Fort Gordon Cyber District

CyberPatriot XV: Registration Closes
2022-10-05

CyberPatriot XV: Round 1
2022-10-14 - 2022-10-16

WorkForces Cohort 7 Orientation
2022-10-24
GACC WorkForces
Qualified applicants will receive the training and skills necessary to advance along a career pathway to full-time employment in IT and cybersecurity occupations.

Whether you’re a veteran, military spouse or transitioning service member, the Georgia Cyber Center WorkForces Program is designed to help you as you embark into the next chapter of your life after the military. The WorkForces Program will work with individuals who meet these criteria to increase or refine skills in IT and cybersecurity with formal training and work-based learning programs to build resumes, enhance marketability and prepare you for full-time employment in middle/high skilled occupations for life after the military.
The WorkForces Program will assist veterans and military spouses who want to improve their family’s life after the military by providing in demand, full-time IT and cybersecurity opportunities. Through the Georgia Cyber Center WorkForces Program, you will receive the training and skills necessary to advance along a career pathway to full-time employment in IT and cybersecurity occupations right here in the CSRA community.
The Georgia Cyber Center WorkForces Program is funded by a grant from the Department of Labor devoted to the economic success of the CSRA community by reskilling and upskilling veterans and military spouses for information technology and cybersecurity opportunities throughout the area.

CyberPatriot XV: Round 2
2022-11-04 - 2022-11-06

NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference
2022-12-05 - 2022-12-06

CyberPatriot XV: State Round
2022-12-09 - 2022-12-11

CyberPatriot XV: Semifinals
2023-01-20 - 2023-01-21

eCYBERMISSION Registration Closes
2023-01-25
More information can be found at: https://www.ecybermission.com/ImportantDates

eCYBERMISSION Mission Folder Submission Deadline
2023-03-01

Columbia County Career & College Expo
2023-03-09

eCYBERMISSION Virtual
2023-03-15 - 2023-03-29

CyberPatriot XV: NATIONAL FINALS
2023-03-17 - 2023-03-21

eCYBERMISSION Regionals
2023-04-24 - 2023-04-28

eCYBERMISSION Nationals
2023-06-15 - 2023-06-30
Will occur some time in mid to late June. National finalist will be announced on May 5th, 2023,
More information can be found at: https://www.ecybermission.com/ImportantDates

TechNet Augusta 2023
2023-08-14 - 2023-08-17
2022’s event was a success, being the largest ever seen, with over 5,000 participants.
The next TechNet will be held at the Augusta Marriott from August 14th to 17th, 2023. More information can be found at: https://events.afcea.org/Augusta23/Public/enter.aspx.

STEMfest
2024-09-19 11:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center, 100 Grace Hopper Lane, Augusta, GA, 30901, United States
Cyber Georgia® STEMfest is presented by the Georgia Cyber Innovation & Training Center and the Cyber Fusion Innovation Center.
The goal is to connect students to the vast ecosystem of STEM and cyber career paths. We do this through two awesome days spent on our campus, each year. In the spring, we welcome middle school students for a packed day of activities on campus. In the autumn, we welcome high school students for a focused and exciting day on campus. Between these two days, we directly engage with more than 200 students. This important outreach is an essential part of the Georgia Cyber Center and Cyber Fusion Innovation Center’s mission.
Our September 2024 event is up next. We will welcome more than 100 high school students for a day filled with hacking, learning, networking, and fun!

Security Onion Fundamentals for Analysts and Administrators
2024-09-30 08:00 - 2024-10-03 17:00
This four-day course is geared for analysts and administrators of Security Onion. Students will gain a foundational understanding of the platform – how to architect, deploy, and manage their Security Onion grid.
Security Onion Solutions instructors have years of experience in threat hunting, enterprise security monitoring, and log management. They have worked in real-world operational security roles, engineered monitoring strategies and solutions, and handled real-world incidents. They bring their practical experience to the classroom, enabling students in both theory and hands-on application to hunt adversaries in environments large and small.
Course Description: This four-day course is geared for analysts and administrators of Security Onion. Students will gain a foundational understanding of the platform – how to architect, deploy, and manage their Security Onion grid. The course also covers major analyst workflows, reinforced through real-world case studies.
Knowledge/Experience/Prerequisites: Security Onion Essentials HERE (2 hours; free) Students should have a basic understanding of networks, TCP/IP, and standard protocols such as DNS, HTTP, SSL, etc. Knowledge/experience with Linux is recommended, but not required.
What attendees need to bring: Laptops and coursebooks will be provided to students. Students may want to bring writing utensils to take notes in their course books.
The course also covers major analyst workflows, reinforced through real-world case studies. (Discounts are available for active-duty US Military, active US Federal civilian employees, as well as active members of ISSA and Infragard. E-mail info@bsidesaugusta.org for details.)

