“It confirms the quality of our programs,” said Bob Sherman, associate professor in Sinclair’s computer information systems department. “It makes Sinclair even more viable as a place for students to learn these skills.”
The national centers of excellence program aims to reduce vulnerability in the nation’s information infrastructure by promoting higher education and research and training more people, according to Sinclair.
More companies are investing in information assurance to protect sensitive data, including financial and medical information, Sherman said.
“There’s a greater and greater awareness of the need, which means companies are taking a more determined and committed approach to avoiding those incidents,” Sherman said.
The college’s designation is also a “sign that Sinclair is aligned to the needs of the Dayton region,” said Steve Johnson, the college’s president. “Meeting the needs of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and the defense community surrounding it is a major undertaking. Those industries will require a strong and well-trained workforce, and this designation shows that Sinclair can help fill that need,” Johnson said. “We look forward to continuing to work with the regional economic development team and to collaborate to fill more training and education needs.”
Sinclair will be officially recognized in June.
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