Cybersecurity Center

The Northwest Vista College Cybersecurity Center is a hub for the Information Technology programs at NVC and as a cybersecurity resource for the tri-county area of Bexar, Comal, and Guadalupe counties.

The primary program of study is the Information Security Analyst A.A.S.

The NSA has recognized San Antonio as a regional hub for cybersecurity activity and hosts the largest cyber workforce outside of Washington, DC. Our mission is to prepare students for the cybersecurity workforce through intensive hands-on experiences and community engagement beyond the classroom. Addressing critical skill gaps in the cybersecurity workforce, NVC courses are designed to move beyond the “know about” into the “how to perform” tasks and job role functions.

Learn more about the Program at NVC

Advisory Board

The advisory board meets once every 6 months and includes members from local industry partners.

Name

Title

Business Affiliation

Jake Thielen

Network Security Manager

Rackspace

Nicholas Grillo

Network Engineer

CVS

Jeff Loomis

Network Security Manager

DOCUmation

Scott Willeford

Network Security Manager

DOCUmation

Jason Weber

Network Security Manager

TIG

Sharon Howard

Network Engineer

HEB

Brandon San Miguel

IT Manager

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa

Shane Skaggs

Network Engineer

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa

Brandyn Adams

Senior Network Security Analyst

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa

Eric White

Network Engineer

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa

Gerald Blackman

Recruiter

GBK Consultants

Nureni Adeyemo

Technical Program Manager

Amazon (AWS)

Jeremy Grillo

Network Technician

Marathon Oil

Brian Stuhl

Digital Forensic Consultant and Trainer

Digital Experts, LLC.

Aaron Hackney

Engineering Product Owner

Cisco

Cybersecurity Activities Available to All Students

Students consistently rate activities beyond the classroom as fundamental to career success. The NVC cybersecurity club is open to all students at NVC regardless of major.

Through the club students can participate in a variety of events including cybersecurity competitions, conferences, and community outreach. Challenges like the Cyber Patriots, bug bounties, and the National Cyber League allow students to test technical skills against competitors from across the U.S.