Wor-Wic Community College will open a cybersecurity training facility as part of its participation in Maryland’s Cyber Workforce Accelerator (CWA) program on Tuesday, June 10, at 3 p.m., in Room 200 of the Maner Technology Center.
The new cybersecurity laboratory features the BCR Cyber Series 3000 Cyber Range, a high-tech training system that simulates cyber attacks and introduces students to cybersecurity concepts and operations.
The CWA was established in 2024 by the Maryland Association of Community Colleges and BCR Cyber. It provides cyber ranges to all 16 Maryland community colleges for training across the IT and cybersecurity spectrum. Wor-Wic will now have access on site to the cyber range using dedicated remote workstations that can be used for cybersecurity curriculum development and course inclusion. Students will now be able to demonstrate their knowledge in a hyper-realistic and stimulating environment alongside both their peers and professors.
“Our cybersecurity program has been growing to meet the needs of our community and our students,” said Deborah Casey, Ph.D., president of Wor-Wic. “This cutting-edge training reflects our commitment to equipping students with the tools they need to keep their skills sharp for this high-demand field.”
Once students complete their studies, the program assists in placing these students in industry jobs while also helping address the urgent needs of Maryland’s cyber workforce.
“The Cyber Workforce Accelerator program, with its cutting-edge cyber ranges, will be a game-changer for cybersecurity education in Maryland,” said Brad Phillips, executive director of the Maryland Association of Community Colleges. “We are proud to support this initiative at Wor-Wic and its positive impact on its students and the state’s economy.
“There is a significant need here in Maryland for skilled IT and cybersecurity professionals. Community colleges play a vital role not only in helping meet this need but also helping to facilitate meaningful employment for job seekers,” said Michael Spector, president of BCR Cyber. “We are excited about the launch of the cyber range at Wor-Wic and the opportunities it presents.”
To learn more about cybersecurity at Wor-Wic, visit worwic.edu.
