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2025 Spring, CIS

5/8/2025 AI Hackathon for Public Sector: Accelerating San Jose’s AI Transformation with Gen-AI Powered Citizen Chatbots, Copilot Studio, and Data Security

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Register to attend the AI Hackathon for Public Sector: Accelerating San Jose’s AI Transformation with Gen-AI Powered Citizen Chatbots, Copilot Studio, and Data Security, set for May 8, 2025, at San Jose State University in collaboration with Slalom! Get ready for an exciting day of innovation and learning as we dive into AI skills that will accelerate the City of San Jose’s AI transformation.

Date: May 8, 2025

Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location: Digital Humanities Center (DHC), San Jose State University, 1 Washington Sq, San Jose, CA 95192
The DHC is located on the ground floor in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Library on-campus at SJSU)

BYOD: Bring your own device to participate

City of San Jose employees and San Jose State University students can attend. Spaces are limited.

In addition to the hackathon, join us for the “Women in GovTech” luncheon and panel discussion. Hear incredible insights from:

  • Dr. Tonia San Nicolas-Rocca, PhD, Professor at San Jose State University
  • Arti Tangri, City of San Jose Data/AI Officer
  • Anita Newman, Director, Security Technical Specialists at Microsoft
  • Priyanshi Singh, AI Leader at Microsoft
  • Kratika Mittal, Data Security & Privacy Specialist at Microsoft

Choose your focus for the hackathon:

  • GenAI-Powered Citizen Chatbots for Government: Create chatbots that make navigating government websites easier with Azure OpenAI and more.
  • Copilot Studio: Learn how to build multilingual Copilot agents for functions like IT helpdesk, HR and more.
  • Data Security in the Era of AI: Learn to safeguard data with sensitivity labels, DLP policies, and activity monitoring across hybrid environments.

Why attend?

  • Hands-On Experience: Engage in a practical, hands-on experience where you will work directly with cutting-edge AI tools.
  • Skill Development: Enhance your skills with expert-led workshops and real-time coaching sessions designed to empower you with the latest AI technologies.
  • Networking: Connect with professionals and collaborate with colleagues from various agencies across the City of San Jose.
  • Certification: Sign up to receive a Credly digital certification badge at the end of the event, showcasing your participation and newly acquired skills.
Register here

2025 Spring, WiCys

3/13/25 Cybersecurity & AI: From Career Paths to Industry Impact by WiCyS SJSU Student Chapter

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Hosted by Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) SJSU Student Chapter and WiCyS Silicon Valley Chapter

March 13, 2025 
Martin Luther King Library
5 – 8 p.m. 

Open to all SJSU students, faculty and staff, the event will highlight career-focused topics such as: 

  • Cybersecurity, Navigating Through a Career with Purpose
  • Cybersecurity Roles: Job Growth and Career Paths
  • In-Demand Cybersecurity Careers: AI for Security
  • Day in the Life of a Cybersecurity Professional

More event details and panelist bios soon!

A representative from Palo Alto Networks will be available to talk about careers and do a quick look over resumes.

Register Here!
2025 Spring, CIS

Intro to Capture the Flag (CTFs) Workshop 2/6/2025

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We’re hosting a meeting for Intro To Capture the Flag. We’re looking for people to join the capture the flag team in hopes of improving their cybersecurity skills through friendly competitions, while meeting new people who are also interested. No experience is necessary so feel free to see what CTF has to offer in our informational meeting.

Virtual and in-person options!

DATE: Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025

TIME: 5:00 – 6:00 PM PST

LOCATION:
In-Person: Clark Hall 322
Virtual – Discord

2024 Fall, CIS

10/25 FBI Careers Workshop

Date: October 25th | 1:00pm – 2:30pm

Location: Clark Hall 322 and on Zoom

Details: The SJSU Cyber Intelligence and Security Club is hosting a cybersecurity presentation, featuring two members from the FBI San Francisco Field Office! The event topics include: information about the FBI, job opportunities, and recruitment.

To attend this event, please sign up here!

Presenters:

Assistant Special Agent In-Charge (name purposely redacted)
Monireh Misaghi – Recruiter

2024 Fall, CIS

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month

Image source: https://www.security.uci.edu/2021/10/01/cybersecurity-awareness-month-2021/

Cybersecurity Awareness Month – observed every October – was developed with the purpose of raising awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and ensure that all individuals and organizations have the information and tools they need to be safer and more secure.

This year, our campus is focusing on the next generation of security through AI usage. Cybersecurity can seem overwhelming, but remember, there are many ways to keep your data and online presence protected. Whether on the job, at home or at school, you can make a huge difference – now and in the future.

Throughout the month of October, SJSU will host events that include guest speakers and contests with swags and prizes. Please see our NCSAM page for more event and resource information!

Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart.

2024 Fall, CIS

Burp Suite Workshop

Learn how to (ethically) break the websites you use every day!

Learn the basics of Burp Suite and the inner workings of HTTP servers.  Work through security flaws in a group, find vulnerabilities in action, learn how to make safer websites.

Meeting Bi-Weekly starting Thursday the 26th of September! No prior experience needed! Bring your laptop and a hacker mindset.

Burp Suite Workshop

Date: Thursday, September 26th

Time: 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Attend:

Virtually: CIS Discord

In-Person: Clark Hall 322

2024 Fall, CIS

Register for the 2024 National Cybersecurity Virtual Career Fair!

The National Cybersecurity Training and Education (NCyTE) Center and the Centers of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Cybersecurity Community are hosting the eighth annual National Cybersecurity Virtual Career Fair. 

September 27, 2024 9:00 am-1:00 pm Pacific Time

Students must register using their sjsu.edu email. Here is the link to register. https://caecommunity.6connex.com/event/virtual/students/login

Where it asks for university affiliation, San Jose State University is listed at the bottom. 

You are required to upload your resume, so make sure it is ready to go (e.g., proofread). Try to stick to one page, no more than two pages depending on projects/extracurricular activities.