SALISBURY, Md. — Wor-Wic Community College has introduced a new Cyber Range facility designed to provide students with practical training in cybersecurity. The initiative aims to prepare learners for the growing number of cybersecurity jobs in the state and nationwide. The Cyber Range offers hands-on experience in identifying, preventing, and responding to cyberattacks within a secure, virtual environment. It is the first facility in the nation dedicated to workforce training in cybersecurity for community college students. The Maryland Association of Community Colleges highlights this as a key step in equipping students with real-world skills to meet the rising demand for cyber professionals.
College officials emphasize that the program will help students learn to configure systems properly and defend against cyber threats. Wor-Wic’s new Cyber Range will also benefit local employers by providing trained workers who can prevent costly cyber incidents. As technology becomes increasingly embedded in daily life, the need for cybersecurity expertise grows across many sectors, including healthcare, business, and social services. The Cyber Range is still being set up but is expected to enroll students soon, offering a vital career pathway in an expanding field.
