Spring approaches and the work energizes with increasing dedication and collaboration. Thank you for joining us in our mission to enhance cybersecurity among the many communities our beautiful state!
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Over 125 College Students at UO's First Industry Partners Network Event - Second Event Coming 4/14
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On February 11, the University of Oregon hosted its first Explore Careers in Tech event open to all college students interested in careers in tech. Over 10 companies and organizations in UO's Industry Partners Network engaged with students about full-time and internship positions, career advice, and even feedback on their resumes. The event was such a success that another is being planned for April!
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If your company or organization is interested in joining the Industry Partners Network to connect with these passionate students, you can find more information here and fill out the interest form below.
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Certificate in Building Tribal Cyber Resilience Program Starts 4/10
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Tribes in Oregon are invited to learn how to build cyber resilience in your organization and community. This no-cost Certificate is designed for, and open only to, tribal members and employees of tribes in Oregon. No technical knowledge of cybersecurity or risk is required.
Format: Sessions delivered in a virtual format with live instructors & student interaction every Friday from 9:00-10:30am alongside online lessons to be completed each week.
Duration: 12 Weeks
Dates: April 10 - June 26, 2026
Cost: No cost for qualifying participants
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Update: MS in Cybersecurity at UO Deadline Changed to 5/1
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The University of Oregon is a National Security Agency (NSA)–designated Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Research (CAE-R). Building on this distinction, the master of science (MS) in cybersecurity offers a rigorous, hands-on program that prepares students for advanced technical, operational, and research-oriented roles in the cybersecurity field.
Graduates develop the skills needed to protect complex, distributed, and data driven systems in both public and private sectors through a combination of classroom learning and immersive experiences in the Teaching Security Operations Center (TSOC) and the Cyber Risk Clinic.
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Nearly 150 Registered - Space Limited! Don't miss the largest TTX around with our parters at LBL Cybersecurity and Enterprise Information Services
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This year’s Interactive Cybersecurity Tabletop is more than just an exercise; it’s an immersive, collaborative experience designed to help teams practice decision-making and improve organizational readiness.
Work side-by-side with your team as you navigate a fast-moving scenario, uncover hidden clues, make critical decisions, and defend your organization against a brand-new cyber threat.
Date: April 15, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:45 PM
Location: CH2M Hill Alumni Center – 725 SW 26th St, Corvallis, OR 97331
Cost: Free (Breakfast snack & lunch provided)
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Two University Teaching Security Operations Centers in Oregon are Growing Side by Side: |
How do they relate and differ? |
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ORTSOC - the Nation’s First Cybersecurity Teaching Hospital™ at OSU
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Cost-effective managed security services including network monitoring and remote incident response support
- Uses ELK-stack(Elastic, Logstash, Kibana) with Zeek and Suricata
- Services powered by students under professional supervision
- Operations in current format since September 2021
- Currently serving 19+ organizations with ~90 students
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- Network Security Monitoring (NSM) and Remote Incident Response (IR)
- Security Maturity/Risk Assessments
- Penetration Testing (PT)
- Vulnerability Scanning
- Threat Intelligence (TI)
- Future ….
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Active ORTSOC Monitoring: 7am – 7PM, Weekdays
- 24/7 monitoring and alerting
- Off-hour alerts triaged next business day
- Controlled student access with strong
governance and oversight - Limiting visibility for sensitive data
- Operating with professional SOC discipline
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| TSOC: Teaching Security Operations Center at UO
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Cost-effective managed monitoring and response using AI integrated EDR service
- Currently uses SentinelOne’s Singularity Platform
- Services are managed by security engineers and student analysts under supervision
- Started Operations in January 2026
- Recruiting and onboarding clients/partners
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- Log & Network Monitoring
- Incident Response (IR)
- Vulnerability Management
- Attack Surface Management (ASM)
- Threat Intelligence (TI)
- Future ….
