
EICC Cyber Center
Mission
To deliver high-quality cybersecurity education, training, and information that both
prepares our students for the skilled workforce and builds the cybersecurity resilience
of our community.
About the Center
Eastern Iowa Community College established the EICC Cyber Center, within the academic
department of Information Technology, to meet regional demands for high-quality cybersecurity
education and training. Our goal is to provide students and the community with course
and degree information; links to key cybersecurity resources, news and information;
and events that will enhance the cybersecurity resilience of our community.
Certifications for Cybersecurity
Our curriculum is mapped to certifications, and we provide tools such as practice
exams and a testing center to make getting one or more industry-standard certifications
while taking classes a seamless integration into your coursework. Certifications may
include: Cisco Certified Network Associate, A+, Network+, Security+, Microsoft Technology
Associate, Ethical Hacking Associate, and Cyber Forensics Associate.
Cybersecurity Award Options
New State of Iowa program can pay your tuition, click here to find out more about the Last Dollar Scholarship.
Cybersecurity Career Opportunities
"Community colleges are the single greatest potential asset the U.S. has in expanding
the cybersecurity workforce,” according to a blog post by Brad Smith, president at
Microsoft. “They are one of the nation’s most remarkable and ubiquitous assets, and
with some targeted assistance, they can move quickly to help address the cybersecurity
workforce shortage." From Cybersecurity Ventures
- Cybersecurity Ventures predicts there will be 3.5 million cybersecurity job openings by 2025.
- Cyberseek.org provides real-time data of the number of cybersecurity related job openings on a
state-by-state basis.
- CompTIA Cyberstates provides national, state, and metropolitan area tech sector and tech workforce analytics.
Locations: Clinton Community College, Muscatine Community College, Scott Community College
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Questions? Call toll-free 1-888-336-3907, email eiccinfo@eicc.edu or contact the college nearest you and ask to speak to an advisor.
- Clinton Community College, 563-244-7000
- Muscatine Community College, 563-288-6000
- Scott Community College, 563-441-4000
It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in
its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin,
sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual
or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6
and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and
2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational
Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C.
§ 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et
seq.). If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy,
please contact Debora J. Sullivan, Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Equity Coordinator,
Eastern Iowa Community College District, 101 West Third Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801,
563-336-3487, djsullivan@eicc.edu or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights,
U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1475,
Chicago, Illinois 60661-7204, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.