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Metro State Hosts Inaugural North Star IC CAE Annual Colloquium on Building the Intelligence Workforce of Tomorrow

Event brought together students, faculty, government officials, military leaders, and industry professionals for a day of dialogue, collaboration, and forward-looking strategy

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Metro State University Highlights Minnesota’s Leadership at National Security Innovation Retreat

Metro State University played a prominent role in the Creative Defense Foundation (CDF) Fall Retreat, a two-day national conference convening leaders from many organizations.

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Metro State hosts Cyber Subject Matter Expertise Exchange with Minnesota National Guard and Norwegian partners

exchange brought together participants from the Minnesota National Guard and cyber experts from Norway to share knowledge, explore strategies, and strengthen collaboration

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Metro State hosts U.S. Air Force Digital Transformation Office to advance cybersecurity and innovation

Orgs shared progress on ongoing cybersecurity initiatives, highlighting the university’s role in preparing the next generation of talent and strengthening partnerships.

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Cyber Clinic Presents Cyber Awareness Training at Griswold Home Care

Metro State Cyber Clinic was invited by Griswold Home Care to lead an information session focused on safeguarding personal information in today’s digital world.

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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 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 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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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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