Cybersecurity Events at UCCS | Cybersecurity at UCCS

Upcoming Events

UCCS hosts various events and programs to educate, inform, and drive cybersecurity collaboration and progress. Events include cybersecurity career events, speaking and research events, community fairs, K-12 activities, student club events, and more.

WiCyS Virtual Conference 2026

Date: April 22 - 23, 2026

Location: 100% online

UCCS is a proud sponsor of the WiCyS National Conference! As an extension of this event, students, staff and faculty who were unable to attend the in-person conference can take advantage of the same sessions, networking and career fair as the in-person conference. This is a great opportunity for cybersecurity students to learn, network, and grow cybersecurity skills and connections -- right from your couch.

For more information, visit https://www.wicys.org/events/wicys-2026/wicys-virtual/

Get to Know Space ISAC -- for UCCS Students Only

DATE: Friday, April 24th, 2026

TIME: 1 - 3pm

LOCATION: UCCS Kevin W. O'Neil Cybersecurity Center: Space ISAC Offices @ 3650 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs

Space ISAC is hosting UCCS students at a “Get to Know Space ISAC Day” right here in Colorado Springs. A long-standing partner of UCCS, Space ISAC has provided many internship & fellowship opportunities to UCCS students — and you’ll get to hear from some of them.

Learn a bit about Space ISAC, tour both the Space ISAC Watch Center (where many Space ISAC industry partners are housed) and the Cybersecurity Vulnerability Lab and ask questions of the Cyber and Space Workforce Panel, where members of industry and UCCS students now working at Space ISAC will share their experiences and answer your questions. Learn more here.

The event is free but registration is required. REGISTER HERE!

ISSA & WiCyS: Women in Security Meetup

DATE: Saturday, April 25, 2026

TIME: 10am - Noon

LOCATION: UCCS Kevin W. O'Neil Cybersecurity Center: 3650 N Nevada Ave, Room 107 (enter through A Wing doors on north end)

The ISSA Colorado Springs Chapter and the UCCS Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) Chapter are partnering to host the 1st Women in Security Meetup in Colorado Springs! Connect, learn and grow with women in Cybersecurity.

Gina Yacone, Advisory CISO (Chief Information Security Officer), will be the featured guest speaker. If you're thinking about a career in cybersecurity, this is the place for you.

Event is free of charge! Free parking.

To Register, go to EventBrite Site.

Space Information Dominance Expo in the Springs!

DATE: Thurs. and Friday, April 30th & May 1st, 2026

TIME: Sessions begin each day at 8:30am

LOCATION: VT-ARC Offices: 2424 Garden of the Gods Rd, Colorado Springs, 80919

Support Data Mine of the Rockies! All Colorado university teams will be presenting their industry-led projects for DMR.

The event is free but registration is required. REGISTER HERE!

UCCS & Cyber First Fridays Present: Digital Citizenship Community Day

DATE: Friday, June 5th, 2026

TIME: 8am - 4pm

LOCATION: UCCS Kevin W. O'Neil Cybersecurity Center, Colorado Springs

Join the Colorado Springs cybersecurity community to grow your awareness of cyber resources in the community, network/find jobs, get a resume review, get hands-on with your cyber hygiene (bring your laptop and phone!), and learn about B2B resources and various educational topics in the world of cyber.

The event is free but registration is required. Stay tuned for the link!

UCCS Week-long Summer Cyber Camps for Middle School

Are you a middle school student who wants to explore your interest in cybersecurity?

This year, thanks to our sponsors, UCCS Cybersecurity Summer Camps for Middle School Students will hold 3 camps:

UCCS Intro to Cybersecurity - Camp One: June 8 - 12, 2026
UCCS Intro to Cybersecurity - Camp Two: June 22 - 26, 2026
UCCS Advanced Cybersecurity Camp: July 13 - 17, 2026

Each camp runs Monday - Friday, 9am - 3:30pm each day.

LOCATION: UCCS Kevin W. O'Neil Cybersecurity Education & Research Center: 3650 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs

These week-long Cybersecurity Camps are designed to educate middle school students on either the fundamentals or advanced concepts of cybersecurity. If you enjoy classroom learning supplemented with many online and hands-on activities and resources like Caesar Cyphers, picking locks, and defending a network, this camp is for you.

Apply Now!

Grad Students! Join the Media + Tech Collective

Deadline: September 2026

Competition Period: Spt. 28 - Nov. 1, 2026, with finals in-person on Friday, Nov. 6th, 2026

Join this multi-week, industry-style case competition where teams of 3-5 graduate students develop solutions to authentic media/tech challenges, present to industry judges, compete for cash prizes ($6K total), and network with potential employers. Top teams earn preferred internship interviews with sponsoring companies.

Who Should Apply?

Current graduate students from participating Colorado universities
Teams of 3-5 students; any major or background welcome
Must be 18+ and enrolled for Fall 2026
No entry fee

To learn more or register: Contact: info@mediatechcollective.com | Website: mtcinnovationchallenge.com

Cyber First Fridays

Date: Every first Friday of the month

Time: 4 - 6pm MT

Location: UCCS Cybersecurity Building. Enter through door marked "B Wing" & proceed to NCC Space

Cost: Free to attend!

Are you a student looking to get connected to cybersecurity employers, whether a government, military, non-profit or private sector business? Are you a business, government or military org, or non-profit looking for amazing cybersecurity talent? Attend Cyber First Fridays in Colorado Springs to learn about the latest in cybersecurity technology and mingle with others in the field. Learn more here.