Coastal Virginia Cybersecurity Student Association - CVCSA

❗ Speaker Series Has Returned ❗

Join Rodney Hopkins for an insightful presentation at Norfolk State University. In his presentation, he will discuss the tools for success that you can use to get into the cybersecurity field.

Register Here: https://forms.gle/wQ47ivwFUsBXXaLbA

Get ready for CyberForge 2024!

Our CTF competition winners are in for a treat with this incredible prize list!

Note - Registration is now closed!

‼️Speaker Spotlight‼️

Excited for Huralain’s closing keynote at CyberForge 2024! Join us as she explores the world of CTF competitions and delves into the dynamic challenges of the cybersecurity landscape. Gain insights from real-world case studies and be inspired to embrace CTFs for excellence in cybersecurity. Don't miss this opportunity to shape the future of cybersecurity together!

Register Here: https://www.cyberforge.cvcsa-cyber.org/registration

‼️Speaker Spotlight‼️

Dive into the world of federal cybersecurity with Nikkia Henderson! Join her insightful presentation, ‘See Yourself in Federal Cyber: Unlocking the Federal Hiring Process to Get You Hired,’ where she demystifies the federal hiring process, shares tips on crafting resumes, and helps identify cybersecurity positions. A valuable session for students, graduates, and professionals venturing into the public sector. Don’t miss out!

Registration Link: https://cyberforge.cvcsa-cyber.org/registration

Join us at CyberForge 2024 for a profound exploration of real-world OSINT applications with Len, a distinguished cybersecurity investigator. Benefit from his 30+ years of diverse expertise. An invaluable opportunity to learn from a cybersecurity professional.

Register Here: https://www.cyberforge.cvcsa-cyber.org/registration

Exciting news! Join Nick Berrie on a journey From Hacker To Security Professional at CyberForge 2024. Gain valuable insights into offensive cybersecurity, exploring career paths, essential skills, and ethical considerations. Don't miss this opportunity to navigate the dynamic landscape of cybersecurity.

Register Here: https://www.cyberforge.cvcsa-cyber.org/registration

Excited to have Joe Hudson share his expertise at our upcoming conference! Join us to gain valuable insights on navigating cybersecurity careers and job searches. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from Joe at CyberForge 2024!

Register Here: https://www.cyberforge.cvcsa-cyber.org/registration

Exciting News for Virginia Cyber Students! Civilian Cyber is accepting mentor applications for the spring session of their Technology Enabled Engagement with Mentoring (TEEM) program.

This program is an 8-week peer-mentoring initiative connecting college students in cybersecurity with high school mentees interested in entering this field. Help shape the next generation of professionals, gain leadership experience, and boost your resume with a digital certificate endorsed by CCI. Open to third year students and above at accredited Virginia colleges and universities. Apply by Jan 19th as the program kicks off on Jan 29th.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now at civiliancyber.com/teem-mentor.
Questions? Reach out to Zach Becka at [email protected].

Warmest wishes for a season filled with joy and laughter! 🎄✨ May your holidays be merry and bright, surrounded by the ones you love.

Continuing our commitment to bridging the gap between students and the workforce, we are thrilled to announce our esteemed sponsors for 2024. Thanks to all our amazing sponsors and partners for making this event possible. Join us in 2024 to , , and explore and opportunities.

Registration Link - https://www.cyberforge.cvcsa-cyber.org/
Date - Feb 10th and 11th.


Coastal Virginia Cybersecurity Student Association (CVCSA), Tidewater Community College, CoVA Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI), MITRE, Virginia Cyber Range, G2 Ops, Inc., Assura, Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), CivilianCyber, FTI - Frontier Technology Inc, ODU Brooks Crossing Innovation Lab, Tata Communications, MetaCTF Inc.

Thank you to everyone who attended our November Speaker Series event with special guest speaker, John DePalma, hosted by CVCSA and ACM at College of William & Mary for an insightful discussion about his journey from being an automotive mechanic to the deputy CISO of one of the largest insurance and risk management companies in world.

We are excited to announce that ACM, Association for Computing Machinery at William and Mary College has officially ratified the CVCSA charter as part of the Coastal VA CyberConnect initiative. We are looking forward to this new chapter of collaboration to help students in our community!

CVCSA 🤝 ACM, Association for Computing Machinery