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: 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.
Open House: College of Engineering & Applied Science
Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025
Time: 5 - 7pm MST
Location: UCCS Engineering & Applied Science Building: 1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colorado Springs (ENGR Lobby)
Thinking about a Technology or Engineering Degree at UCCS? That includes Cybersecurity degree options, ya know. ;) Tour the UCCS College of Engineering and Applied Science (EAS). Students, prospective students, family and alumni are welcome. You can chat with faculty and staff, as well as EAS students. Also, visit our buildings, labs and classrooms.
To learn more about EAS degree pathways, visit the page. For questions, email SJ at sjbaker@uccs.edu.
To learn more or to RSVP, fill out this super-short form.
UCCS Hands-On SOC Analyst Training - Scholarships Available!
Date: Next Class -- Spring 2025!
Time: TBD
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.
Applications are now closed for Fall 2024. Stay tuned for more classes in early 2025
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.