BSidesAugusta Training
2024-09-30 09:00 - 2024-10-03 17:00 | Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center, 100 Grace Hopper Lane, Augusta, GA, 30901, United States
All events are ticketed, and the full schedule with ticketing options can be found at [bsidesaugusta.org] (https://bsidesaugusta.org

Windows Internals for Security Analysts
2024-10-02 09:00 - 2024-10-03 16:00
Trainer Bios: Adam Duby has twelve years experience in cyber security across operational, research, and academic roles with specialties in digital forensics and Windows malware analysis. He led an operational malware analysis cell before serving as an assistant professor of computer science at West Point (United States Military Academy). At West Point, Adam instructed courses in digital forensics and cyber security engineering. Additionally, he acts as an adjunct professor at Norwich University, where he developed and taught the malware forensics curriculum. Adam received his Ph.D. from the University of Colorado where he researched malware classification using machine learning.
Course Description: This immersive hands-on training is a deep dive into the inner workings of Windows with an emphasis on security topics. Guided by the instructor, participants will write and compile programs using C/C++, then inspect the compiled binaries in IDA/Ghidra to examine the internals of some of the most prevalent Win32 API calls. We will examine executables and subsystem DLLs in IDA to gain insight into their functionality and trace function calls from user space into native system calls. Malware use cases are explored with emphasis on interactions with the kernel. Lab topics include DLL injection, process injection, hooking, handle tables, Heaven’s gate, and more. Some Python and PowerShell is used to examine runtime behavior and explore system artifacts. Participants will acquire enhanced proficiency in explaining host-based behaviors and software reverse engineering techniques tailored for Windows environments. Code and lab walkthroughs will be provided.
Knowledge/Experience/Prerequisites: Participants should have some basic knowledge of C or C++ programming. Some exposure to reverse engineering and x64-86 assembly would be helpful, though not required.
What attendees need to bring: Laptop w/ Windows 11, IDA (Free), and Visual Studios 2022 installed (or an equivalent Windows VM)
Price: $499
Registration Deadline: 9/28/2024
REGISTER HERE

AI SecureOps: Attacking & Defending GenAI Applications and Services
2024-10-02 09:00 - 2024-10-03 17:00
Trainer Bio: Abhinav Singh is an esteemed cybersecurity leader & researcher with over a decade of experience across technology leaders, financial institutions, and as an independent trainer and consultant. Author of “Metasploit Penetration Testing Cookbook” and “Instant Wireshark Starter,” his contributions span patents, open-source tools, and numerous publications. Recognized in security portals and digital platforms, Abhinav is a sought-after speaker & trainer at international conferences like Black Hat, RSA, DEFCON, BruCon and many more, where he shares his deep industry insights and innovative approaches in cybersecurity. He also leads multiple AI security groups at CSA, responsible for coming up with cutting-edge whitepapers and industry reports around safety and security of GenAI.
Course Description: By 2026, Gartner, Inc. predicts that over 80% of enterprises will engage with GenAI models, up from less than 5% in 2023. This rapid adoption presents a new challenge for security professionals. To bring you up to speed, this training provides essential GenAI and LLM security skills through an immersive CTF-styled framework. Delve into sophisticated techniques for mitigating LLM threats, engineering robust defense mechanisms, and operationalizing LLM agents, preparing them to address the complex security challenges posed by the rapid expansion of GenAI technologies. You will be provided with access to a live playground with custom built AI applications replicating real-world attack scenarios.
The course focuses on safeguarding both public GenAI services and proprietary enterprise LLM solutions. You will dive deep into creating specialized models to tackle unique security issues and also to deploy defense strategies across GenAI supply chain, utilizing both open-source and custom tools. This dual approach ensures comprehensive coverage of “securing GenAI technologies” alongside “leveraging GenAI for enhancing security”. Mastering these two dimensions is crucial for developing sophisticated defense infrastructures in enterprise environments.
This training will also cover the completely new segment of ethics and trustworthiness in GenAI services. Unlike traditional cybersecurity verticals, these unique challenges such as bias detection, managing risky behaviors, and implementing mechanisms for tracking information are going to be the key challenges for enterprise security teams. The sections will explore complex scenarios related to access rights and data privacy protection, ensuring secure usage of sensitive data in LLM application development(practical labs).
Price: $649 (Discounts are available for active duty US Military and active US Federal civilian employees. E-mail info@bsidesaugusta.org for details.)
Registration Deadline: 9/30/2024
REGISTER HERE

