Cybersecurity Center

Ralph S. Argiento is department chair and associate professor in the Computer Technology Department at GTCC. He has taught a variety of IT courses at the college since 2005, including Microsoft operating systems, cyber security, IT foundation and computer applications. Argiento has over 40 years of experience in IT.

Prior to joining GTCC, he held positions at various organizations including PepsiCo, Nabisco Brands Inc., and Renaissance Worldwide Inc. Over the years he earned several certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA and Novell.

Certifications: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Professional + Internet (MCP+I), Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), CompTIA Security+, CompTIA A+, Certified Novell Engineer (CNE), Certified Novell Administrator (CNA), Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) (Word; Excel; PowerPoint; and Access), Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) (Security Fundamentals; Windows Operating Fundamentals) IC3 (2007; GS5)

Astrid Hoy is a professor in the Computer Technology Department and is lead instructor for all cyber crime classes. She helped launch the Cyber Crime Technology program at GTCC during the fall of 2010.

Hoy provides oversight and helps manage several academic/business partnerships within the program, including a partnership with North Carolina A&T State University’s Center for Advanced Studies in Identity Sciences (CASIS/Beacon) that began in August 2013 and a "Dark Web Threat Intelligence and Information" collaborative project with the City of Greensboro in spring 2019.

Her area of research interest focuses on computer forensics, in particular mobile device forensics working with the Cellebrite Mobile Forensics Platform.

Hoy holds an MBA degree from Wake Forest University completed with a master’s field study in executive information Systems at Volvo Corporation. She has earned various industry certifications including the FTK (ACE) Computer Examiner Certification from Access Data/Exterro Corporation, a Certified Data Recovery Professional (IACRB) certification, and held a Gold Level SANS GIAC certification from 2003-2011.

Paul Campbell is a professor in the Computer Technology Department and is lead instructor for all Cybersecurity courses. He brings over 25 years of experience in Information Technology, while being with GTCC since 2023. He brings years of experience working in the higher education environment in both the community college and university environments. 

Prior to joining GTCC, he held various positions in higher education in the roles of instructor, analyst, system administration, technical support, and helpdesk. Campbell holds a master's degree in information security from East Carolina University, while also holding certifications in CompTIA's A+ and CompTIA's Network+. He enjoys teaching and troubleshooting various technical issues in hardware, software, and networking.

My name is Bobby Wilson, and I am a professor in the Computer Technologies Department at GTCC, where I serve as the lead instructor for Cisco CCNA and CompTIA certification courses

With more than 20 years of experience in information technology, I have supported and managed computer systems and networks for both educational institutions and business organizations. My professional background has provided me with extensive knowledge in networking, systems administration, and IT operations

I am passionate about technology education and committed to helping students develop the skills needed to succeed in the cybersecurity and IT workforce, particularly those from underserved communities.

I hold a Master of Information Systems degree from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from North Carolina Central University.