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    The Merritt College Computer Information System Department offers a variety of courses designed to give students both theoretical and hands-on experience in a wide variety of computer-related areas.

    Department Overview

    The Computer Information Systems Department offers a variety of courses designed to give students both theoretical and hands-on experience in a wide variety of computer-related areas.

    The new associate degree programs — Applications (Software) and Infrastructure (Hardware) — will allow you to be part of the solution to cybercrimes by joining the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity. You will learn to protect computers, networks, programs, and data from unintended or unauthorized access, change, or destruction. The programs are designed to give students cutting-edge skills and prepare them to enter the job market and gain or upgrade their computer skills for immediate employment needs. Each program is designed to be completed in two years, with students earning a degree and the knowledge to pass national certification tests. For more information, visit the Cybersecurity website.

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    Cyber Security Program

    Welcome to Merritt!
    Merritt students rank 5th in the Nation and 1st in the Silver division in the National Cyber League 2020 Spring Games!

    Every year, over 10,000 students from more than 700+ colleges and universities from across the United States participate in NCL competitions. Merritt Cybersecurity Program students compete every year, and the 2020 Spring Games were no exception.
    In the Gold division, our team, Merrittocracy, placed 5th overall out of 738 teams which is the second time in our existence that we placed within the top five nationally at the highest level! In other categories, our student team, TWVycml0dCBCb3ROZXQgVHJvamFucw== (which translates from Base 64 to ASCII at the ‘Merritt BotNet Trojans’) placed 1st in the Silver division out of 278 teams – a repeat of last year’s NCL competition!  GO, TEAM!

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    BangNull Cybersecurity Club

    We are a group of students with a mission to one day win the NCL. It is an online capture-the-flag (CTF) competition for universities/colleges/high schools nationwide. We started as a group of 5 students in 2014. Since then, we have grown to a Club of 50+ students. Our teams have been successful in the competitions. Check out the NCL Highlights [ext link] section for more information. The CTF is a great way to learn about cybersecurity skills which transfer to real work situations while having fun. Repeat: YOU LEARN WHILE HAVING FUN. There are about 3.5 million unfilled jobs in cybersecurity nationwide. The !Null Club wants to help fill this gap, by placing high in the CTF events and getting recognized by companies seeking talented, motivated security professionals. Do you like challenges? Do you like fun? Do you like free prizes and friends? Well, what are you waiting for, contact us to get signed up!

    Contact Information

    Beverly Brooks

    CIS Department Chair
    Beverly Brooks
    bdbrooks@peralta.edu

     

    Diane Chang

    Division II Interim Dean,
    Math, Science, and
    Applied Technology
    Diane Chang
    dtchang@peralta.edu

    CIS Degrees & Certificates

    Applications Security – A.S. Degree

    The Application Security Associate of Science degree confers best practices and competencies in secure software deployment, design, management, and vulnerability mitigation.

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    Applications Security – Certificate of Achievement

    The Applications Security Certificate of Achievement provides best practices and competencies for students to design, install, and implement secure applications and services.

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    Computer Project Management – Certificate of Achievement

    The Computer Project Management Certificate of Achievement Program is a workforce program providing instruction in the application of Software Engineering skills to Business projects.

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    Computer Science and Information Systems Career Readiness – Certificate of Completion

    The Computer Science and Information Systems Career Readiness Certificate of Completion program prepares participants to present their technical qualifications to potential employers.

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    DevOps - Development and Operations Automation – A.S. Degree

    The DevOps – Development and Operations Automation Associate Degree program prepares students for a career in Computer Information Systems (CIS) or transfer for continued study.

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    DevOps – Development and Operations Automation – Certificate of Achievement

    The DevOps – Development and Operations Automation Certificate of Achievement program prepares students for a career in Computer Information Systems (CIS) or transfer for continued study.

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    Infrastructure Security – A.S. Degree

    The Infrastructure Security Associate of Science degree confers skills and best practices in the secure deployment and configuration of hardware devices that deliver connectivity and enable the exchange of information services.

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    Infrastructure Security – Certificate of Achievement

    The Infrastructure Security Certificate of Achievement program provides best practices and competencies for students to design, install, and implement services and applications.

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    Faculty & Staff

    Courtney BrownCourtney Brown
    courtneybrown@peralta.edu    		 Beverly BrooksBeverly Brooks 
    Department Chair
    bdbrooks@peralta.edu    		 Headshot PlaceholderArtem Stepanov
    astepanov@peralta.edu
    Headshot PlaceholderElise Bell
    ebell@peralta.edu    		 Erez PowellErez Powell
    epowell@peralta.edu    		 Headshot PlaceholderFrederic Bret-Mounet
    fbret-mounet@peralta.edu
    Headshot PlaceholderIndika Walimuni
    iwalimuni@peralta.edu    		 Headshot PlaceholderJoAnn Strickland
    jstrickland@peralta.edu    		 Headshot PlaceholderSarah Cox
    scox@peralta.edu
    Headshot PlaceholderSteven Chan
    stevenchan@peralta.edu    		 Headshot PlaceholderVanessa Russell
    vrussell@peralta.edu    		 Marilyn VarnadoMarilyn Varnado
    mvarnado@peralta.edu

     

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