Eastern College’s Fully Online Cyber Intelligence Program has new Coordinator

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Isaac Winfree, Cyber Security Program Coordinator/IT Faculty

Moorefield, W.Va. — Eastern West Virginia Community & Technical College recently hired Isaac Winfree as the Cyber Security program coordinator/IT faculty. Winfree will oversee the Cyber Intelligence program, which can earn student completers a two-year degree, a one-year academic certificate, and two micro-credentials in cyber intelligence. Eastern is currently enrolling students for the Spring 2025 semester, including courses that fulfill cyber intelligence requirements, such as CIS 197-Intro to Cyber Security, IT 137-Intro to Cyber Intelligence, and IT 138-Intro to Cyber Threats and Actors.

Winfree, a Charleston, WV, native, earned a bachelor of arts in criminal justice and a master of science in forensics and cybersecurity from Marshall University in Huntington, WV, completing his master’s degree in May 2024. “I studied abroad at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Be’er Sheva, Israel, as part of my master’s program at Marshall,” said Winfree. “I have served for over a year as a digital forensics consultant for Operation Underground Railroad, providing open-source intelligence (OSINT) and digital forensics expertise to law enforcement agencies across South America. My work included ground operations in Peru and Argentina.” Winfree also brings experience as an IT Support Analyst at Marshall University.

The Cyber Intelligence Program is designed for flexibility, with all courses, including general education requirements, available online—making it accessible for individuals balancing work and household responsibilities. Additionally, the program will be offered in area high schools, enabling students to earn a cybersecurity micro-credential by completing four core courses.

“There is an incredible need for cyber intelligence experts worldwide, with an estimated 700,000 job openings and growing,” said Dr. Tom Striplin, president of Eastern. “Cybersecurity is now a critical component of our national defense strategy, and we are seeking students eager to help protect the United States against this escalating threat.”

“I enjoy the strong sense of community at Eastern and the institution’s forward-thinking leadership,” said Winfree. “I believe the Cyber Intelligence Program is an important next step, and I am glad to be part of a team that shares this vision.”

For more information on the Cyber Intelligence Program, visit easternwv.edu/cyber-intelligence or email Isaac.Winfree@easternwv.edu.

About Eastern
Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, located in Moorefield, serves six rural counties in the Potomac Highlands. The college offers 14 degree programs (including six fully online), 12 certificates, and over 30 transfer pathways to four-year schools. Its Workforce Education department provides 15+ training programs in various formats and specialized Agriculture Innovation training, including mentorship opportunities for Farm Fellows. Eastern supports students and the community through its Career Center, offering job placement, resume help, and interview preparation. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

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