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This episode discusses Johnston Community College's NSA designation and reflections on the Carolina Cyber Network Spring Gathering.

🎙️ Defcon: Cyber – Episode 5 🎙️ In this episode, we dive into some exciting new developments and opportunities at Johnston Community College (JCC). 🌐 Hosted on our beautiful campus in Smithfield, North Carolina, this podcast is your gateway to understanding today’s dynamic cybersecurity landscape! 🎉 Celebrating CAE Designation! 🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that JCC has recently received the prestigious National Security Agency (NSA) Center for Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (CAE) designation. This recognition underscores our commitment to providing high-quality cybersecurity education and training, enhancing our ability to prepare students for success in this critical field. 🌟 Carolina Cyber Network Spring Gathering 🌟 We also discuss our participation in the Carolina Cyber Network Spring Gathering , where collaboration and innovation were front and center. Networking with peers and industry leaders continues to strengthen our mission to advance cybersecurity education across North Carolina. 💼 Internship Opportunities Abound 💼 From local industries to broader partnerships, we’re seeing a robust array of internship opportunities for our cybersecurity students. These…

People in this episode

Host: Ryan Bradshaw

Topics covered

• cybersecurity education
• NSA designation
• internship opportunities
• networking
• Carolina Cyber Network

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Johnston Community College, National Security Agency, Carolina Cyber Network

Places: Smithfield, North Carolina

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