Coastal Cyber Center
The Coastal Cyber Center at the College of Coastal Georgia raises awareness for cybersecurity issues and supports the development of the cyber defense degree. Its mission is to offer support to local businesses, governmental units, and interested parties by collaboration with the School of Business and Public Management.
Both the College and the Center are dedicated to creating experts of all Coastal Georgia students, faculty, and staff as appropriate, to their chosen academic discipline or vocation.
The Center’s purpose is to strengthen the cybersecurity knowledge base of the Coastal Georgia community, and to equip them to deal with different types of cyber-attacks.
Institutional security resources and awareness
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
- National Cybersecurity Training and Education Center
- Acceptable Use of Computer Policy
- Email Identity and Visibility Policy
- Email Usage Policy
- Password Policy
- SSN Security Policy
- Technology Fee Guidelines
- Information Security Incident Response Policy
Advisory Board
The Cyber Defense Advisory Board (CDAB) consists of professionals in the Cyber Security and Information Technology field from various companies. The Advisory Board meets twice a year to discuss the needs of the Cyber Defense community in our region, ways to strength the Cyber Defense program and to review the current course content. The board provides insight on current trends and reviews the curriculum for strengths and weaknesses. The board members are given updates on recent graduates and their current employment status.
If you would like to know who the current members are, please email us at cyber@ccga.edu.
Cyber Sail News at Coastal Georgia
News Articles:
College of Coastal Georgia Cyber Team Excels in DOE CyberForce Competition
Alumni Profile: Wes Baird ’24: A Perfect Fit: A Journey in Cyber Defense and Leadership
Alumni Profile: Peyton Garris ’24: Not Waiting to Give Back
Cyber Defense Students Excel in CyberSEED 2024 Competition
College of Coastal Georgia Cyber Defense Students Continue to Impress in National Cyber League
Cyber Defense Team Finished in Top 5%
Coastal Georgia Cyber Defense Students Move Up in National Cyber League Ranking
Cyber Defense Student Sails into National Cyber League Top 3 Percent
Coastal Georgia Drops Anchor in the National Cyber League Cybersecurity Competition
Mariners Sailed into the Top 25 in Fall National Cyber League Competition
Cyber Defense Students Help Update Computers for Boys and Girls Club
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Dr. Nelbert St. Clair
Associate Professor of Cyber DefenseEducation
Doctor of Science in Information Systems & Communications (D.Sc.)Teaching and Research Interests / Recent Publications or Scholarly Output
Dr. St. Clair’s teaching interests focus on cybersecurity, digital literacy, and information technology, with an emphasis on practical applications and workforce readiness. He is passionate about integrating hands-on learning experiences, such as competitions and real-world projects, to prepare students for careers in the evolving tech landscape. His research interests include cybersecurity education, diversity and inclusion in technology fields, and strategies for enhancing digital resilience in underserved communities. Recent scholarly activities including serving as a workshop speaker at the 2nd Annual Digital Literacy Block Party (Charlotte, NC, Sept. 2025), and contributing to student success in the National Cyber League Spring 2025 competition, where all six CCGA teams ranked in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, Dr. St. Clair has supported research on representation of Black cybersecurity professionals, aligning with his long-standing commitment to equity in tech.
Cyber Defense Teams All Place in Top 10% in Spring NCL Competition
The College of Coastal Georgia continues to make waves in the world of cybersecurity education with all six of its student cyber defense teams finishing in the Top 10% of the Spring 2025 National Cyber League (NCL) competition.