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
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/
UCCS Cybersecurity Education Event for Seniors & Caregivers
Date: Wed., April 9th, 2025
Time: 10am - 11:30am
Location: UCCS Kevin W. O'Neil Cybersecurity Center: 3650 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs
The UCCS Aging Center and the College of Letters, Arts & Sciences are partnering with the UCCS Cybersecurity Programs Office and T-Mobile to help educate seniors and caregivers in our community about online safety -- how to identify scams, protect yourself and be safer online.
To register, please fill out this form.
Digital Forensics with the UCCS WiCyS Club
Date: Thurs., April 17th, 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 Club (Women in Cybersecurity), WiCyS welcomes a cyber expert in Digital Forensics & OSINT -- Christian Dalton from CyberFox. Ever wonder how to sleuth out the bad guys online? This session will have all the answers. Join us for a chance to learn and network!
Registration Required -- register HERE.
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.
K-12 Educators' Capture the Flag (CTF) Event!
Date: Fri., April 18th, 2025
Time: 4:30 - 7pm
Location: UCCS Kevin W. O'Neil Cybersecurity Center: 3650 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs
Are you a middle- or high school educator looking to challenge your cyber skills? If you’re interested in applying what you know about cybersecurity or building your cyber skills in a fun, challenging and hands-on way – or if you just want to see what your students are up to when they play – join your colleagues for an informal CTF Challenge.
This CTF will be run on EC-Council’s CTF platform – an industry-recognized system that is proven and easy-to-use, for beginners and experienced hackers alike.
To register for this event, fill out this MSFT Form.
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 currently full. Email cyber@uccs.edu to be added to the waitlist. Thank you for your interest!
US CYBER COMMAND Tech Talk
Date: Thursday, May 8th, 2025
Time: Time TBD
Location: 100% Online
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!
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)
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.