MassBay Community College launches cybersecurity education center

October 29, 2021

WELLESLEY HILLS, Mass. (October 29, 2021) – MassBay Community College is pleased to launch the Center for Cybersecurity Education, which provides vital resources for high school and college students studying cybersecurity. MassBay created the Center to teach best practices and prepare students for today’s workforce needs in response to growing threats and risks to organizations’ information and data. Currently, the Center is operating virtually, but MassBay is planning an exclusive space on the Wellesley Hills campus in the near future. The launch of the Center coincides with nationally recognized Cyber ​​Security Month.

“The Center for Cybersecurity Education is an innovation center allowing students to work on projects and engage more deeply in the field of cybersecurity,” said Shamsi Moussavi, professor of computer science and director of the Center for Cybersecurity Education in MassBay. “This center gives students access to the latest technology and provides them with additional hands-on learning opportunities to prepare them for the skills they need for well-paying internships and jobs in the emerging high-tech sector. In addition, the center is a hub for collaborating and sharing best practices and curricula with community colleges and industry professionals, thus strengthening the field of cybersecurity, education pipeline at hand. -work and the regional economy. “

The Center works with other community colleges and four-year public and private universities on projects, while creating strong and sustainable pathways for associate graduates. In addition, MassBay aligns with regional industry partners, professional organizations, national and local information technology and cybersecurity departments, and other related groups to facilitate resources that help fill the IT gaps. cybersecurity workforce. The Center also organizes events, conferences, competitions and career panels for students focused on improving students’ cybersecurity knowledge.

“Companies around the world are looking for well-trained cybersecurity professionals who can identify, prevent, mitigate and manage cyber risks. , skilled workers, ”added Moussavi.

MassBay is the only community college in Massachusetts to offer an associate degree in cybersecurity. MassBay’s STEM division also offers certificate programs in cybersecurity and advanced cybersecurity, which prepare students for industry standard certification exams and can be stacked with the associate degree for additional credentials and / or used for transfer to a four-year facility.

To learn more about the MassBay Cyber ​​Security Training Center or upcoming events, visit www.massbay.edu/cybersecurity

MassBay Community College is MetroWest Boston’s most affordable higher education option, offering a strong portfolio of courses and over 70 associate degree and certificate programs with flexible day, evening and weekend classes in Ashland. , Framingham, Wellesley Hills and online. MassBay students receive unparalleled educational value by earning cumulative credits that transfer to bachelor’s degree programs, and out-of-the-box skills needed to advance careers in high-demand fields such as health and human sciences. life, automotive technology, engineering, business, cybersecurity and the humanities. MassBay’s Associate Degree in Nursing (RN) and Practical Nursing (LPN) programs were both ranked as the # 1 nursing program in Massachusetts in 2020-2021 by National Defense Organizations. of Nursing RegisteredNursing.org and PracticalNursing.org. Since its founding in 1961, MassBay has been accredited by several governing bodies and remains firmly committed to its mission of serving the needs of the various local communities it serves. We value the intrinsic worth of all individuals, collectively in the pursuit of inclusion and prioritize our work to achieve equity within our community and beyond.