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Cyber Week 2025
Empowering the Future of Security
Day 1
Cybersecurity for the Greater Good
Learning Fundamentals of Security
Date: February 24, 2025
Time: 10 AM – 3 PM PST (Registration starts at 9 AM)
Format: In-person
Location: Microsoft Innovation Hub, Lincoln Square in Bellevue, 22nd Floor Microsoft Offices
Audience: Focused on students from Public Policy, Law, and Military Veterans, but open to all who would like to learn more about security
Hurry to take your spot, we only have 100 spots available.
We invite you to join us in person at the Microsoft Innovation Hub for an exclusive opportunity to learn from top security professionals who have built successful careers in cybersecurity defense. Attend a series of expert-led talks and hands-on training sessions featuring speakers from Microsoft, LinkedIn, CISA, and the FBI. The day will conclude with a networking happy hour, where you can connect with industry leaders and peers. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Day 2
CyberQuest
Digital Defenders From Coast to Coast
Date: February 25, 2025
Time: Opening Ceremony at 9 AM PST, Game starts at 10 AM PST
Format: Online (Out-of-state students)
Audience: Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Science, and other engineering degrees. Each game has a different level of difficulty.
50 states, 3 Games! All together in the first CyberQuest of this kind!
Think like a digital defender for the day! Become part of a large community and compete with students from top universities and community colleges across the U.S., from coast to coast in 3 different games. Show off your skills, earn your Security Badge, and receive a certificate of participation from ThinkCyber and our sponsors.
Games:
- GitHub Game (Open Source Security)
Level: Mid-High Level
Requires to be at least a junior and/or to have good Python knowledge - KC7 Game (Threat Hunting and Analysis)
Level: Beginner Level - Capture the Flag (Web Vulnerability)
Level: Open to all
Day 3
Open Source Security Day by GitHub
Date: February 26, 2025
Format: In-person
Location: Microsoft Innovation Hub, Lincoln Square in Bellevue, 22nd Floor Microsoft Offices
Audience: Computer Engineering Students from Washington State
Level: Requires to be a junior and to have good knowledge in Python
Hurry to take your spot, as we only have 100 spots available.
The way we write code is rapidly evolving, and the future is open source. To become a truly great engineer, mastering secure coding practices is essential for building resilient systems. GitHub Day is your opportunity to dive into secure coding, work closely with GitHub engineers, and network with industry professionals. Plus, you’ll have the chance to explore potential career opportunities with GitHub in the future.
Day 4
A Celebration of Cyber Knowledge
Date: February 27, 2025
Format: In-person
Audience: All engineering disciplines, local community colleges, and universities
Location: University of Washington, the HUB Seattle
In this last day, we are inviting 20 local universities and community colleges to conclude in a big celebration of knowledge, the first Cyber Week in the state of Washington. Talks, hands-on trainings for Security and AI, research showcase, career and education fair, mentoring hour with leading professionals that are there for you, to talk with you about how they built their career. This is your day! Join us and open the door to your cyber career.