Center for Cybersecurity and Technology

Center for Cybersecurity and Technology The Center for Cybersecurity and Technology is a place for students to improve their security and programming skills.

We provide students with the resources to learn how to ethically hack and improve their skills for future careers.

05/20/2026

Why Cyber Security?

A lot of people think cybersecurity is just one path, but there’s way more to it than most realize 👀

Listen to Elizabeth, previous Co-Director of the CCT, explain why the field is more diverse than people think.

⌨️ Tech Word of the Day: KeyloggerA keylogger is a type of malware that secretly tracks and records what you type on you...
05/18/2026

⌨️ Tech Word of the Day: Keylogger

A keylogger is a type of malware that secretly tracks and records what you type on your keyboard, including passwords and personal information.

Cyber awareness starts with understanding threats like these and learning how to stay protected online. 🔐

05/14/2026

“What’s the coolest thing you learned at the CCT?” 👀🔐

Cybersecurity is so much bigger than people think. From hands-on labs to learning how companies defend against attacks, the SUNY Plattsburgh CCT experience has completely changed how we see technology. 💻⚡️

🛡️ Tech Word of the Day: FirewallA firewall protects networks by blocking suspicious traffic and unauthorized access whi...
05/12/2026

🛡️ Tech Word of the Day: Firewall

A firewall protects networks by blocking suspicious traffic and unauthorized access while allowing safe connections through. Think of it as digital security at the front door of your network. 🔐

If they can get Canva, they can get you too ⚠️Most cyberattacks don’t start with elite hackers breaking through firewall...
05/08/2026

If they can get Canva, they can get you too ⚠️
Most cyberattacks don’t start with elite hackers breaking through firewalls
They start with weak passwords, suspicious links, and simple mistakes.

Think before you click. 🔒

05/06/2026

“Do you need to be a tech genius to get into cybersecurity? 🤔
Listen to Elizabeth’s take… you might be overthinking it.

💻 Tech Word of the Day: MalwareMalware = any software designed to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to your d...
05/04/2026

💻 Tech Word of the Day: Malware

Malware = any software designed to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to your device 🔐
Think:
• Viruses 🦠
• Ransomware 💸
• Spyware 👀
🚨 One wrong click can expose your data — stay cautious, keep software updated, and don’t download from sketchy sources.

One of the fastest-growing fields, offered right here at SUNY Plattsburgh 🔐Are you taking advantage of it? 👀
05/01/2026

One of the fastest-growing fields, offered right here at SUNY Plattsburgh 🔐
Are you taking advantage of it? 👀

04/29/2026

Listen to Co-Director Elizabeth explain why cybersecurity is in such high demand—and why it’s only growing from here 👇

!Happy Friday! ‼️If you notice any signs of ransomware infection, report it to cct@plattsburgh.edu‼️👩‍💻👨‍💻 Stop by the c...
05/05/2023

!Happy Friday!

‼️If you notice any signs of ransomware infection, report it to [email protected]‼️

👩‍💻👨‍💻 Stop by the center to learn more! 👩‍💻👨‍💻

Address

P O Box 1918
Plattsburgh, NY
12901

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 6pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15185691423

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