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Metro State University Hosts AI for Cybersecurity Faculty Workshop

The event explored how artificial intelligence can transform cybersecurity education and practice.

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Metro State Hosts Interdisciplinary AI Workshop for Educators

Metro State University, in partnership with Moraine Valley Community College, hosted a two-day professional development workshop August 11 and 12

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Dr. Faisal Kaleem provides expert insight on Saint Paul cybersecurity breach

Metro State University’s Dr. Faisal Kaleem, professor of cybersecurity, in demand with local media outlets following the recent Saint Paul cybersecurity breach

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Metro State graduate Kevin Day poses with his Best Paper Award at the IEEE International Conference on Cyber-Physical and Networked Control Systems (CCNCPS 2025), held in Dubai, UAE

Metro State graduate wins Best Paper Award at International Cybersecurity Conference

The winning paper originated from his capstone project and marks a significant advancement in mobile threat detection.

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Metro State highlights MN Cybersecurity leadership on Capitol Hill

Metro State delegation met federal lawmakers and Department of Defense (DoD) officials to spotlight Minnesota’s growing role in cyber defense and workforce development.

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Metro State showcases Cyber capabilities to Board of Trustees and campus community

Event highlight was the unveiling of the university’s new educational Security Operations Center (eSOC)—designed to prepare students for real-world cybersecurity challenges

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Metro State Hosts Global Cybersecurity Leaders through U.S. Department of State Exchange Program

The delegation included cyber experts from Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Mongolia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand

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Metro State Faculty present Cybersecurity Clinic model at Secure 360 Conference

Their presentation highlighted the innovative, hands-on learning model that is preparing students to tackle real-world cybersecurity challenges.

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Metro State Hosts Guest Speaker Session with CISA Cybersecurity Leaders

The Cybersecurity State Representatives for Minnesota provided an engaging and informative presentation about CISA’s mission, operations, and role in national cybersecurity.

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Career in Cyber: Guest speaker Peter Alsis inspires Metro State students

Alsis offered students a behind-the-scenes look at his work in state government and the evolving role of security operations centers.

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Metro State Cyber Clinic students Clarence Campbell and Semako Akonde offering cybersecurity guidance to local business owners

Metro State partners with NDC and Stearns Bank for Community Business Resource event

Approximately 16 partner organizations joined Metro State in offering valuable expertise and services.

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Wayzata High School and Metro Schools College Prep Students Explore Cybersecurity at Metro State

students participated in several interactive activities led by current Cyber Clinic students, including TryHackMe challenges, ONSET simulations, and a lock-picking station

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Metro State Earns Elite NSA Cyber Operations Designation—A First for Minnesota

now the First and only university in Minnesota to earn the prestigious NSA designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations (NCAE-CO)

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Metro State Hosts mini Cybersecurity Workshop for Anoka-Hennepin High School Students

Metro State’s Cybersecurity students developed a series of interactive, hands-on activities to introduce high school students to real-world concepts and practices.

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Metro State Cyber Clinic participates in March 25 Edina High School Job Fair

Event offered an opportunity to introduce high school students to the Cyber Clinic’s mission, providing real-world cybersecurity experience through community projects

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Cyber Clinic hosts security policy and standards session with Jen VanDemmeltraadt

Deputy CISO for MNIT discussed her deep expertise on developing and managing statewide security policies, particularly identity, credential, and access management.

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Metro State Cyber Clinic Featured at "Empowering Progress Black Business Expo"

Cyber Clinic representatives engaged with multiple small business owners, discussing cybersecurity threats that compromise small businesses

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Metro Cyber Clinic hosts Cybersecurity Awareness Workshop: Think Safe Be Safe

Cyber Clinic event was attended by around 50 people, both in person and remotely via Zoom

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Team Metro Secures Second Place in 2025 MN Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition

The team's outstanding performance has earned them a spot in the Regional Wildcard Round, where they will compete for a chance to advance to the Midwest Regional CCDC.

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Metro State hosts InfraGard MN January chapter meeting

The public/private partnership organization includes cybersecurity professionals, industry leaders, faculty, staff, students, and community members

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