Virginia Cybersecurity Students (VCyS)

? Meet the faces behind Virginia Cybersecurity Students (VCyS) ? We're excited to introduce our talented leadership team who are shaping the future of VCyS! We look forward to connecting all Virginia cybersecurity students together! Zobair Wali -> Executive Director Jacob Slone -> Outreach Director Danielle Caplinger -> Administrative Director Jonathan Kaufman -> Senior Advisor #VCyS #Cybersecurity #Meettheteam #Leadership

Happy #cybersecurityawarenessmonth ???? Be cyber smart and think before you click! #VCyS #cybersecurity #October

Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI) is excited to announce our upcoming Project-Based Learning program, and our first in partnership with GuidePoint Security.??? In this program, students will gain hands-on work experience, learn from expert GuidePoint Security mentors, and work together to create a “SOC-in-a-Box” lab environment for cybersecurity practitioners. ??? Recruitment opens next week on October 1st, and closes on October 11th. Spots are extremely limited, get your applications in early! Check out the link below to learn more about eligibility requirements, project details, compensation, and more! ?? https://lnkd.in/ePETUQ_h - #cybersecurity #cci #cyberworkforce #cyberdevelopment #cyberresearch #cyberstudents #cyberjobs #mentorship #internship #GuidePointSecurity #CommonwealthCyberInitiative #ProjectBasedLearning

Join Dr. Jonathan Avooske as he dives into the pressing question of our time—“Is Cybersecurity Enough?” Location: Old Dominion University - Constant Hall - Room 1002 Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eaWeEqep #CVCSA #Speaker #Cybersecurity

William & Mary presents TribeCTF 2024, their inaugural Capture The Flag competition organized by the W&M CyberSecurity Center, in partnership with ManTech International.? ? ?? Prizes:? 1st Place: $5,000? 2nd Place: $3,000? 3rd Place: $1,000 ? ?? Test your skills in: -?Reverse Engineering -?Coding -?Forensics -?Cryptography -?And more! ? ?? Participate solo or in teams of up to 4 members? ?? All skill levels welcome - from beginners to experts! ? ?? Oct 4th-6th, 2024?| ?? SWEM Library, William & Mary (Co-located with &hacks) Ready to capture the flag and win big? Register now: https://tribectf.cs.wm.edu

PatriotCTF is a beginner-friendly capture-the-flag competition hosted by GMU’s cybersecurity club, MasonCC. All are welcome to participate, including students and security professionals. Challenges will range from beginner to expert, so there should be something for everyone. This is a jeopardy-style CTF, meaning there will be various challenges from the different categories described below. Compete to better develop different cybersecurity skillsets and compete for prizes including OSCPs, Corellium accounts, swag and cash! Register here: https://lnkd.in/eKSVCCdB #CTF #GMU #VCYS

There are less than 2 weeks left until the 2024 CCI Internship & Job Fair on September 17th! We asked CCI Project Manager Kendall Beebe several valuable questions for students and employers interested in the fair, tune in to hear her advice. ??? Registration is still open for both employers and students! ?? Check out the link below to learn more: https://lnkd.in/e2rjdCwW - #cybersecurity?#cci?#internshipfair?#jobfair?#virtualjobfair?#cyberworkforce?#cyberstudents?#jobinterviewtips20m

? STUDENT OPPORTUNITY ? The Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI) and CTEWorkforce are offering an opportunity to mentor a high school student interested in cybersecurity through the TEEM? program. As a mentor, you’ll help your student grow in cyber knowledge and soft skills while developing your leadership abilities. Meetings are one hour per week, with no prep required. This is a great way to enhance your resume and receive a certificate from CCI. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, September 25, 2024, with the program starting on October 1, 2024. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gSC6CvHV. For questions, contact zach@cteworkforce.

VCyS’s Executive Director, Zobair Wali, has been invited to speak at the Afghanistan Young Leaders Congress, "Saving Democratic Afghanistan: Ways Forward." The event is scheduled for September 16, 2024, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.. Zobair Wali will contribute to discussions on securing a democratic future for Afghanistan by addressing the pivotal role of technology in this process. #technology #democracy

?? Save the Date! ?? Don't miss CVCSA’s first speaker series event of the season on September 16th, 2024, at CNU’s Freeman Center (Room 202)! We're thrilled to welcome Casey Dye, ODU alum, who will be diving into a must-hear topic. Bring your curiosity and questions—we’re excited to have you join us! ? Food provided ? Zoom link available Register here to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/eA7jhrMY #CVCSA #Cybersecurity #SpeakerSeries #CNU #ODU #AI