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Strengthening
North Carolina’s
Cybersecurity

Through a coordinated, work-ready talent development system connecting public and private institutions.

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The Carolina Cyber Network (CCN) is a comprehensive, innovative workforce development initiative among select North Carolina’s Cybersecurity educational institutions working together to meet the growing talent needs of North Carolina’s public agencies and private businesses.

Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) and the Carolina Cyber Center of Montreat College teamed up to found and launch the CCN, with the assistance of cyber experts from RBX Solutions based in Charlotte and Washington DC.

Who We Are

MISSION

Strengthening North Carolina’s cybersecurity capabilities through a coordinated, work-ready talent development system connecting public and private institutions.

VISION

Create and deliver a first-of-its kind, national demonstration project enabling a high-performance, holistic cybersecurity workforce pipeline for public and private entities.

PRINCIPLES

The Carolina Cyber Network seeks to achieve two primary outcomes. First, to nurture the full-life cycle of North Carolina Cyber Security practitioners, from identification and self-selection, through to Continuing Education.

News & Notes

How Hands-On Learning Accelerates Cyber Career Readiness

Cybersecurity in Real Life (From Classroom to Cyber Career series – Feb 25)

🛡️Cyber CTF Competition March 6 at FTCC 🛡️

RETR3AT Cybersecurity Job Fair + Conference (Feb 20) — Travel support available for students

Student Spotlight: Micah Evans | Gaston College

Student Spotlight: Drew Henson | Forsyth Technical Community College

2025 Highlights

  • Continued expansion of CCN’s statewide network, strengthening collaboration among member institutions
  • Deepened work-based learning through internships, applied projects, and Security Operations Center experiences
  • Advanced sector-specific cybersecurity initiatives aligned to critical industries and public services
  • Expanded career readiness support through mentoring, career services, and employer engagement
  • Positioned CCN for national impact through new partnerships, grants, and ecosystem-building initiatives
 

2024 Highlights

  • Expanded cybersecurity degree enrollment across North Carolina, reflecting growing demand and awareness
  • Achieved strong gains in degree completions, signaling improved student persistence and support
  • Scaled high school cybersecurity pathways through strengthened K–12 partnerships
  • Increased student participation in internships and work-based learning experiences
  • Delivered hands-on cybersecurity support to businesses and public-sector organizations statewide
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Carolina Cyber
Network Map

The network includes:

Blue Ridge Community College,
Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute,
Catawba Valley Community College,
Cleveland Community College,
Fayetteville Technical Community College,
Forsyth Technical Community College,
Gaston College,
Isothermal Community College,
Johnston Community College,
Mitchell Community College,
Montreat College,
North Carolina A&T State University,
Piedmont Community College,
Pitt Community College,
Randolph Community College,
Richmond Community College,
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College,
Sandhills Community College,
Stanly Community College,
Wake Technical Community College,
Wayne Community College,
Wilkes Community College, and
University of North Carolina Wilmington.

Affiliate Members: Alamance Community College, Rockingham Community College, East Carolina University, Davidson-Davie Community College, Guilford Technical Community College, and SparkNC.

Membership criteria for North Carolina Colleges and Universities.

Affiliate criteria for North Carolina government entities, industrial units, non-profits, or for-profit entities.

Annual Reports

2022
2023
2024
2025