There is a growing need for cybersecurity expertise to secure businesses of all sizes. To meet demand, colleges in North Carolina are coming together to create programs to train students and give experience in the field helping businesses. Through the Carolina Cyber Network, schools including Wake Technical Community College are pairing students with local businesses to offer cybersecurity help. This is a win-win for both sides as the students get real-world experience and the businesses get inexpensive help.
On July 22nd, 2025, CBS17 went to Wake Tech to hear graduates of Wake Tech’s cybersecurity SENTINEL program discuss how they help local businesses. The students in this program are using the Velocity platform, by Stern Security to perform risk assessments for these organizations. CBS17 interviewed Stern Security’s Founder & CEO, Jon Sternstein, to learn the importance of these types of cyber workforce development programs.
The full interview can be seen here: https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/wake-county-news/wake-tech-cybersecurity-students-helping-small-businesses/
