Coastal Cyber Center
The Coastal Cyber Center at the 海角社区 raises awareness for cybersecurity issues and supports the development of the cyber defense degree. Its mission is to offer support to local businesses, governmental units, and interested parties by collaboration with the School of Business and Public Management.
Both the College and the Center are dedicated to creating experts of all Coastal Georgia students, faculty, and staff as appropriate, to their chosen academic discipline or vocation.
The Center’s purpose is to strengthen the cybersecurity knowledge base of the Coastal Georgia community, and to equip them to deal with different types of cyber-attacks.
The Cyber Defense Advisory Board (CDAB) consists of professionals in the Cyber Security and Information Technology field from various companies. The Advisory Board meets twice a year to discuss the needs of the Cyber Defense community in our region, ways to strength the Cyber Defense program and to review the current course content. The board provides insight on current trends and reviews the curriculum for strengths and weaknesses.听The board members are given updates on recent graduates and their current employment status.
If you would like to know who the current members are, please email us at听cyber@ccga.edu.
News Articles:
Students Earn Industry Certifications and Prepare for Cybersecurity Careers
Cyber Defense Students Attend Hacker Halted Conference
Cyber Defense Teams Deliver Strong Performances at CYBERSEED 2026 National Online Competition
Cyber Defense Team from Coastal Georgia Wins Regional Cybersecurity Competition
Cyber Defense Students Continue to Excel in National Cyber League Fall 2025 Competition
Cyber Defense Teams All Place in Top 10% in Spring NCL Competition
海角社区 Cyber Team Excels in DOE CyberForce Competition
Alumni Profile: Wes Baird ’24: A Perfect Fit: A Journey in Cyber Defense and Leadership
Alumni Profile: Peyton Garris ’24: Not Waiting to Give Back
Coastal Georgia Cyber Defense Students Shine in National Cyber League
Cyber Defense Students Excel in CyberSEED 2024 Competition
海角社区 Cyber Defense Students Continue to Impress in National Cyber League听
Cyber Defense Team Finished in Top 5%
Coastal Georgia Cyber Defense Students Move Up in National Cyber League Ranking
Cyber Defense Student Sails into National Cyber League Top 3 Percent
CCGA Earns National Cyber Defense Excellence Designation for Criminal Justice Program
Cyber Defense Students Help听Update Computers for Boys and Girls Club
Mariners Sailed into the Top 25 in Fall National Cyber League Competition
Coastal Georgia Drops Anchor in the National Cyber League Cybersecurity Competition
Latest Cyber-Security News
Cyber Defense Teams Excel at 2026 CYBERSEED Competition
“Having three teams place among the competition’s top performers is a testament to their commitment, teamwork, and technical skills,” said Dr. Nelbert “Doc” St. Clair, associate professor of Cyber Defense. “These results reflect the quality of the Cyber Defense Program and the determination of our students to excel in a highly competitive environment.”
Contact Information:
Dr. Nelbert St. Clair
Education
Doctor of Science in Information Systems & Communications (D.Sc.)
Teaching and Research Interests / Recent Publications or Scholarly Output
Dr. St. Clair’s teaching interests focus on cybersecurity, digital literacy, and information technology, with an emphasis on practical applications and workforce readiness. He is passionate about integrating hands-on learning experiences, such as competitions and real-world projects, to prepare students for careers in the evolving tech landscape. His research interests include cybersecurity education, diversity and inclusion in technology fields, and strategies for enhancing digital resilience in underserved communities. Recent scholarly activities including serving as a workshop speaker at the 2nd Annual Digital Literacy Block Party (Charlotte, NC, Sept. 2025), and contributing to student success in the National Cyber League Spring 2025 competition, where all six CCGA teams ranked in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, Dr. St. Clair has supported research on representation of Black cybersecurity professionals, aligning with his long-standing commitment to equity in tech.