Funding Presented as Part of the College’s “Forward” Campaign
County College of Morris (CCM) recently received a $125,000 gift from Investors Foundation, which supports the communities served by Investors Bank, as part of the college’s “Forward” campaign, to support CCM’s role as a leader in cyber security.
(l-r) Kevin Cummings, chairman of the board and CEO of Investors Bank; Katie Olsen, executive director of the County College of Morris Foundation; and Dr. Anthony J. Iacono, president of County College of Morris.
The gift will be used to expand and upgrade the Center for Cyber Security at CCM, which serves the community by educating future cyber security professionals to meet workforce demand and preparing individuals to be better cyber citizens. The funding will be utilized to upgrade the center’s facilities and technology, including the purchase of new computers, security and forensic software, routers, servers and other related equipment. As part of the gift, a suite within the Center for Cyber Security also will be named after the bank.
“We are extremely grateful to Investors Bank for supporting our efforts in the area of cyber security and for providing a means for us to further build upon our success in this area,” said CCM President Anthony J. Iacono. “Our goal is to serve as the cyber security training and informational resource for the region and this gift helps funds that vision.”
“We are honored that the Investors Foundation grant will assist the County College of Morris with the upgrading and expansion of its Center for Cyber Security,” said Investors Bank Chairman and CEO Kevin Cummings. “Our economy is driven by digital technologies, and we all need to know the best practices for using, storing and securing computer networks and mobile devices. We are pleased that we can help CCM continue to serve as the region’s resource for the important area of cyber security.”
The $125,000 gift was presented to CCM as part of its “Forward” campaign, which the college has launched in conjunction with its 50th anniversary. To date, more than $1.8 million has been donated to the campaign.
Over the last several years, CCM has become a leader in the area of cyber security. In 2017, CCM became the only community college in New Jersey to be named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security. To obtain the designation, CCM needed to demonstrate that its cyber security curriculum is aligned with national standards, that the college contributes to providing a pipeline of professionals who can assist with protecting against cyberattacks, and that it is a resource for the community in the area of information security.
Since 2003, the college has been a certifying institution for the NSA and Department of Homeland Security Initiative for Education and Training Program for Information Assurance. The college’s Certificate of Achievement in Information Security is mapped to those standards. In addition, CCM offers an Associate in Applied Science in Information Technology with tracks in digital forensics and information security. Also offered is an Associate in Science in Criminal Justice with a specialization in computer forensics.
About County College of Morris
County College of Morris (CCM) is a nationally ranked community college offering more than 45 associate degree programs and a wide range of certificate programs. A dedicated faculty of leading experts in their fields provides CCM students with a learning environment that has produced one of the highest graduation and transfer rates among the state’s community colleges. Also included among its distinctions, CCM is the only community college in New Jersey to be named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security. PayScale also has placed CCM as the number one community college in New Jersey based on the earnings of its graduates. Additionally, BestColleges.com has rated CCM as one of the state’s best community colleges, while Washington Monthly magazine has recognized CCM as a community college well suited for adult learners.
About Investors Bank
Investors Bank, headquartered in Short Hills, New Jersey, is a full-service community bank that has been serving customers since 1926. With over $23 billion in assets and a network of more than 150 retail branches, Investors delivers personalized services and products tailored to the needs of its customers. Investors’ banking services include complete deposit, loan and cash management products for consumers and businesses. Investors Bank. Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender.
About the Investors Foundation
Investors Bank created the Investors Foundation in 2005 to support the communities Investors Bank serves. Investors Foundation supports initiatives in the arts, youth development, health and human services, education and affordable housing. Investors Foundation works to improve the lives of its customers and neighbors. For more information, please visit https://www.myinvestorsbank.com/Community/Investors-Foundation/.