Located in Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg College (SPC) strives to remain on the forefront of cutting-edge curriculum and technology to meet regional and global workforce demand. SPC’s College of Computer Information and Technology (CCIT) offers a Certificate and A.S. Degree in Cybersecurity. These offerings are among the most rapidly growing programs at the College, enrolling more than 400 students in the 2017-2018 academic year alone. Enrollment in these programs has nearly doubled since 2015.
SPC Designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense
St. Petersburg College is designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Two-Year Education (CAE-2Y) through 2024. This achievement, from the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), validates the program's rigor and viability to promote higher education and develop a high-quality workforce with expertise in cyber defense. The CAE-2Y program seeks to reduce vulnerability in our national information infrastructure by promoting higher education and expertise in cyber defense.
The CCIT Center for Cybersecurity receives guidance and oversight by the CCIT Advisory Board. The President of the CCIT Advisory board is Chris Paul, Manager of Information Systems for Melitta North America, Inc.
Contact Us
For questions or to learn more about the CCIT Center for Cybersecurity, please contact:
Laura Malave
Faculty change location to:
EPI - TE 2-405
727-398-8285
Malave.laura@spcollege.edu
Faculty page
Norene Kemp
Dean, College of Computer and Information Technology
St. Petersburg/ Gibbs - TE 116
kemp.norene@spcollege.edu
727-341-7176