210
Cybersecurity Resources
Cyber Defense Lecture Presentations & Events
Feb 16, 2018: Career paths in Cybersecurity
Presentation Slides (PDF)
Advisory Board
- Rob J. Ashcraft - Senior Technical Advisor, Sword & Shield Enterprise Security, rja@swordshield.com
- Wade Darnell - Student Member, darnellwj@roanestate.edu
- Dr. Jerry Gannod - Chair, Computer Science Program, TTU, jgannod@tntech.edu
- Luke Jackson - Student Member, jackson.luke.t@gmail.com
- Kathryn Healy - Social Media and Marketing Manager, RCN Technologies, kathryn@rcntechnologies.com
- Travis Howerton - Senior Director, Transformation Consolidated Nuclear Security (CNS), Travis.Howerton@cns.doe.gov
- Bridgitte Mase - Director of Cyber Security, Boston Government Services, LLC (BGS), Oak Ridge, bmase@BGS-LLC.com
- Patti Pace - Office of the CIO, Consolidated Nuclear Security (CNS), Contractor to the US Department of Energy, pacepo@roanestate.edu
- Anthony Rucci - Director of Information Security and Threat Intelligence, Information International Associates, arucci@iiaweb.com
- Chris Weaver - Huber Engineered Woods LLC., IT Support Specialist, Chris.Weaver@huber.com
- Dr. Bard Vander Zanden - Professor of Computer Science, Engineering and Computer Science Program, UT Knoxville, bvanderz@utk.edu
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