Events – Virtual Institute of Cyber Operation and Research

September2024

“Internship Opportunities and Cybersecurity Competitions” We will share information regarding internship opportunities and offer Q&A for students interested in interning with Griffiss Institute (GI) or the DoD and many more opportunities.

TBDVirtual

Upcoming Events

September2024

TBDVirtual

Past Events

May2024

“VICOR 2^nd Annual Research Showcase”This showcase will include students from the programs 1st and 2nd cohort of students. The students will be presenting their research projects to mentors, and representatives from Griffiss Institute (GI), AirForce Research Lab (AFRL), and many more distinguished officials.

9-10amVirtual

March2024

“Cyber Risk Management & Insurance” SeminarDr. Elisabeth Dubois, a Cyber Risk Specialist at the New York Municipal Insurance Reciprocal (NYMIR), will explore in this seminar the landscape of cyber risk, including emerging threats and vulnerabilities in local government and will delve into the role of cyber insurance in transferring and mitigating risk, offering practical guidance on selecting appropriate coverage and maximizing its effectiveness.

9-10amVirtual

March2024

“AI and the Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape” SeminarMr. Emin Caliskan, a globally recognized cybersecurity and tech expert, the founder, and director of Peak Cyber Institute, a leading cyber security training and career consultancy company. The talk will equip students with practical knowledge about utilizing AI for cybersecurity, risks posed by AI-powered hacking, and key skills to cultivate through their academic programs. Attendees will be better prepared to tackle emerging cyber threats and make a positive impact in the field.

9-10amVirtual

March2024

“Securing the Final Frontier” SeminarDr. Jacob Oakley, DSc, a cybersecurity professional and author with 17 years of experience, and expert on offensive cybersecurity, cyber warfare, and space system cybersecurity, has advised Department of Defense (DoD) and Fortune 500 executives on strategic mitigation of risks and threats to globally distributed, multi-domain network architectures. This talk will introduce the audience to cybersecurity for space concepts and complexities. We will then leverage that foundational understanding to cover misconceptions at the intersection of the space and cyber domains.

9-10amVirtual

March2024

“Resume and LinkedIn” SeminarThe office of Career Advisor at Florida International University will share resources about LinkedIn & resume customization tips for students.

9-10amVirtual

February2024

“USA Job Search and Interview Process” SeminarThe speaker for this seminar is Mr. Emmitt Keenan from Office of Personnel Management (OPM) at Florida International University. He will share about USA job search and interview processes.

9-10amVirtual

February2024

“VICOR Virtual Career Fair”This VICOR virtual career fair will provide an opportunity for students to learn about U.S. government defense agencies and defense industry, and how to interact with recruiters and employers about different roles and job opportunities in the defense sector.

9-10amVirtual

November2023

“Space Domain Offensive Cybersecurity” SeminarMr. Tim Fake, a cybersecurity consultant with Optive Security, he has over eight years of experience in Software Engineering, Securing Critical Applications, penetration testing and Network Administration, including Monitoring Network logs for intrusions and running daily internal security audits. He will share about the use of offensive cybersecurity to make sure that the security features on devices that travel to space have been implemented and are secure from threats.

9-10amVirtual

November2023

“Game Theory for Cyber Security” SeminarDr. Ahmed Hemida, a Postdoc Fellow at DEVCOM Army Research Lab, will share about his works on developing cyber deception using game theory and AI techniques contributing to the network security research efforts. Game Theory provides a unique approach to understanding and enhancing network security by mathematically modeling and analyzing the strategic interactions between attackers and defenders. It has been used extensively in recent years to address a multitude of security scenarios and issues.

9-10amVirtual

November2023

“Cyber Threats & the Underground” SeminarMrs. Stacey A. Wright, the Director of Cyber Threat Intelligence at CyberWA, teaches graduate cybersecurity and threat intelligence courses at the University of Albany, State University of New York. She works with multiple partners and stakeholders around the world, she will share about her work and how her work and specialty working with law enforcement is associated with cyber threats and the underground.

9-10amVirtual

November2023

“A day in a Security Operations Center” SeminarMr. Omer Arslan, the co-founder of several organizations, including National Cyber Group, LetsDefend, CyberNow Labs, and Black Kite. His work experience spans over a decade and showcases his expertise in the field of cybersecurity, he will share his experience and expertise in a security operations center.

9-10amVirtual

26 & 29

October2023

“Dr. Boom- Capture The Flag (CTF) competition”This CTF is organized by the Air Force Research Lab and Griffiss Institute. This unique event is reserved solely for VICEROY students, with limited participation slots available only for teams from UAlbany and FIU.

9-10amVirtual

October2023

“Government, Military or Private Sector Career Paths: Insider Perspective” SeminarMr. Benjamin Loader, a Senior Lead Technologist with Booz Allen Hamilton, is a United States Army Veteran, was an Offensive Cyber Operations and Capabilities Development Analyst, and a GS15 Mission Coordinator at Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) will share his knowledge or skills with students going into the cyber domain in the government, military, or private sectors.

