The Center for Network Computing and Cybersecurity (CNCC) supports and coordinates research and education in information assurance and cyber defense in support of Eastern Washington University’s teaching, learning, scholarly, and creative activity goals.
The Center also works to promote all things cybersecurity-related. Our goal is to bring students and businesses together to learn more about cybersecurity, volunteer with the local community, and network with industry professionals.
EWU offers two bachelor of science degrees and one minor.
You will learn all aspects related to cyberspace operations that are both technical and non-technical.
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Builds upon the cyber operations BS with a deeper understanding of the mathematics and computer science needed.
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Provides the skills necessary to meet the increasing demand for cybersecurity professionals.
More InfoPromote cybersecurity and cyber awareness curriculum that is based on current industry challenges and situations.
Create opportunities for cybersecurity students to expand their knowledge and collaborate on team-based projects.
Connect cybersecurity professionals with students for networking and insight into the industry.
In addition to the students earning a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a Cybersecurity minor, there are opportunities to participate in a myriad of cybersecurity events, including membership in the EWU Cybersecurity Club.
In spring 2019 and fall 2020 students took part in the National Cyber League, a collegiate cybersecurity competition. One EWU team placed 7th in the nation, and one EWU student placed 5th in the nation for the individual competition.
“I’ve been able to build up my resume, be a tutor and learn how to teach others. My internship and the things I’ve learned in the classroom have taught me how to approach real-life problems.”
Vernice Keyes
Lynnwood, WA | Computer Science
The external board of advisors contains local and national industry professionals and faculty from other institutions, to provide programmatic guidance over the activities of the center and the program as a whole. This board provides a connection between the program, Center for Network Computing and Cybersecurity, College of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics, the Computer Science Department, and the local community.
Individual names have been removed for privacy.
The mission of EWU’s Office of Information Security is to protect EWU’s computer networks and the information that flows over it.
To fulfill this mission, our office provides a wide variety of services to the EWU community that help minimize the occurrence and risk of security incidents. We work closely with other higher education institutions, outside security organizations and researchers to stay informed.
Cyberwatch West is a center for cybersecurity education based out of Whatcom Community College in Bellingham, Wash. Spokane Falls Community College is a member school. They have a large resource pool for colleges and high schools.
The Spokane STEM Network fills a niche in our community that no other organization fills by working to transform the way we think, learn, work, and live through STEM by enhancing STEM education opportunities for all youth in the region.
Cybersecurity Guide is focused on providing information for students seeking a career in cybersecurity.
The mission of The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center is to reduce the risk of systemic cybersecurity and communications challenges in their role as the nation’s flagship cyber defense, incident response and operational integration center.
WiCyS is a global community of women and men, we are dedicated to bringing talented women together to celebrate and foster their passion and drive for cybersecurity.
National Cyberwatch Center consists of a group of higher education institutions, businesses, and government agencies focused on collaborative efforts to advance information security education and strengthen the national cybersecurity workforce.
IT Career Finder helps individuals interested in information technology identify potential careers in the field.
Information Technology Career Guide covers in-depth information regarding information technology career paths, traits and skills for I.T. workers, as well as education and certification requirements for these positions.
Cybersecurity Guide is focused on providing information for students seeking a career in cybersecurity.
Criminal activity taking place in the digital world, known as cyber crime, comes in various forms. Like in the physical world, cyber crime is investigated by trained professionals who gather and secure evidence to confront cyber criminal activity and prosecute crimes. This type of investigation is known as a cyber crime investigation. The information from Marysville University can be found here.
Open national cybersecurity jobs can be found here.
The DOE CyberForce competition encourages unique defense strategies and techniques in safeguarding cyber assets.
The National Cyber League (NCL) is the most inclusive, performance-based, learning-centered collegiate cybersecurity competition today!
The NCL, powered by Cyber Skyline, enables students to prepare and test themselves against practical cybersecurity challenges that they will likely face in the workforce, such as identifying hackers from forensic data, pen-testing and auditing vulnerable websites, recovering from ransomware attacks and much more!
Center Email: ssteiner@ewu.edu
Point of Contact: Stu Steiner | 509.730.5788