- Penetration Testing
- Threat Hunting
- Compliance Monitoring and Reporting
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Active TSOC Monitoring: 7am – 7PM, Weekdays
- 24/7 AI automated endpoint protection using SentinelOne
- Off-hour threats contained automatically and reviewed
next business day - Controlled student access with strong governance and
oversight - Limiting visibility for sensitive data
- Operating with professional SOC discipline
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Cybersecurity for the Public Good: The Role of University Cyber Clinics
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As cyber threats become a growing concern for small businesses, nonprofits, and local government entities, universities are now recognized as key players in contributing to the nation's cyber resilience. The presentation will unveil the rapidly emerging concept of university-based cybersecurity clinics, which are student-led programs under the supervision of faculty that provide free cybersecurity risk assessments, training, and awareness services to under-resourced community organizations. Dr. Praveen Guraja, who draws from his personal experience in the establishment of the Oregon Tech Cybersecurity Community Clinic (OTC³), the first clinic in the state of Oregon to become a member of the Consortium of Cybersecurity Clinics (a joint initiative of UC Berkeley and MIT with Google's support), will share insights on how the universities can combine experiential cybersecurity learning with public service. The webinar will highlight the various advantages that come with this model, including the development of ethical, job-ready professionals, reinforcing community defense, and reducing the ever-widening difference in cybersecurity talent and capacity. Attendees will learn how university cyber clinics can create a sustainable impact on both workforce development and regional digital safety.
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12:00pm-1:00pm
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Reminder | This Friday 3/6 with PSU's Dr. Karen Karavanic: |
Runtime Integrity Measurement with System Management Mode |
If you'd like to attend an OCCoE seminar, please email us at occoe@pdx.edu to receive the link!
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March 4, 2026: Northwest Leadership Seminar: Ask an Expert Reception (Portland)
- OCCoE will host a table at the reception to share program information and resources with Oregon's public sector leaders.
- March 6, 2026: Research Seminar Series (Virtual)
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March 13, 2026: Oregon Cybersecurity Advisory Council Quarterly Meeting (Salem)
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The Oregon Cybersecurity Advisory Council (OCAC, OCCoE Advisory Council) will meet to discuss updates on current Center initiatives and plans for expansion throughout the State to meet HB 2049 mandate.
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April 4, 2026: Research Seminar Series (Virtual)
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April 14, 2026: Your Future in Tech + Connect - Networking Night (Eugene)
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All college students are invited to join this special industry-connection night dedicated to helping them get career ready for their future in Tech. Industry Partners can request more info here.
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April 15, 2026: Spring Cybersecurity Summit and Tabletop Exercise (Corvallis)
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Join us for an immersive, collaborative experience navigating a fast-moving scenario, uncovering hidden clues, making critical decisions, and defending your organization against a brand-new cyber threat.
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Feb 5, 2026: Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercise at SDAO Annual Conference (Seaside)
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This free cybersecurity tabletop exercise is designed to strengthen your organization’s ability to respond to today’s evolving cyber threats effectively and collaboratively.
- Feb 6, 2026: Research Seminar Series (Virtual)
- PSU's John Acken will be presenting virtually on "Digital Computer Architecture Hardware support for Information Security."
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Feb 11, 2026: UO's Industry Partners Network (IPN) + Careers in Tech Exploration Event (Eugene)
- Feb 24-27, 2026: OAGITM Winter Conference (Sunriver)
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Register here for an opportunity to collaborate, share solutions, and explore emerging technologies shaping government IT. Look for OCCoE in the agenda and exhibit hall!
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Feb 25, 2026: Cybersecurity Essentials Session at CIS Annual Conference (Salem)
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This session brings together experts from the LCOG, ORTSOC, TSOC, and CSS to showcase practical, cost-effective cybersecurity solutions tailored for small entities across Oregon.
- March 3, 2026: OSU's Faculty Lecture Series (Virtual)
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OCCoE Associate Director Dr. Rakesh Bobba will be presenting virtually on "In Pursuit of Lean OS Kernels: Reducing Attack Surface Through Debloating."
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