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
Cybersecurity Summer Camps for Middle School Students
Dates: Introductory Camps: 2 - 6 June OR 9 - 13 June. Advanced Camp: 21 - 25 July, 2025
Time: 9am - 3:30pm each day (Monday - Friday)
Location: UCCS Kevin W. O'Neil Cybersecurity Center: 3650 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Introduce your middle school student to the fundamentals of cybersecurity (introductory camps) or extend their knowledge (advanced camp) through classroom instruction, industry speakers, friendly competitions and hands-on activities that extend cybersecurity awareness and knowledge.
This year's camps will be bi-lingual (taught in English with simultaneous Spanish translation) -- all are welcome!
To learn more or to register, visit the website!
Campamentos de Ciberseguridad para Estudiantes de Escuela Intermedia
Fechas: Campamentos Introductorios: 2 - 6 de junio O 9 - 13 de junio. Campamento Avanzado: 21 - 25 de julio de 2025
Horario: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. cada día (de lunes a viernes)
CompTIA Security+ Certification Training - Fall 2025
Date: Friday, August 8th (Kickoff Meeting) through Saturday, August 23rd (final in-person exam prep day), 2025
Time: Various -- see website
Location: Both online and in person -- see website
The UCCS Cybersecurity Programs Office and the Daniels Fund Boundless Opportunities Scholarship Fund are pleased to offer 25 full scholarships to this amazing preparatory class series. Dr. Ryan Frueh of Booz Allen Hamilton is offering a 2-week intensive class series to prepare UCCS students to take the CompTIA Security+ exam. This is the industry's most commonly requested cybersecurity certification.
To register or learn more CLICK HERE.
UCCS Cybersecurity Career Panel
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 9th, 2025
Time: 2 - 3:30pm MT
Location: UCCS Campus -- Room UC302 (University Center)
The Cybersecurity Programs Office welcomes 4 brilliant and experienced cybersecurity professionals from various organizations to share their career path, experience and advice. Come prepared with questions!
Panelists this year include Colorado Springs Police Dept. Digital Forensics Investigator and Detective Bryan Rogers, CyberFox's Digital Forensics Investigator and Founder Christian Dalton, and UCCS Cybersecurity & Automotive Security PhD student Katrina Rosemond, who has also held internship positions at John Deere and Ford Motor Company.
Registration Required. Stay tuned for details!
WiCyS (Women in Cybersecurity) Fall Networking Event!
Date: Friday, September 12th, 2025
Time: 4 - 6pm
Location: The Public House at The Alexander: 3104 N Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
The student-led UCCS WiCyS Club hosts cybersecurity professionals and students who come together to network and advance women in cybersecurity.
Food and drinks will be served.
Stay tuned for registration information!
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.