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Metro State Cyber Clinic Engages High School Students at Central High School Opportunity Fair

Cyber Clinic participated in the Opportunity Fair at Central High School, strengthening its commitment to community engagement and early cybersecurity workforce development.

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Team Metro Places Third in 2026 Minnesota Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition

Third place finish qualifies Team Metro for the wildcard in the Midwest CCDC competition February 21.

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Metro State Cyber Clinic Welcomes Guest Speaker Angela Hary from MNIT Security Operations Center

Hary shared valuable insights from her career in cybersecurity, offering students a firsthand look into the skills, mindset, and dedication needed to succeed

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Metro Schools College Prep Students Visit Metro State to Explore Cybersecurity Pathways

Visit introduced students to hands-on cyber activities led by Metro State University Cyber Clinic, offering a real look into what it’s like to study and work in the field.

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Metro State Cyber Clinic Provides Cybersecurity Awareness Training at Sandhill Shores

The session covered practical strategies community members can use to protect their personal information and devices.

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Minneapolis CTE Center Students Visit Metro State Cyber Clinic

students met with Cyber Clinic student mentors, learned about basic cybersecurity concepts, and saw examples of tasks that cybersecurity professionals may perform

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U.S. Representative Betty McCollum speaking in the Great Hall

Metro State University Leads Cyber Resilience Conversation at National Leadership Roundtable

Event brought together federal, state, and local leaders; innovators; educators; veterans; and small-business partners strengthening the digital resilience of Minnesota.

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Metro State University Marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month with “Think Safe! Be Safe!” Community Event

The event brought together students, alumni, faculty, and community partners to promote digital safety and empower Minnesotans with practical cybersecurity knowledge.

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Dr. Faisal Kaleem presenting at the Secure 360 Conference

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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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 table at the Edina High School job fair

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 representatives at the Metro State booth

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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Legislative and Department of Defense leaders preview the Security Operations Center

Metro State's SOC, opening soon, included on a tour showing how Minnesota institutions are combining efforts to increase cyber security

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Metro State partners with Mainsail on research project for the Air Force

Metro State and Mainsail will test and deploy Metalvisor product intended to bring zero trust capabilities to the forefront of security environments

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