Beginner Capture the Flag (CTF) and Hackathon with Tech Happy Hour
2024-10-02 17:00 - 21:00 | Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center, 100 Grace Hopper Lane, Augusta, GA, 30901, United States
Join us at the Clubhou.se at the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center for a free Capture the Flag event.

Official CTF Soft Start and Mini Conference
2024-10-04 17:00 - 20:00 | Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center, 100 Grace Hopper Lane, Augusta, GA, 30901, United States
Hosted by Hack Augusta at the Clubhou.se located in the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center.

BSidesAugusta Conference
2024-10-05 07:45 - 17:00 | Harrison Education Commons, 1301 R.A Dent Blvd, augusta, 30901, United States
We welcome all information security professionals, students, and enthusiasts to the eleventh annual BSidesAugusta! For the ninth year, the Saturday conference will be held at Augusta University’s awesome Harrison Education Commons Building on R.A. Dent Blvd!
We are excited to welcome Robert M. Lee, founder and CEO of Dragos as our morning keynote! His keynote will be simulcast from Track 1 to Tracks 2, 3, and 4.
The year’s conference will host three tracks of mostly technical talks and one four hour workshop upstairs.
Our official CTF sponsor is the local RunCode.ninja team, who will be hosting the CTF from the Track 4 room. This CTF will present a number of challenges which are sure to challenge noobs and greybeards alike! Come join the RunCode team and hack all the things! Watch the RunCode.ninja (@runcode_ninja) social media for teasers and more information. Bring your own laptop if you want to participate. For more details about the CTF, click here.
Location: Harrison Education Commons at Augusta University
BSidesAugusta 2024 Tickets, Sat, Oct 5, 2024 at 7:45 AM | Eventbrite
– Cost: $35 – $649

CyberPatriot Summer Camp 2025 (Standard)
2025-06-23 - 2025-06-27 | Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center, 100 Grace Hopper Lane, Augusta, GA, 30901, United States
Join us for an exciting in-person event at the Georgia Cyber Innovation & Training Center in Augusta, GA, USA. Our 2025 CyberPatriot Standard Camp will be FREE to all campers! Get ready to dive into the world of cybersecurity and have a blast at our summer camp! Whether you’re a beginner or a tech-savvy pro, this camp is perfect for all levels of experience. Learn from industry experts, participate in hands-on activities, and sharpen your skills in a fun and engaging environment. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to expand your knowledge and make new friends who share your passion for cybersecurity. See you at the CyberPatriot Summer Camp!

CyberPatriot Summer Camp 2025 (Advanced)
2025-07-14 - 2025-07-18
Join us for an exciting in-person event at the Georgia Cyber Innovation & Training Center in Augusta, GA, USA. Our 2025 CyberPatriot Advanced Camp will be FREE to all campers! Get ready to dive into the world of cybersecurity and have a blast at our summer camp! Whether you’re a beginner or a tech-savvy pro, this camp is perfect for all levels of experience. Learn from industry experts, participate in hands-on activities, and sharpen your skills in a fun and engaging environment. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to expand your knowledge and make new friends who share your passion for cybersecurity. See you at the CyberPatriot Summer Camp!

BSidesAugusta Cybersecurity Conference
2025-10-25 - 2025-10-27
The Southeast’s top cybersecurity event for networking, CTF challenges, and talks from cyber pros

STEM Career Connections
2025-10-27 - 2025-11-14
Virtual industry showcase featuring leaders from cybersecurity, nuclear, and manufacturing sectors.

IoT Security Training
2025-11-17 - 2025-11-20
Four-day hands-on cybersecurity course at USC Aiken — free, DHS/FEMA funded

AI & Cyber Innovation Week
2026-02-02 - 2026-02-07
USC Aiken hosts lectures and workshops on AI, ethics, and cybersecurity trends

CTAE Professional Development Bootcamp
2026-06-01 - 2026-07-31
A five-day training for Georgia IT educators to align teaching with End-of-Pathway Assessments.
