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!

Logo for WiCyS

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

women in cyber students

Date: Wed., April 16th, 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

student speaking K-12 Cyber conference 04-24

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!

teachers doing cyber exercise

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

cyber CAE competency training class 11-24

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. Contact cyber@uccs.edu with questions. Thank you for your interest!

US CYBER COMMAND Tech Talk

cyber student at computer in classroom

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

Cyber Camp Student Activity

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

Cyber Camp Student Activity

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)

Ubicación: Centro de Ciberseguridad Kevin W. O’Neil de UCCS: 3650 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80907
 
Introduce a tu estudiante de escuela intermedia a los fundamentos de la ciberseguridad (campamentos introductorios) o ayúdalo a profundizar su conocimiento (campamento avanzado) a través de clases, conferencias de expertos de la industria, competencias amistosas y actividades prácticas que fomentan la conciencia y el aprendizaje en ciberseguridad.
 
¡Los campamentos de este año serán bilingües (impartidos en inglés con traducción simultánea al español)! ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
 
Para más información o para registrarte, visita el sitio web.

Cyber First Fridays

Business networking event

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.