Cybersecurity at Pima
Resources
National Cyber League (NCL)
The National Cyber League (NCL) is a biannual cybersecurity competition in the United States that focuses on real-world scenarios and challenges faced by cybersecurity professionals. The competition is open to individuals at all skill levels and organized into three brackets: the Open Division, which is open to anyone, the Collegiate Division, which is open to college students, and the CyberPatriot Division, which is open to high school students.
Learn MoreCactusCon
CactusCon is an annual cybersecurity conference held in Mesa, AZ that brings together professionals, students, and enthusiasts to share knowledge, collaborate, and learn from each other. The conference includes keynote speakers, presentations, and workshops on topics in cybersecurity, as well as a capture the flag (CTF) competition.
Learn MoreTrace Labs
TraceLabs is a non-profit that organizes TraceLabs Search Party events where volunteers from different background collaborate to crowdsource intelligence and information to help locate missing and vulnerable individuals. These leads provide valuable information to law enforcement and other organizations involved in the search
Learn MoreDef Con
Def Con is an annual hacker convention organized in Las Vegas, United States. One of the largest hacker conferences in the world, it brings together a diverse group of professionals, hobbyists, and researchers in the field of cybersecurity. Featuring presentations, workshops, and events on network security, cryptography, privacy, and hacking, the conference is known its focus on hands-on learning and knowledge sharing.
Learn MoreUpcoming Events at The Arizona Cyber Warfare Range
Visit the Arizona Cyber Warfare Range to view the calendar of upcoming events.
Upcoming Student Peer Mentor Workshops
IT/Cybersecurity Peer Mentors (funded by a US Department of Education Title III HSI STEM grant) connect with CIS students, supporting transition into college at PCC, and specifically into the IT programs of study with college-wide campus & online resources, programs, and events that build interpersonal relationships and leadership skills for continued academic, professional and personal success.
Peer mentors provide academic and professional/career mentoring to PCC CIS students as they navigate new experiences at PCC. Peer Mentors answer questions, connect with learners to ensure they are adjusting to new experiences, and help to develop a sense of belonging. Peer Mentors also support the development of confidence and self-efficacy in CIS students. HSI STEM Peer Mentors are current PCC students who introduce new students to the college via tours, activities, and mentoring workshops along with participating in events and training in conjunction with the PCC East Campus Center of Excellence IT/Cybersecurity.
If you are a current PCC student interested in receiving notifications about upcoming Peer Mentor workshops, including those covering virtualization, system administration, programming, networking, and pentesting, please email us at pcc-itcysuccess@pima.edu and request to be added to our mailing list.