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Programs and Resources
Programs
The core Cyber Defense program at Leeward CC is in the Information and Computer Science program (ICS). Embedded in this program is a Certificate of Achievement (CA) in Information Security and Certificate of Competence (CO) in Information Security. Both the CA and CO in Cyber Security are built on the knowledge unit requirements for a collegiate institution to be recognized as a CAE-CD. The program also features support for the following industry recognized certifications: A+, Network+, Security+, PenTest+, and Linux+.
In addition, our ICS program has an articulation agreement with the University of Hawai‘i at West O‘ahu (UHWO). Once Leeward CC ICS students receive their AS in ICS they can transfer to UHWO and complete the Bachelors of Applied Science in both IT and Information Security Assurance.
The ICS Program also has an articulation agreement with the UH Maui ABIT program.
The Associate in Science in Information and Computer Science with the Information Security
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Program Pathway (by semester)
Semester 1:
- ICS 101, ICS 110P or ICS 110M, ICS 170, ICS 184, MATH 103 or ICS 141
Semester 2:
- ENG 100, ICS 111, ICS 171, ICS 231, ICS 125 or ICS 131
Semester 3:
- ENG 209 or ENG 225, SP 151 or SP 251, ICS 129, ICS 215
Semester 4:
- ICS 215, FG Course, DS Course, ICS 270, , ICS 281, ICS 282
Pacific Center for Advanced Technology Training (PCATT)
The non-credit, continuing education course offerings at Leeward CC are supported by the UHCC systemwide Pacific Center for Advanced Technology Training (PCATT). PCATT offers an extensive selection of Cybersecurity related courses for industry professionals looking to upgrade their skills or learn new skills. Cybersecurity related courses offered include, Security+, CISSP, CEH, CCNA Security, MCSE and much more. PCATT also offers customized training to meet the needs of your organization.
Resource Links
- All InfoSec News
- Dept. of Homeland Security
- CAE (Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity) Community
- Cyberthreat Real-Time Map
- Cybersecurity Awareness
- Cybersecurity Guide
- Cyberseek
- Cyberwatch West
- National Cyberwatch Center
- National Security Agency
- SANS Internet Storm Center
- Shodan
- World’s Biggest Data Breaches
Hands-on Learning Resources
The ICS program provides students with an extensive amount of hands-on training. Courses are held in the classrooms that are supported and maintained by the campus. The classrooms provide students with computers and technical resources where the student gains experience programming computer applications, web applications, configuring and managing virtual systems and networking equipment such as routers, switches and firewalls.
The ICS Program runs a datacenter which provides a virtual desktop infrastructure which is used to support the hands-on portion of various ICS courses.
ICS Advisory Board
Ryan Doi
Prince Resorts Hawaii
Frank Duckart
UH ITS
Selina Eshleman
Prince Resorts Hawaii
Aaron Kagawa
Kentik
Michael Hodges
UH ITS
Brandon Lester
Microsoft
Randal Pacheco
NIWC PAC
Minh Pham
Intelligence Analysis Associate Authority
Julio Polo
UH ITS
Wes Ramos
Bank of Hawaii
Steve Sakata
eWorld Enterprise Solutions
Andrew Schworer
Uber
Jim Takatsuka
Microsoft
J. Toth
NetEnterprise
Contact Us
Petersen Gross
CAE-CD Point of Contact
grossp@hawaii.edu
Edward Meyer
CAE-CD Alternate Point of Contact
emeyer@hawaii.edu
Michael Bauer
Program Coordinator
GT 207
(808) 455-0310
mbauer@hawaii.edu
Amy Amper
Program Counselor
GT 113 B
(808) 455-0235
amyamper@hawaii.edu
William Albritton
walbritt@hawaii.edu
Dr. Blanca Polo
blanca@hawaii.edu
Alejandro Ramos
ramosa@hawaii.edu