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.

UCCS Fall 2026 Cyber Tier 1 SOC Analyst Training Open for Applications

Are you ready to gain real-world experience using data from Colorado government organizations – just the thing employers look for

UCCS is hosting Hands-On Cyber SOC Analyst Training this Fall – and at no cost to students who qualify!

The UCCS Hands-On Tier 1 Cyber SOC Analyst Training will expose you to live customer data, teach you how to read logs, scan data, threat hunt, and triage & research alerts to identify anomalies and vulnerabilities in real-world data through the online training system. As a Tier 1 analyst, you will then use a security monitoring tool (Netography) and a ticketing system (JIRA) to report suspicious activity to Tier 2 analysts that can ultimately get escalated to the local governments who have provided the data.

TO APPLY: fill out this application and scholarship request form. No students will be accepted without it.

The mandatory on-boarding and information session will be held Monday, Sept. 21st, 2026: 5 – 6:30pm via Zoom
The 1^st phase as a T1 SOC Analyst is 90 days — from September through November 2026

Scholarship and registration link HERE.

Space ISAC Value of Space Summit -- VOSS VII

Date: August 31 - Spt. 3, 2026

Times & Locations: Various -- see website

Cost: Student & Faculty Day (September 3rd) is free to attend!

Space ISAC’s seventh annual Value of Space Summit (VOSS VII), co-hosted by The Aerospace Corporation will explore the theme of Resilience by Design: Building, Operating, and Defending Space Capabilities. VOSS VII serves as an annual forum for Space ISAC members and partners, bringing together leaders and experts from across the space, security, and threat intelligence communities to advance the resilience of the global space ecosystem.

On Thursday, September 3rd, students and university staff/faculty can attend for free!

Learn More or Register: Space ISAC VOSS VII website.

UCCS Cyber Career Panel - Fall 2026

Date/Time: Tuesday, Sept. 8th, 2 – 3:30pm

Location: University Center: UC302

Ever wonder what a career in cybersecurity might look like? How to get there? What jobs might exist?

Join UCCS and our industry panel members who range from automotive security to digital forensics and penetration testing who will talk about their path to cyber, the amazing variety of jobs you can pursue, and what their jobs look like day-to-day. This is a great crew -- from early-career cyber professionals to senior leaders. Of course there will be free swag, snacks & drinks!

Registration Required -- link coming soon!

WiCyS Fall Networking Night!

Date: Friday, Sept. 18th, 2026

Time: 4 - 6pm MT

Location: Storybook Brewing: 3121 A N, 3119 N El Paso St A, Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Cost: Free to attend!

Looking to build networking skills? Figure out what a career in cyber actually means? Meet potential employers from industry and government? Join us for the WiCyS Fall Networking Night to mingle with cyber professionals, explore career paths, and unlock opportunities.

Registration Required. Sign up here!

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

WiCyS Summit Across Colorado! Sponsored by Deloitte

Date: Tuesday, October. 6, 2026

Time: 5 - 7pm MT

Location: UCCS Kevin W. O'Neil Cybersecurity Center: 3650 N. Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs

Cost: Free to attend!

Deloitte is sponsoring this year's WiCyS Summit, bringing together WiCyS Chapters across Colorado. Join the 7 university chapters plus the state and industry chapters for a Speed Networking event with an opening keynote speaker from Deloitte. Topics are assigned to each table (penetration testing, AI, space, compliance, computer networking, etc.) for informative speed networking, staffed by Deloitte industry experts.

Registration Required. Stay tuned for the link!

Cyber First Fridays (CFF)

Date: Every first Friday of the month

Time: 4 - 6pm MT

Location: UCCS Cybersecurity Building. Enter through door marked "B Wing" & proceed to XI/NCC Training Room

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.