Cybersecurity Events 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.
Upcoming Events
Boot Camp for CompTIA Security+ Certification
Date: Begins Monday, Sept. 30th, 2024. Ends Saturday, Oct. 26th, 2024
Time: Prep/Intro Meeting is Mon., Sept. 30th: 6 - 7pm (virtual). Classes run every M/W/F beginning Wed., Oct. 2nd - Fri., Oct. 25th: 5:30 - 7:45pm (virtual). Final full-day Test Prep Session is Sat., Oct. 26th: 9am - 4pm (in person)
Location: M/W/F class sessions & kickoff are virtual. Saturday final session is in person at UCCS Kevin W. O'Neil Cybersecurity Education and Research Center
Cybersecurity students in all disciplines are invited to prepare for the CompTIA Security+ Certification exam. Students are awarded a scholarship for the prep classes and a $404 exam voucher -- all included in the scholarship. Pass rates are above 90% for students who have participated in this class in the past, thanks in no small part to Instructor Dr. Ryan Freuh from Booz Allen Hamilton.
This event is now fully subscribed. Stay tuned for an opportunity in the Spring of 2025 for another Sec+ Training session -- complete with scholarships!
UCCS WiCyS Club: Cyber Speakers & Pumpkin Painting!
Date: Thursday, Oct. 10th, 2024
Time: 5 - 7pm
Location: UCCS Kevin W. O'Neil Cybersecurity Center: 3650 N. Nevada Ave. (enter through doors marked "A Wing" on north end of building
Join the UCCS Women in Cybersecurity Club (WiCyS) for an enlightening evening of pumpkin painting! While prepping for Halloween, several cybersecurity industry experts -- Renee Kimble, BISO at Toyota and Madison Schuster, Cyber Engineer at Stephenson Stellar -- will share their paths to a career in cybersecurity.
Please REGISTER HERE by Monday, Oct. 7th (so we can have enough pumpkins!).
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month -- Hear from the Experts!
Dates: Various in October, 2024
Locations: 100% online
UCCS and the CU System are hosting 3 speakers for Cyber Awareness Month:
- Tues., 8 Oct. @ Noon: Digital Citizenship and the Top Cybersecurity Risks to Our Communities: Ben Edelen, CISO at CO Dept. of State. To register, CLICK HERE.
- Tues., 15 Oct. @ Noon: Cybersecurity Roundtable: Phishing, AI & Protecting Your Data: UCCS Chief Information Security Officer Charlie Wertz will be joined by his fellow CISO's from the CU System
- Thurs., 24 Oct. @ Noon: Cybersecurity Webinar with Charlie Marmon of Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Register for Ben Edelen's Webinar HERE!
Find more information for all these events at this CU website.
National Cyber Month -- Try Your Hand at Plinko!
Date: Friday, Oct. 18th, 2024
Time: 9am - 11am
Location: UCCS Campus: University Center near Clyde's Cafe
Join us for Plinko, Prizes and Cyber Brilliance! The CU System Office, in partnership with both the UCCS Cybersecurity Programs Office and Office of Information Technology (OIT), will join our industry partner Deloitte during National Cyber Month. Games will be played. Employment opportunities will be discussed with Deloitte. Information on the latest cyber scams -- and how to avoid them -- will be shared. What's not to love?
Discover Cyber-Informed Engineering (CIE) with NREL (Workshop)
Date: Mon., Oct. 21st, 2024
Time: 3 - 4:30pm
Location: UCCS Campus, location TBD
NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) will be coming to the UCCS Campus to share insights on Cyber-informed engineering. Join for an overview of CIE and discussion, as well as illustration of CIE shown through the design of a medical device.
To register for this free event, CLICK HERE.
UCCS Cybersecurity Career Panel - Fall 2024
Date: Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024
Time: 2 - 3:30pm MT
Location: UCCS Campus, Upper Lodge
Ever thought about a career in cybersecurity, but don't know what it's about or what to expect? These industry experts, from cybersecurity roles as diverse as CEOs to early career cyber engineers, and both deeply technical to more strategic, are here to enlighten us. They will discuss their personal pathways -- both educational and job-oriented -- to a career in cybersecurity.
Bring your burning questions! There will be food and drinks! REGISTER HERE!
UCCS Hands-On SOC Analyst Training - Scholarships Available!
Date: Mon., Oct. 28th, 2024
Time: 5 - 6:30pm
Location: Online (register to get link)
UCCS is hosting Hands-On SOC Analyst Training this Fall – and at no cost to students who qualify! This training provides hands-on real-world experience in cybersecurity -- just what employers are seeking. To register for the training, the scholarship, and get started, students must register. Orientation is Monday, 28 Oct. The program lasts for 3 months, in which time you will step in to the role of a Tier 1 SOC Analyst for a Colorado governmental organization.
APPLY Now. There is a single application for both the training and the scholarship.
DFEI: Ethics & Cyber in the Healthcare Industry
Date: Friday, Nov. 1st, 2024
Time: 2 - 3:30pm
Location: UCCS Campus: University Center, Room 122 (or online via Zoom)
The Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative (DFEI) offers various events throughout the year that highlight the 8 DFEI principles of Integrity, Trust, Accountability, Transparency, Fairness, Respect, Rule of Law, and Viability. There is no better place to apply these principles than at the intersection of cybersecurity and healthcare. Join Sanjeev Sah, CISO at CommonSpirit Health for an engaging conversation on his first hand experiences in leading cybersecurity initiatives at Novant Health and CommonSpirit.
Stay tuned to this site in early October for registration information!
Spanish Cyber Camp: Family Night!
Date: Thursday, November 21st, 2024
Time: 5:30 - 7pm
Location: Family Success Center: 1520 Verde Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80910
Join UCCS and various community members as we offer hands-on educational opportunities for cybersecurity. K-12 students and their families will learn about the dangers of being online and how to protect themselves. This event will be conducted 100% in Spanish -- todo en español.
Email cyber@uccs.edu to be added to our email notification list for future event. And, stay tuned to this page for registration information for this event!
Cyber First Fridays
Date: Every first Friday of the month
Time: 4pm - 6:30pm 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.