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.
Who We Are
Security Center Advisory Board
Chris McMains
Hancock College
Dan Rojas
Santa Monica College
Danny Gorman
South Orange CCD
Katherin Ogden
Coast CCD
Kyla Smith
Riverside CCD
Michael Thathubaswarmy
CCC Tech Center
Kevin Cartier
WVM
Rhett Frantz
Cabrillo College
Student Lead Security Operations Center (SOC)
Brittany Hassen
Lead SOC Analyst
Cameron Wichman
Lead SOC Analyst
Sky Dalangin
SOC Analyst
Emma Franco
SOC Analyst
Gavin Hayes Dioquino
SOC Analyst
Jake Mancilla
SOC Analyst
Tony Veliz
SOC Analyst
Administrative Support
Hsiawen Hull
CCC Security Center CISO Leadership
Sarah Schnittker
Administrative Support