Connecticut Education Network

Thank you for joining us at CEN Connect 2026!

We’re excited to share that the full conference photo gallery is now available, including the professional portraits taken during the event. If you had your portrait taken, be sure to browse the gallery to find and download your photo!

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1k8414wmcZq7mdFSnAa5H0mPNlMOe9tpW?usp=sharing

Excited to feature the Coventry Public Schools Student IT Team at our conference presenting:

“Empowering Students Through Authentic IT Support and Technology Leadership.”

These students are leading real IT work, supporting their schools, and showing what student-driven technology leadership can look like in K-12 education.

📣 The full program for CEN Connect 2026 is live!

CEN and our Engagement & Development Advisory Council are excited to share the complete agenda for the CEN Member Conference, taking place May 6–7 at the Connecticut Convention Center.

This year’s program features a dynamic mix of sessions led by fellow CEN members, alongside insights from industry experts, focused on the challenges and opportunities shaping education, research, and government networks.

⏰ Early Bird pricing ends March 31—now’s the perfect time to register.

👉 View the agenda
https://events.ctedunet.net/event/f11e86c5-e3a7-4e21-b2a8-2a31f6561030/agenda
👉 Register for the conference
https://events.ctedunet.net/

Join us for a content-rich program you won’t want to miss!

Join our team! CEN, through UConn Information Technology Services (ITS), is seeking two (2) Network Engineers to join our Network Services team. Reporting to the Network Services Manager, you’ll manage a Tier 2 service-provider network offering services such as dedicated internet, internet, exchange peering, content caching, l2/3 VPNs, cloud connect onramps, managed firewall, hosted DNS, content filtering, and more.

To review qualifications and learn more, visit: https://jobs.hr.uconn.edu/en-us/job/499335/network-engineer-senior-network-engineer

CEN is launching the development of our next five-year Strategic Plan. We are inviting you to take part in shaping our network’s future!

We are hosting 5 different workshops from January to March and would love if our members could join us in gathering input, exploring opportunities, and collaborating on a shared path forward.

Register for a Regional Strategic Planning Workshop today!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevmWUXATFLAzp_sFsNq30fP_CdX2y96ORDETo0fNuC3E2Lvg/viewform

Workshop Details:
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (lunch provided!)
• January 27 – Norwich Public Schools (Kelly Middle School)
• January 29 – Wilton Public Schools (Wilton High School)
• February 12 – EdAdvance, Litchfield
• February 26 – Middletown Emergency Management & Training Facility
• March 17 – Eastern Connecticut State University

Warmest wishes from CEN for a cheerful holiday season! May your days be filled with relaxation, joy, and time spent with your favorite people❄️✨

𝐂𝐓𝐍𝐆 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐭 5𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐠

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Cyber threats continue to evolve, and our response must keep pace. Last month, the Connecticut National Guard hosted the 5th annual Cyber Nutmeg at Central Connecticut State University. In partnership with the Connecticut Education Network (CEN), the event brought together military, academic, government, and private sector partners to enhance our state's cyber defense posture.

Keynote speakers included Maj. Gen. Francis Evon, Col. Cameron Sprague, and Maj. Joel Fulsang, each of whom offered strategic insights into the evolving threat landscape and the importance of strengthening cyber readiness across all levels of government and infrastructure.

Participants included municipal leaders, education officials, business stakeholders, and IT and cybersecurity professionals. They took part in a National Guard-led tabletop exercise, received briefings from federal and state agencies, and attended targeted training sessions focused on the most pressing cybersecurity risks facing Connecticut today. The event also featured networking opportunities and sponsor exhibits, reinforcing the importance of collaboration across sectors.

Cyber Nutmeg reflects our shared commitment to protecting data, defending critical infrastructure, and preparing our workforce for the challenges of the digital domain. The Connecticut National Guard remains at the forefront of these efforts, working directly with communities to ensure a secure and resilient future for our state.

Live at Cyber Nutmeg 2025! 📢
Thank you Central Connecticut State University for hosting us!

Join the CEN Team! CEN, through The University of Connecticut (UConn) Information Technology Services (ITS), has an amazing opportunity for a dynamic Senior Level Network Engineer and Manager to join our team.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of networking technology, supporting a Tier 2 service-provider network that delivers critical services across Connecticut—including Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), MPLS VPNs, managed firewalls, hosted DNS, content filtering, internet exchange peering, content caching, and more. As a technical expert, you will play a vital role in bridging operational support between the engineering team and connected sites statewide.

To review qualifications and learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/ePNwwebs

🚨Last call! Submit your breakout session proposal for the 2025 Cyber Nutmeg conference by August 15. Share your cybersecurity expertise and join us October 10 at CCSU - approved speakers receive free registration! 💻🔐

Cyber Nutmeg 2025