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Cybersecurity & Information Protection (at CCM)

LOCATED AT COUNTY COLLEGE OF MORRIS, RANDOLPH: 

A share time program run by a partnership between Morris County Vocational School District and County College of Morris. The Cybersecurity program provides comprehensive education in security technology principles and innovative problem-solving methodologies for digital threats. Students develop expertise in cybersecurity analysis, threat assessment, security solutions development, and collaborative defense strategies while exploring information security, network protection, and cyber defense through both individual projects and team-based security challenges.

High school juniors and seniors, from Morris County, will have the opportunity to take career-focused, college-level courses that offer three possible pathways after graduation for career advancement:
1) Direct entry into the workforce with certifications and credit
2) One-year completion of Associate’s Degree
3) Transfer with advanced standing to a four- year college or university

 Morris County high school students in 10th grade may apply for their 11th and 12th-grade year. 

Professor Dawn Rywalt

Overview of Program

Students attend the following session for Share Time programs:

Year 1- 8:00 am to 10:40 am

Year 2- 12:10 pm to 2:50 pm

Students earn:

  • 20 Career and Technical Education credits per school year
  • College Credits

Learning Experience

Students engage in dynamic security and technology challenges that require both independent analysis and collaborative solution development. The program emphasizes authentic cybersecurity methodology through hands-on problem-solving experiences that mirror real-world cyber threats and defense scenarios, fostering innovative approaches to digital security challenges.

Skills and Prerequisites for Success

Prospective students should demonstrate natural curiosity and genuine interest in cybersecurity that fuels daily engagement with security concepts and technology challenges. The program requires individuals who possess strong communication abilities, effective time management skills, and proactive desire to push personal boundaries in cybersecurity learning.

Important Considerations

  • Security Challenges: Individual and collaborative problem-solving in cybersecurity scenarios
  • Technology Solutions: Development of innovative approaches to digital security threats
  • Daily Engagement: Active participation and sustained interest in security learning
  • Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written abilities for security analysis and reporting
  • Collaborative Work: Teamwork in addressing complex security challenges and solutions
  • Individual Analysis: Independent critical thinking for cybersecurity threat assessment
  • Proactive Learning: Self-motivated approach to expanding cybersecurity knowledge and skills
  • Innovation Focus: Creative problem-solving for emerging digital security threats

This program is ideal for students who are passionate about cybersecurity and digital protection, enjoy both independent analysis and collaborative security work, and are prepared to engage in dynamic learning experiences that challenge their technical boundaries and problem-solving capabilities.