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
UCCS Hands-On Cyber SOC Analyst Training - Scholarships Available!
Date: Begins Monday, Feb. 24th, 2025 (Information Session)
Time: 5 - 6:30pm MT
Location: Online (register to get link)
UCCS is hosting Hands-On Cybersecurity SOC Analyst Training in Spring 2025 – 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, 24 Feb. 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.
Applications are open for Spring 2025. CLICK HERE to sign up now.
Boot Camp for CompTIA Security+ Certification
Date: Our partner colleges and universities are providing classes in January and February 2025
Location: Online / at CSU, Metro State Denver, Mesa State University and Western State University
Thanks to a grant from Boettcher Foundation, UCCS is able to fund 4 CompTIA Security+ Certification Training Camps in early 2025! Cybersecurity students in all disciplines are invited to prepare for the Sec+ Certification exam. Students can be awarded a scholarship for the prep classes -- almost 40 hours in the classroom -- all classroom materials, 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.
For more information, please contact these universities directly.
NICE Local Stakeholders Engagement Event for Cyber
Date: Friday, March 7th, 2025
Time: 1 - 3pm MT
Location: UCCS Kevin W. O'Neil Cybersecurity Education & Research Center: 3650 N. Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs
As a lead up to the NICE Conference in Denver in June, UCCS & NCC are hosting the Local Stakeholders Engagement Event (LSEE) at the UCCS Cybersecurity Center. The theme is Securing the Melting Pot: Harnessing Colorado's Diverse Communities to Build a Resilient Cyber Workforce Ecosystem. With many industry sectors represented, a panel of experts will discuss strategies for tapping into Colorado’s diverse communities to create a collaborative and inclusive cybersecurity workforce. Focus will be placed on statewide, regional, and local opportunities to enhance cybersecurity workforce resilience and scalability.
To register, CLICK HERE.
Lockheed Martin Workshop with WiCyS Club Chapters Across Colorado!
Date: Tuesday, March 11th, 2025
Time: 5 - 7pm MT
Location: UCCS Kevin W. O'Neil Cybersecurity Center: 3650 N. Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs. Enter through northernmost doors (A Wing) and proceed down the hallway in front of you to Room 105A
Hosted by the UCCS WiCyS (Women in Cyber) and sponsored by Lockheed Martin, the Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) Clubs across 7 Colorado campuses will be gathering in Colorado Springs to learn about cybersecurity from Lockheed Martin cyber experts. Join this chance to network, not only with Lockheed Martin professionals, but with WiCyS Club members from across Colorado.
To register, fill out this form.
WiCyS (Women in Cybersecurity) National Conference 2025 in Dallas!
Date: April 2 - 5, 2025
Location: Dallas, TX
The WiCyS National Conference 2025, held in Dallas this year, hosts cybersecurity professionals, students and organizations who come together to recruit, retain, network and advance women in cybersecurity.
To learn more, visit https://www.wicys.org/events/wicys-2025/
CO Cyber Summit for K-12 Educators
Date: Friday, April 18th, 2025
Time: 9am - 3:30pm (Happy Hour to follow: 4 - 5pm)
Location: Hybrid: UCCS Kevin W. O'Neil Cybersecurity Center, Colorado Springs & Online via Zoom
Join K-12 educators across the state of Colorado to drive this crucial statewide cyber initiative forward. This team is working to get a cybersecurity educational resource in every district in the state. To learn more or to register, CLICK HERE.
NCyTE AI Workshop: Implications of Artificial Intelligence for Educators
Date: Monday, April 28th and Monday, May 5th, 2025
Time: 9am - 3pm both days
Location: Apr. 28th is in-person at the UCCS Kevin W. O'Neil Cybersecurity Center. May 5th is online via Zoom
UCCS faculty and staff are invited to a 2-day workshop taught by NCyTE (National Cybersecurity Training & Education Center). This AI Fundamentals course empowers educators to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) both in the teaching & learning processes.
If you want to understand more about the implications of AI in the classroom, this curriculum covers the basics of AI and provides the background and tools to integrate AI into their teaching and curriculum. The workshop also prepares educators for the Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals Certification, though the cost of the test is not included in this training. See attached flyer and agenda for additional information.
Registration is required. Register here.
US CYBER COMMAND Tech Talk
Date: Thursday, May 8th, 2025
Time: 9am - 3pm
Location: UCCS Campus
UCCS College of Engineering hosts US General Haugh, a 4-star Commander at US CYBERCOM at this exciting event. UCCS College of Engineering will share cybersecurity research. This event is by invitation only.
Stay tuned for further details!
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.