The Cogent Cyber Range has earned the reputation of making cybersecurity approachable even to newcomers to the field. Cogent Cyber Range is a practice-based, safe learning environment for performing hands-on penetration testing to learn how systems are compromised.  Each lesson allows the student to use top cyber security tools to attack and exploit vulnerabilities found within internal cyber range websites, applications and devices.  This progressive learning directly relates to job roles requiring industry recognized certifications.  Students acquiring certifications at Cogent  identify, research, conduct experiments, and determine the right tool for a given situation just as they would in the workplace. The learning environment is highly supported by mentors and tutors available to students when and where needed to ensure skills acquisition. 

Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) is a nationally recognized Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) for 2-year schools in Cybersecurity Education by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security.  Located in Avondale, Arizona, EMCC offers IT and cybersecurity programs that prepare students with the fundamental knowledge and technical skills that directly lead to rewarding  cybersecurity and information technology careers.  Additionally, the college has a rich history of hosting local, national and international speakers who have covered a variety of topics such as  Red Hat Linux, Internet of Things, and  Cybersecurity.  EMCC also periodically presents  workshops (which are open to the public) covering various cybersecurity topics.