Cybersecurity, A.A.S. Program
The Cybersecurity Program transforms students into highly skilled cybersecurity professionals ready for entry-level positions such as data security analysts, systems security administrators, and network security administrators.
In this program, students will master the latest security technologies and examine the issues of information security awareness, network and system security breaches, systems and network security planning and defense, network security organization, as well as legal and ethical issues associated with cybersecurity. Students will also complete a capstone project in which they will design an information security system and implement a security strategy for a network.
Students completing this degree program will prepare for the Network+ and Security+ industry certification exams. Depending on the selected track, learners will also earn Cisco CCNA, CyberOps Associate, DevNet Associate, and Firewall industry certifications from top vendors such as Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Check Point. In addition to the A.A.S. degree, three certificates may be earned and applied toward the degree: Network Security Certificate, Cisco CCNA Preparation Certificate, and Cybersecurity Certificate.
Center Point of Contact
Shade Adeleke
Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) Point of Contact
Email: adelekfo@pgcc.edu
Phone: 301-546-0758
Cybersecurity Clubs and Activities
Hacker Space Club
The Hacker Space Club provides students with cybersecurity skillsets and technical resources to support their professional networking.
Women in Cybersecurity Club (WiCyS)
The WiCyS Club provides students with education, mentorship, and networking support for future cybersecurity careers.
National Cyber League (NCL)
Would you like to participate in a cybersecurity competition?
The National Cyber League (NCL) competition takes place each semester. Although registration for spring 2025 is now closed, free vouchers are still available for interested students. If you are interested in participating next semester, request a free voucher by contacting Professor Adeleke at adelekfo@pgcc.edu.
Our PGCC NCL Team for Spring 2025 made the top 100 teams in the country in the experienced category. Congratulations to the following team members:
- Arkin Turay
- Moronvibol Tim
- Adesola Adekoga
- Hawanatu Kamara
- William Beaudry
- Salimah Latif
- Ifeoluwa Ajibade
CompTIA Security+ Boot Camp
The College will host a free CompTIA Security+ boot camp this summer. Eligible students will receive course materials and vouchers at no cost. Spots are limited! To learn more, contact Professor Adeleke at adelekfo@pgcc.edu.
GenCyber
Each year, PGCC hosts GenCyber Summer Camps for middle and high school students. To learn more, see below or contact Dr. Leveque Levec at levecta@pgcc.edu.
Cybersecurity News at PGCC
Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) 2025 Conference
WiCyS members participated in the April 2025 WiCyS conference held in Dallas, Texas. Watch the WiCyS club advisor's keynote address highlighting the impact of WiCyS clubs below.
Baltimore Cyber Range Partnership
On April 10, the campus launched the BCR Cyber Workforce Accelerator program through a new partnership with the Baltimore Cyber Range. College leadership, faculty, staff, students, elected officials, and BCR representatives commemorated the occasion.
Through a collaboration between BCR Cyber and the Maryland Association of Community Colleges, the College now offers students advanced computers and hands-on cybersecurity training.
STEM Week 2025
The College hosted STEM week on campus from March 30 to April 3, 2025. The Technology, Engineering, and Construction Department's faculty and industry partners presented engaging sessions to inform students and prepare them for the fundamental skills necessary for the industry.
Topics included an introduction to Python, an overview of generative AI, a panel discussion on landing your first IT job, and a session titled “Your First AI Hack.” Industry professionals from AWS, Leidos, OnDefend, IBSS, and other organizations led the sessions.
External Cybersecurity News
- Cybers Guards: Cybersecurity News for Security Professionals
- Threatpost: Current Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Malware Information
- Cybernews: Cybersecurity News
- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA): US Government Shares Cyber Events and News
- Daily Threat Briefing: Daily Digest of the Most Important Security Happenings
Institutional Security Resources and Awareness
- Choose question
Faculty Members
- Shade Adeleke, M.S., CISSP
- Koudjo Koumadi, Ph.D.
- Patricia Okorie, M.S.
- Godson Chukwuma, Ph.D.
- Tom Levec, Ph.D., M.S., CHFI, CEH
- Eric Fletcher, CISSP
- Tchinda Mbuna, M.S., CASP+, CEH, CISA
- Kevin Woodson, MBA, M.S., Security+ CE
Advisory Board Members
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Arija Rahman, Cloudforce
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Brittny Pinto, Pepco/Exelon
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Quiana Bannerman, Prince George’s County Public Schools
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Sheryl Taylor, Maximus
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Tricia Belman, Maximus
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Gin Meizys, Cloudforce
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Kunle Adeleke, Amazon Web Services
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Habeeb Hijazi, Exequt
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Jacalynn Sharp, American Society of Mechanical Engineers
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Kathleen Kosmoski, American Society of Mechanical Engineers
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Monzer Hijazi, Exequt