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October is Cybersecurity Month

Stay safe online! October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! To participate, all ACC faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to follow simple steps to stay safe online. The College offers support year-round to protect you when you’re online — … Continue reading

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Austin Community College Offers Bachelor’s Degrees in High-Demand Fields

Applications are now open for Austin Community College District’s (ACC) bachelor’s degree programs. The College offers four specialized bachelor’s degrees to meet industry needs and prepare students for high-demand careers. These programs include Manufacturing Engineering … Continue reading

Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart and Amanda Crawford sit at table and sign documents

Reimagining Apprenticeships: ACC and DIR launch first-of-its-kind technology and cybersecurity program

Austin Community College District (ACC) and the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) announce a first-of-its-kind technology and cybersecurity apprenticeship to reimagine apprenticeship programs for higher education and state agencies. The college hosted a formal … Continue reading

New and exciting programs begin fall 2023 at ACC

No matter where you are in the process, there is support to get you where you want to go when you sign up for fall classes at Austin Community College District (ACC). To help new … Continue reading

Bachelor of Applied Science in Cybersecurity

ACC launches new bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity

Austin Community College District (ACC) prepares to launch the college’s fourth bachelor’s degree program to help fill growing workforce gaps in the industry. The new Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Cybersecurity is designed to help working professionals in cybersecurity prepare for more advanced career roles. Continue reading

Congressman Doggett Secures $1.4 Million to Expand Cybersecurity Education at ACC

Cybersecurity is expanding at Austin Community College District. U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett secured over $1.4 million in federal funds to develop a new advanced cybersecurity training center at ACC. The Congressman announced the new funding … Continue reading

ACC offers two new scholarships for Certified Information System Security Professional

Applications are now open for two new scholarships for students who want to start a career in cybersecurity.  The new Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) scholarship, offered in partnership with (ISC)² Chapters, will help … Continue reading

ACC Experts: Staying safe in an online world

Written by Emilie Kuntz, ACC Senior IT Security Analyst  “If you connect it, protect it.”  October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and we want to keep you informed on what that means to Austin Community … Continue reading

Taking Life Online: Father, husband, veteran reaches new goals through online program

Challenge isn’t something David Klickman shys away from. He served tours in the Middle East with the U.S. Army in 2014 and 2015.  When he came back home, he returned to his job in account … Continue reading

Updates to Texas digital privacy laws take effect

KXAN News: Updates to Texas digital privacy laws take effect By: Wes Rapaport AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Updated rules have taken effect for Texas businesses to follow in situations when customer information is compromised. House Bill 4390 … Continue reading

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