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Contact UsThe Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) Events Archive showcases a variety of events designed to engage and support undergraduate and graduate students interested in and majoring in cybersecurity.
Past events include hands-on technical workshops, presentations from the Speakers Bureau featuring industry professionals and academic leaders, community-building game nights, and interactive code-breaking and cybersecurity challenge competitions.
These events provide opportunities for students to develop technical skills, explore career pathways, connect with mentors and peers, and participate in a welcoming community that promotes learning, leadership, and professional growth in cybersecurity.
2026
Hack Your Career- Cyberscurity Professionals Panel and Networking
海角社区 Women in Cybersecurtiy (WiCyS) Presents: Hack Your Career- Cybersecurity Professionals Panel & Networking
顿补迟别:听Wednesday, April 22, 2026
罢颈尘别:听4:00 鈥� 6:30 p.m.
尝辞肠补迟颈辞苍:听Administration Building, Rooms 300 and 305
1201 5th Street, Denver, CO 80204
Event Details:聽海角社区 students are invited to connect with Cybersecurity professionals and explore the professional world of cybersecurity! At Hack Your Career, you will hear from cybersecurity professionals and gain valuable career insights, participate in a resume review and learn interview tips from talent acquisition professionals who hire cybersecurity professionals, and expand your professional network!
Registration Required:聽Yes, sign up soon, spots are limited!
2025
Password Power Up
Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Administration Building (AD) Room 320
Event Details: The 海角社区 WiCyS chapter is hosting a hands-on cybersecurity event focused on password safety. Attendees will explore how weak passwords are exposed using MD5 hash analysis in a live Kali Linux VM demo. The session highlights ethical hacking basics and empowers members to strengthen their digital security practices.
Lockheed Martin Virtual Hiring Event Mountain Region
Virtual Interview Event Date:聽Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Time:聽8:00 a.m. 鈥� 5:00 p.m. (Eastern)
Event Details:聽Want to make a difference in a job from day one? Interested in work/life balance and industry leading benefits? Lockheed Martin will be hosting a virtual interview event. Lockheed Martin will be interviewing for full-time and internship positions.
Eligibility:聽You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. If a fit for an opportunity, Lockheed Martin will contact you to schedule an interview.
Application:聽Click Here to Apply.聽Application Deadline:聽Thursday, October 9, 2025
海角社区 Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) Presents: BYTE ME
Date:聽Thursday, October 9, 2025
Time:聽4:00 鈥� 6:00 p.m.
尝辞肠补迟颈辞苍:听Administration Building, 3rd Floor, Rooms 300 & 305, 1201 5th Street, Denver, CO 80204
Event Details:聽海角社区 Cybersecurity students are invited to connect with Cybersecurity professionals and explore the professional world of cybersecurity! At BYTE ME, you will hear from a panel of cybersecurity professionals, gain career insights, participate in a resume review with talent acquisition professionals who hire cybersecurity professionals, and expand your professional network! This is an opportunity to learn directly from experts, strengthen your resume, and prepare for a career in cybersecurity.
搁别驳颈蝉迟谤补迟颈辞苍:听Visit Career Link or email聽[email protected]
Cybersecurity: Speed Networking with Employers
顿补迟别:听Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Time:聽4:00 鈥� 6:00 p.m.
Location:聽Administration Building, 1201 5th Street Denver, CO 80204
3rd Floor, Rooms 300 & 305
Event Details:聽Join 海角社区鈥檚聽聽for a Cybersecurity 鈥淪peed Networking鈥� event, where students will engage in quick, high-impact conversations with industry professionals on topics like resume building, interview techniques, LinkedIn and certifications! This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with employers. gain career insights. and expand your professional network in a fast-paced, engaging setting!
Hack the Future
Date:聽March 17, 2025
Time:聽1:00 鈥� 4:00 p.m.
Location:聽Tivoli Turnhalle, 900 Auraria Parkway, Denver, CO 80204
Event Details:聽Presented in partnership with聽, this event features an AI fundamentals workshop, interactive security testing exercises, and guidance on creatively applying AI tolls for career advancement and personal projects. Free and open to the public, no tech background or coding is needed.聽Please note: Attendees are highly encouraged to bring their own computers, but a limited number of laptops will be available during the event.
