Virginia Cyber Range

🐶🐾 Happy International Corgi Day!

Our CyberSafe AI corgi isn’t just adorable. It’s helping students learn about artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and responsible technology use.

Through the CyberSafe AI curriculum and interactive game, students can explore:

✨ Generative AI fundamentals
✨ Real-world AI applications and risks
✨ Cybersecurity concepts in an AI-enabled world
✨ Safe and responsible AI use

Educators can access free resources, including lesson plans, slides, quizzes, and interactive game challenges.

Because every learning adventure is better with a corgi sidekick.

Learn more:
https://www.virginiacyberrange.org/courseware/cybersafe-ai

The 2026 NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference is now accepting proposals.

If you are building cybersecurity curriculum, leading student programs, or exploring new ways to engage learners, this is a chance to share your work with a national audience.

This year’s theme focuses on expanding pathways and strengthening the cybersecurity workforce through K12 education.

Submissions are open through June 5, 2026.

Learn more and submit: https://www.k12cybersecurityconference.org/call-for-proposals-2026

Cybersecurity education is constantly evolving, and educators are finding new ways to prepare students for real-world careers.

The Cybersecurity Education Conference (VACyberEduCon26) brings together educators, government professionals, and industry partners to share ideas, resources, and strategies that support student success.

Join us July 14–15 in Alexandria, Virginia.

Learn more:
https://www.vacybereducon.org/

Your password is your first line of defense against cyber threats.

This World Password Day, take a few simple steps to stay safer online:
• Don’t reuse passwords across accounts
• Use a password manager to keep track of them
• Update older or weak passwords

Strong habits make a real difference over time.

Find more tips and resources at https://www.getcybersmart.org

Think about the educator who has made a real difference in cybersecurity education.

The Virginia Cybersecurity Educator Award recognizes faculty who are building programs, supporting students, and opening doors to new opportunities.

Know someone who should be recognized? Learn more and nominate them:

https://www.vacybereducon.org/educator-award/

Do you have a student who is planning to study or work in cybersecurity after graduation?

Virginia Cyber Signing Day is a chance to recognize graduating seniors taking the next step into cybersecurity education, military service, or careers in the field.

Know a student who should be recognized? Learn more and nominate them:

https://www.vacybereducon.org/virginia-cyber-signing-day/

Have a cybersecurity lesson, activity, or program that works well with your students?

We’re looking for educators and professionals to share ideas at VACyberEduCon26.

If you have something others could learn from, consider submitting a proposal. Sessions can be workshops, presentations, panels, short talks, or Birds of a Feather discussions.

Join us July 14–15 in Alexandria, Virginia.

Submit your proposal:
https://www.vacybereducon.org/call-for-proposals/

Call for Proposals – VACyberEduCon26 This year’s theme, Blueprints for the Future: Building Together for a Secure Tomorrow, highlights the importance of collaboration across education, industry, and government to strengthen cybersecurity education and workforce development.We invite proposals that advance cybersecurity education for ...

If you’re looking for a virtual cybersecurity event this month, WiCyS Virtual 2026: Live…From Everywhere (April 22–23) offers a flexible way to learn and connect.

The event includes 29 new sessions, keynote recordings, a virtual career fair, and one month of on-demand access.

A good option for students, educators, and professionals across the cybersecurity community.

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