CCC Security Center (About Us)

Hosted by The Santa Clarita Community College District, the Security Center coordinates systemwide efforts to protect digital infrastructure, promote best practices, and foster a resilient culture based around security. In partnership with the Chancellor’s Office, Technology Partners, and other fellow Community Colleges, the Security Center provides opportunities for learning and further empowers local leaders to address evolving threats by ensuring that every institution, regardless of size or location, has the right tools necessary to strengthen its cybersecurity posture.

Mission Statement

The California Community Colleges Security Center empowers all colleges in the system to safeguard their digital environments through collaboration, innovation, and education. Our mission is to strengthen cybersecurity resilience by providing expert guidance, shared resources, and practical solutions that protect student success, institutional integrity, and the future of learning.

Vision Statement

To cultivate a unified cybersecurity community across California Community Colleges—where collaboration drives innovation, shared goals strengthen resilience, and continuous upskilling empowers every institution to protect and advance student success.

The CCC Security Center envisions a future where collaboration ensures continuous learning and protection of our campus communities, critical data, and technology systems.

Secure Portal

Portal.cccsecuritycenter.org is a designated and dedicated platform serving all 73 districts’ security professionals, providing a secure hub for AB‑178 reporting, along with a centralized repository for artifacts, training videos, and archived materials. Access is limited to authorized security professionals, and requires an application through the Security Center for approval.

 

Who We Are

Security Center Advisory Board

chris mcmains

Chris McMains

Hancock College

 

 

 

 

Dan Rojas

Santa Monica College

 

Danny 

Danny Gorman

South Orange CCD

 

Kat

Katherin Ogden

Coast CCD

 

Kyla

Kyla Smith

Riverside CCD

Michael

Michael Thathuvaswamy

CCC Tech Center

 

 

 

Kevin Cartier

WVM

 

Rhett

Rhett Frantz

Cabrillo College


Student Lead Security Operations Center (SOC)

Britt 

Brittany Hassen

Lead SOC Analyst

 

Cam

Cameron Wichman

Lead SOC Analyst

 

Sky

Sky Dalangin

SOC Analyst

 

Emma

Emma Franco

SOC Analyst

 

Jake

Jake Mancilla

SOC Analyst 

 

Tony

Tony Veliz

SOC Analyst


Administrative Support

 Hsiawen

Hsiawen Hull

CCC Security Center CISO Leadership

Sarah

Sarah Schnittker

Administrative Support