The Carolina Cyber Network (CCN) is a comprehensive, innovative workforce development initiative among select North Carolina’s Cybersecurity educational institutions working together to meet the growing talent needs of North Carolina’s public agencies and private businesses. Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC) and the Carolina Cyber Center of Montreat College, both designated as Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Education by the National Security Agency, teamed up to found and launch the CCN. The network also includes Blue Ridge Community College, Catawba Valley Community College, Cleveland Community College, Forsyth Technical Community College, Gaston College, Isothermal Community College, Johnston Community College, Richmond Community College, Stanly Community College, Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute, Piedmont Community College, Wake Technical Community College and Wayne Community College and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.