9-10amVirtual

13-14

October2023

“Cyber 9/12 Competition” Cyber 9/12 is a one-of-a-kind competition designed to provide students across academic disciplines, with a deeper understanding of the policy challenges associated with cyber crisis and conflict. We will be leading the UAlbany team in their participation in the upcoming Cyber 9/12 Competition. The competition takes place in NYC from October 13-14, 2023, and is hosted by Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs

9-10amVirtual

October2023

9-10amVirtual

April2023

“VICOR Annual Research Showcase”The VICOR students will be showcasing and presenting their research projects to mentors, and representatives from Griffiss Institute (GI), AirForce Research Lab (AFRL), and many more distinguished officials.

9-10amVirtual

April2023

“Hack-A-Sat – Simulating Innovation through Competition”Hack-A-Sat is a Capture the Flag (CTF) competition designed to inspire the world’s top cybersecurity talent to develop the skills necessary to help reduce vulnerabilities and build more secure space systems. This competition will feature distinguished research scientists from the Airforce Research Lab: Rachel Mann and Stephen Colenzo and Steve Wood from Cromulence LLC.

9-10amVirtual

March2023

9-10amVirtual

March2023

“Professional Development Workshop – Federal Jobs and Internships”Are you ready to begin your federal job search as an engineering major? Look no further! We will provide you with a variety of tips that will help you.

9-10amVirtual

March2023

“Career Development – LinkedIn/Resume for Engineering” WorkshopMr. Rodolfo Preciado, a Career Advisor in the College of Engineering & Computing at Florida International University will share resources about LinkedIn & resume customization tips for engineering majors.

9-10amVirtual

March2023

“Cyber Threat Automation & Monitoring (CTAM) System”Mr. Santosh Joshi is a Research Specialist II at Applied Research Center (ARC) at Florida International University (FIU), he will share about the CTAM System, a Cyberspace Test Technology for T & E purposes to monitor and analyze the mission performance of a System Under Test (SUT) during cyber-attacks.

9-10amVirtual

February2023

“Griffins Institute Field Trip”MSI and MSII Cadets Griffiss Institute visit experience will broaden Cadets interest, knowledge base and expose Cadets on defense technologies that will strengthen the U.S. national security for the nation.

9-10amVirtual

February2023

“Cybersecurity Career Paths: A Silicon Valley Perspective” SeminarMr. Oguzhan Topgul, an Application Security Lead at Fortinet, will share the knowledge and skills that are deemed critical for students going into the cyber domain.

9-10amVirtual

November2022

“Cybersecurity within the US Military” SeminarDr. Margaret Smith, a Research Scientist and Assistant Professor at the Army Cyber Institute at West Point will share information about cybersecurity projects occurring at West Point and tips for pursuing a cybersecurity career.

9-10amVirtual

November2022

“Internship Opportunities with Griffiss Institute” SeminarThe Griffiss Institute (GI) will share information regarding their internship opportunities and offers Q&A for students interested in interning with GI or the DoD.

9-10amVirtual

October 2022

“Cyber Capabilities at MITRE” SeminarJustin Grover and Dr. Kevin Fairbanks, principal cybersecurity engineers at MITRE will present the MITRE cybersecurity brief and share information regarding their work in offensive cybersecurity.

9-10amVirtual

October2022

“Research in Asymmetric Cyber Operations and Analytics” SeminarDr. Terry Merz, a Senior Research Scientist at PNNL and an Adjunct Professor at CEHC will discuss her research into deep reinforcement learning in cyber mitigation and provide ample time for Q&A.

9-10amVirtual

October 2022

Cyber Jobs Fair Hosted by UAlbany’s School of Business, students from the VICOR program will have the opportunity to speak with employers from the government and private sector.

9amMassry Center for Business & Virtual

September 2022

“Center for Internet Security & MS-ISAC Operations Security Services” SeminarJames Globe, the VP of Technology and Innovation at the Center for Internet Security (CIS) Multi-State and Elections Infrastructure Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC). Students will learn about CIS and MS-ISAC Security Operations and other security service offerings. Students will also learn more regarding threat landscapes and attacks facing state, local, tribes, and territorial government agencies, plus a deep dive into a recent real-world cyber alert.

9-10amVirtual

September2022

Cybersecurity Expo and Competition (CXC)This event is hosted by CEHC and open to ALL UAlbany students. VICOR students are strongly urged to participate in talks, demos, presentations, and tabling by faculty, professionals, prospective employers, and student groups, and the Cybersecurity Competition. The Cybersecurity Competition will give participants an opportunity for contestants to problem-solve an interesting open issue in cybersecurity involving the diversity of professionals in the field, people affected either directly or indirectly by cybersecurity, etc.

9amETEC 149/151