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Everything is connected in today’s digital landscape. From your phones and watches to the chips in your credit cards, data is always flowing. St. Cloud Technical & Community College’s Cybersecurity program prepares tomorrow's defenders of information.

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Graduates experience extensive, hands-on, computer and network threat remediation. In-depth lab activities provide real-world skills that directly transfer to industry and the mission of protecting the digital environment.

By working with K-12, businesses, and cybersecurity professionals, SCTCC strives to provide a community that is security-minded and vigilant. The St. Cloud Technical & Community College’s Center for Cybersecurity is determined that all graduates have the opportunity to contribute to the overall betterment of the cybersecurity and computing fields.

Cyber Center Faculty Team

  • Brian Volkmuth, MSIA, Director: Center for Cybersecurity, Faculty
  • Ryan Salner, MSIA, Director: Cybersecurity AAS Program, Faculty

Advisory Board

The Cybersecurity program at SCTCC partners with area businesses to ensure that curriculum is designed to best meet the real world needs of industry. Our advisory board includes business owners and employees, students, and subject matter experts. SCTCC’s Cybersecurity advisory board member companies include:

  • Marco Technologies
  • CentraCare
  • Blatner Energy
  • ColdSpring Companies
  • City of St. Cloud, MN
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  • Network Center
  • Northland Capitol
  • Edmentu
  • Secure 360
  • Minnesota Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC) | Minnesota State IT Center of Excellence
  • National Cyber League
  • Career360 Track – Mystic Lake, May 10, 2023

The Cybersecurity AAS is offered as part of SCTCC's Information Technology program.

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Center for Cybersecurity Director

Brian Volkmuth

Brian Volkmuth

Computer Systems Networking Instructor

BVolkmuth@sctcc.edu
320-308-5670
04.23.25
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A mobile cybersecurity lab, built by students from SCTCC’s Cybersecurity and Network Administration program, is bringing hands-on learning to area high schools. Funded by the Cyber Service Academy...
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SCTCC & SCSU Bring Cybersecurity Education Opportunities to Wayzata High School

Brian Volkmuth, SCTCC Network Admin and Cybersecurity instructor, along with SCSU's Erich Rice met with stakeholders at Wayzata Public Schools. The goal of the meeting was to establish a partnership...
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