On Thursday, February 19, the CISS program officially opened its new Networking Lab at Walter Student Service Center Room G23.
Led by CyberSaints faculty mentor Prof. Kelly Roberts-Cooper, CyberSaints President Jennifer Vaquera-Luna and Emanuel Francisco, our youngest CyberSaint at just 17 years old, cut the ribbon to mark the opening. The lab was made possible through funding from the NTIA Connecting Minority Communities Grant.
The CISS department would like to thank IT Services, Drum Line, Cheer Squad, the Mariachis, and the CyberSaints for helping make this event a success.
WHY STUDY CISS?
- Prepares students for careers in cybersecurity, networking, digital forensics, cloud computing, and information systems management
- Provides hands-on learning through real-world simulations in the Network & Cybersecurity Lab
- Aligns coursework with industry certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, and EC-Council Network Defense
- Supports student engagement through cyber competitions, research, internships, and workforce partnerships
- Focuses on high-demand career pathways with strong job growth and competitive entry-level salaries