{"id":213447,"date":"2026-05-13T17:13:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T21:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/13\/bpcc-named-louisianas-top-cybersecurity-associate-degree-program-for-2026-bossier-press-tribune\/"},"modified":"2026-05-13T17:25:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T21:25:08","slug":"bpcc-named-louisianas-top-cybersecurity-associate-degree-program-for-2026-bossier-press-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/13\/bpcc-named-louisianas-top-cybersecurity-associate-degree-program-for-2026-bossier-press-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"BPCC Named Louisiana\u2019s Top Cybersecurity Associate Degree Program for 2026 \u2013 Bossier Press-Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"

BPCC Named Louisiana\u2019s Top Cybersecurity Associate Degree Program for 2026 \u2013 Bossier Press-Tribune<\/a><\/p>\n

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Publish Date: 2026-05-13 17:13:00<\/a><\/p>\n

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Bossier Parish Community College has been ranked the No. 1 Best Cybersecurity Associate Degree Program in Louisiana for 2026 by\u00a0Programs.com, further solidifying the College\u2019s role as a leader in cybersecurity education and workforce development across the state.<\/p>\n

The recognition highlights BPCC\u2019s continued investment in high-demand technology programs and its unique position within Louisiana\u2019s growing cyber and defense industry ecosystem.<\/p>\n

BPCC is the only community college in Louisiana designated as a National Security Agency Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (NSA CAE-CD), a distinction awarded to institutions that meet rigorous standards for cybersecurity education and academic excellence.<\/p>\n

Located on the National Cyber Research Park in Bossier City, BPCC is situated alongside major cybersecurity and defense organizations, including General Dynamics Information Technology\u2019s Integrated Technology Center, the Cyber Innovation Center, and the Louisiana Tech Research Institute. The proximity provides students with direct exposure to one of the nation\u2019s largest concentrations of defense contractor cybersecurity operations and creates opportunities for internships, workforce training, and career placement.<\/p>\n

\u201cBPCC\u2019s cybersecurity program is designed to prepare students for the realities of today\u2019s rapidly evolving digital and defense landscape,\u201d said Chris Rondeau, Program Director of Network Security and BPCC Foundation Endowed Professor in Cyber Technology. \u201cThis statewide recognition reflects the quality of our faculty, our industry partnerships, and the hands-on experiences our students receive from day one. Our students are not only learning in the classroom; they are training in an environment surrounded by active cybersecurity operations and workforce opportunities.\u201d <\/p>\n

BPCC also serves as the lead institution for the Louisiana Cyber Academy, a six-university consortium delivering shared cybersecurity coursework statewide through cooperative academic agreements. The collaborative model expands access to cybersecurity education and helps strengthen Louisiana\u2019s talent pipeline in a field critical to national security and economic development.<\/p>\n

Quentin Calhoun, Dean of Business and Information Technology at BPCC, said the ranking reinforces the College\u2019s commitment to workforce readiness and regional economic growth.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis recognition demonstrates BPCC\u2019s commitment to building a highly skilled cybersecurity workforce for Louisiana and beyond,\u201d Calhoun said. \u201cThe demand for cybersecurity professionals continues to grow across every industry, and BPCC is positioned to meet that demand through industry-aligned training, strategic partnerships, and direct connections to employers operating at the highest levels of cybersecurity and defense.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more information about BPCC\u2019s cybersecurity program, visit Bossier Parish Community College at\u00a0bpcc.edu.<\/p>\n

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