❗ 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
Virginia Cybersecurity Students (VCyS)
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Empowering Virginia's Future Cyber Leaders
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Virginia Cybersecurity Students (VCyS) reposted this
A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors for making CyberForge 2025 a reality! #CVCSA #CyberForge2025 #Cybersecurity
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🚀 The WiCyS Virtual Conference is back in 2025! 🌍✨ Join us for 27 live sessions, 5 recorded keynotes, and an exclusive virtual career fair—all accessible from anywhere. Mark your calendars for April 9-10, 2025, 🔗 Register now – https://ow.ly/EPmq50UZnNx #WiCyS2025
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Virginia Cybersecurity Students (VCyS) reposted this
I’m giving away one CompTIA #PenTest+ (PT0-002) voucher. Qualifications: 1. You must be a Cybersecurity or Cyber Operations major at a public university or community college in coastal Virginia. 2. You must be registered for CyberForge 2025, hosted by the Coastal Virginia Cybersecurity Student Association (CVCSA). Event Link - https://lnkd.in/eEBvrTC4 To apply, fill out the form below. The selected recipient will be contacted by February 14th. Application Link: https://lnkd.in/eFVmevf8 Deadline - February,13th 2025
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Only 5 days left for Early-Bird registration for CyberForge 2025! Register today to be apart of a cybersecurity student-led event that you don't want to miss! Register here: https://lnkd.in/em2NDm2S
‼️ Early-Bird Registration for CyberForge 2025 is Ending Soon ‼️ Don't miss our annual conference and CTF event at Christopher Newport University in the David Student Union Ballroom on March 22-23, 2025. On day one, come listen to industry professionals give insight on how you can bridge the gap between the classroom and the cybersecurity workforce. On day 2, compete in a team based CTF event to test your technical knowledge. Early Bird Registration Ends on January 31st: Student: $10 General: $20 Register here: https://lnkd.in/em2NDm2S #cybersecurity #conference #ctf #virginia #cci #cnu #comptia #afcea #hak5 #cvcsa #cyberforge
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Attention, Virginia students! Are you interested in capture the flag competitions? Register by Feb. 1 for the 6th International Country-to-Country Capture the Flag (C2C-CTF) cybersecurity competition. CCI will provide travel grants to Boston, MA to students in the CCI network of higher education institutions who reach the finals. ⏳ Registration Deadline: Feb. 1, 2025. 🏆 Qualifiers: Feb. 7-9, 2025 (fully virtual) 🎯 Finals: July 7-9, 2025 (in-person Boston, USA) More information: https://lnkd.in/eQyePScM
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Virginia Cybersecurity Students (VCyS) reposted this
Applications are open for the Spring 2025 Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) Cyber Security Internship. This paid 12-14 week internship provides students the unique opportunity to use their cyber security knowledge and technical skills to work on challenging real-world national security issues. It is funded by an Experiential Learning Grant provided by the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI) and executed by George Mason University – Costello College of Business. https://lnkd.in/e_Be6Vm5 #CyberSecurityInternship #Spring2025Internship #CyberSecurity #ExperientialLearning #NationalSecurity #TechCareers
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Virginia Cybersecurity Students (VCyS) reposted this
‼️ Early-Bird Registration for CyberForge 2025 is Ending Soon ‼️ Don't miss our annual conference and CTF event at Christopher Newport University in the David Student Union Ballroom on March 22-23, 2025. On day one, come listen to industry professionals give insight on how you can bridge the gap between the classroom and the cybersecurity workforce. On day 2, compete in a team based CTF event to test your technical knowledge. Early Bird Registration Ends on January 31st: Student: $10 General: $20 Register here: https://lnkd.in/em2NDm2S #cybersecurity #conference #ctf #virginia #cci #cnu #comptia #afcea #hak5 #cvcsa #cyberforge
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Virginia Cybersecurity Students (VCyS) reposted this
Northeastern University is proud to host the 6th International Country-to-Country Capture the Flag (C2C-CTF) cybersecurity competition! If you love CTFs and want to compete on a global stage, **go ahead and register now!** ⏳ Registration Deadline: February 1, 2025. 🏆 Qualifiers: February 7-9, 2025 (fully virtual) 🎯 Finals: July 7-9, 2025 (in-person Boston, USA) You can find all the information here: https://lnkd.in/dXw6A_MW 🛠 We are also actively seeking corporate sponsorships! This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your cutting-edge technology, highlight your unique work culture, or connect with some of the brightest young minds in cybersecurity early on in their career. If you're interested, reach out to us at c2cctf@northeastern.edu. Khoury College of Computer Sciences Northeastern University #cybersecurity #CTF
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Boost Your Cybersecurity Resume by Mentoring a High School Student This Spring! Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI) has partnered again with CTEWorkforce to give Virginia college juniors and seniors an opportunity to participate in the eight-week Technology Enabled Engagement and Mentoring ™ (TEEM) program. There, you will mentor high school students who are interested in studying cybersecurity or a similar field. As a college mentor, you will help mentees strengthen their professional soft skills, learn insights about the cybersecurity world, and gain a sneak peek into college life. Mentor meetings are only one hour per week, based on your schedule, and led by the high school students. TEEM is a great way to introduce students to the professional cybersecurity field, while also enhancing your resume with a certificate signed by CCI. College mentors will also be provided with a $100 Amazon gift card upon program completion. The application deadline is Monday, January 27, 2025. The program will begin on Monday, February 3, 2025, and run until Friday, March 28, 2025. Contact the TEEM program coordinator at zach@cteworkforce.com, if you have any questions. To apply, visit https://lnkd.in/gSC6CvHV.
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