Events & Workshops
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From hands-on workshops to cohort kickoffs and career panels — find your next step in cybersecurity at an SME Academy event.
Featured Event
NOV
8
2026
Cybersecurity Fundamentals — Fall Cohort Kickoff
Join us for the official launch of the Fall 2026 cohort. Meet your instructors, tour the lab environment, connect with fellow students, and get a head start on your cybersecurity journey.
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Upcoming Events
Exploitation Techniques — Lab Session
Hands-on lab covering core exploitation techniques in a controlled environment.
Mentor Check-In — Virtual Office Hours
Drop-in session with your assigned mentor to review progress and ask questions.
Privilege Escalation — Intro Lecture
Introduction to privilege escalation concepts and common attack vectors.
Open House — Prospective Students Welcome
Tour the campus, meet instructors, and learn about enrollment for the next cohort.
CompTIA Security+ Study Group
Collaborative study session focused on Security+ exam domains and practice questions.
Fall Cohort Kickoff — All Students
Official launch of the Fall 2026 cohort with orientation, lab tours, and networking.
Career Panel — Cybersecurity Professionals
Hear from working cybersecurity professionals about career paths, salaries, and hiring.
Certification Ceremony — Fall Graduates
Celebrate the achievements of Fall 2026 graduates with family, mentors, and staff.
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