This event is for anyone interested in:
- Artificial intelligence, machine learning, or cybersecurity, especially for beginners who want to learn in a non-judgmental and fun environment
- Enhancing their creativity and boosting their productivity through LLMs
- Upskilling their technical toolkit and critical thinking
- Participating in research, development, and testing at the forefront of AI
We鈥檒l provide:
- A welcoming space with facilitators to answer any questions and provide support
- A beginner-friendly intro to AI and resources to promote success and reduce stress
- A red-teaming session where you can complete challenges and capture flags to win prizes
- Opportunities to hear from local industry veterans and develop your professional network
Sponsored by 海角社区鈥檚聽, and聽Girls Who Code.
2024
Backdoors and Breaches Game Night!
Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Time: 2:30 – 30 PM
Location: Online, MS Teams
Event Details: Come play Backdoors and Breaches with WiCyS! We are meeting on November 12th at 2:30 on Teams
Women in Cybersecurity and Lockheed Martin
Date:聽Tuesday, September 24, 2024
罢颈尘别:听2:30 p.m. 鈥撀� 5:00 p.m.
尝辞肠补迟颈辞苍:听Jordan Student Success Building (JSSB), Room 204
890 Auraria Parkway, Denver, CO 80204
Event Details:聽Unlock the doors to your future with Empowering Futures: Career Development in Cybersecurity, a dynamic event presented by Women In Cybersecurity in collaboration with Lockheed Martin. This event is designed to provide students with invaluable insights and practical advice for advancing their careers in the rapidly evolving field of cybersecurity. There will be snacks and drinks provided as well as a chance to meet Lockheed Martin professionals. All are welcome to attend!
Cyber Game Night!
Date: Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Location: Jordan Student Success Building (JSSB) 211
890 Auraria Parkway, Denver, CO 80204
Event Details: The Women in Cybersecurity Student Chapter presents Cyber Game night! Come join playing “Backdoor and Breaches” with the community and have some pizza! Learn about cybersecurity with like minded peers. We are playing at 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m, Wednesday March 27th in room JSSB 211. We are excited to see you there!
WiCyS Candle Making Event!
Date: Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Location: Jordan Student Success Building (JSSB) Mezzanine
890 Auraria Parkway, Denver, CO 80204
Event Details: Join us for an enchanting afternoon of creativity and camaraderie! The Women in Cybersecurity Student Chapter invites you to the Third Annual candle-making event on February 6th from 3-5 PM at the JSSB Mezzanine.
Unwind and connect with fellow members as we kick off the event with an hour of hands-on candle-making. Explore a myriad of scents and craft your personalized candle masterpiece. While our candles set, mingle with like-minded individuals, share cybersecurity insights, and forge new connections within our empowering community.
The candle-making session will take place from 3-4 PM, allowing ample time for your candles to solidify. Take home your custom creation, a tangible reminder of the bonds formed and the diverse talents within our cybersecurity family. RSVP today!
2023
A Talk with Alex Weinert, Microsoft VP of Identity & Security
顿补迟别:听Monday, October 30, 2023
Time:聽1:30 p.m. 鈥� 2:30 p.m. Reception to Follow
尝辞肠补迟颈辞苍:听CAVEA Theater
Jordan Student Success Building (JSSB), Room 420
890 Auraria Parkway, Denver, CO 80204
Event Details:聽Join us to hear Alex discuss the need for diverse opportunities in the field of cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity Speakers Bureau
顿补迟别:听Thursday, October 26, 2023
Time:聽5:30 p.m. 鈥� 7:00 p.m.
尝辞肠补迟颈辞苍:听Tivoli Student Union, Room 444
900 Auraria Parkway, Denver, CO 80204
Event Details:聽In celebration of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) presents the Cybersecurity Speakers Bureau. Come and gain insider information about the cybersecurity field from industry professionals. All are welcome to attend.
Women in Cybersecurity Candle Making Event
Date:聽Thursday, September 21, 2023
Time:聽4:00 p.m. 鈥� 7:00 p.m.
尝辞肠补迟颈辞苍:听Jordan Student Success Building (JSSB) 2nd Floor at Mezzanine
900 Auraria Parkway, Denver, CO 80204
Event Details:聽Come join us for an evening of fun with a chance to connect and learn more about women in cyber!
2022
NSA Codebreaker Challenge
Date: Monday, August 8, 2022 to Monday, August 7, 2023
Time: Midnight – Midnight
Location: Online
Event Details: 2022 Challenge Scenario
A US company has been crippled by a ransomware attack, and NSA is standing by to provide technical assistance to FBI agents responding.
Your mission is to:
- Investigate the attack and discover the tools and techniques used
- Unravel and expose a Ransomware-as-a-Service ring
- Recover the victim鈥檚 files and save the day
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