Montreat College | Center for Cybersecurity Education and Leadership

Montreat College is designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

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Montreat College’s designation by the National Security Agency as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense ensures a high-quality education that equips students with specialized knowledge in high-demand areas such as penetration testing, governance, risk and compliance (GRC), and data analytics. The program focuses on defensive roles in cybersecurity, preparing graduates for careers in consulting, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, government, and nonprofit organizations. Students gain real-world experience through mandatory cybersecurity internships with leading companies, often leading to permanent employment opportunities.

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker)

Computer Security Incident Responder

Concentrations

Data Analytics

Set yourself up for success in an increasingly data-driven marketplace.

Montreat College’s data analytics concentration within the cybersecurity program equips students with advanced skills in analyzing and interpreting complex data to enhance cybersecurity measures. Focusing on data-driven decision-making, this concentration prepares students to tackle emerging cyber threats through effective data analysis and strategic insights.

Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation

Tackle financial crime within today’s business world.

Montreat College’s forensic accounting and fraud investigation concentration within the cybersecurity program prepares students to uncover financial discrepancies and investigate fraud. This specialized concentration equips students with the skills needed for careers in forensic accounting, compliance, and financial auditing, combining rigorous accounting principles with investigative techniques.

Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Safeguard organizational security.

Montreat College’s governance, risk, and compliance concentration within the cybersecurity program prepares students to manage and mitigate risks while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. This concentration focuses on developing expertise in governance frameworks, risk assessment, and compliance strategies, equipping students to effectively oversee and protect organizational cybersecurity efforts.

Penetration Testing

Become a proactive defender against cyber threats.

Montreat College’s penetration testing concentration within the cybersecurity program focuses on developing advanced skills in identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities to strengthen organizational security. This concentration provides hands-on experience with ethical hacking techniques and tools, preparing students to proactively protect systems from cyber threats.

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Why Montreat?

Whether you’re finishing high school or transferring from another institution, where you go to college is a big decision, and we believe that Montreat College is the perfect place for you to grow, learn, and thrive. Our vibrant campus at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, our dedicated faculty, rigorous academic programs, and our talented student body create a unique and inspiring environment where you can develop a clear sense of identity and affirm your sense of purpose to honor God and serve others.

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At Montreat College, our students and alumni have a passion for knowledge and a genuine desire to always keep learning and be agents of transformation, renewal, and reconciliation.

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Akira and Maddie '15-'16

"This is a unique opportunity to grow as a person. Take everything that Montreat gives and get the most out of it.”

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Grayson '22

"I always recommend Montreat because it's one of the most advanced security programs. Montreat has opened so many doors for me, and it’s amazing to be a part of such a tight-knit community."

Program of study:

Cybersecurity

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The Thrive Center supports you in your academic career by helping you improve your study skills, manage your time, learn strategies to complete class projects. You can meet with peer tutors at the Writing Center or the Math Center.

It also supports you beyond your academic career with resources for finding your calling, researching careers, finding internships, building your resume, applying to graduate school, and finding a job.

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"Our students who graduate from Montreat understand that their role in cybersecurity is to seek the best for others and to protect others. Employers look at our graduates with a liberal arts education, and they know that all of the checkboxes are checked with technical skills, professional skills, and experience."