Vulnerability Assessment Lab
Building a comprehensive lab environment for students to practice identifying and exploiting common security vulnerabilities in a safe, controlled setting.
- Penetration Testing
- Web Security
- Network Security
Protecting the Digital Frontier
Cybersecurity Club
The Cybersecurity Club at Colorado Mesa University is dedicated to fostering a passion for information security among students. Through hands-on challenges, real-world projects, and collaborative learning, we prepare the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
- Meets
- Wednesdays, 3:00 PM
- Where
- Confluence Hall 315
Cyber Fair 2025
Spring 2025
Our flagship annual event bringing together students, professionals, and security enthusiasts for a day of hands-on cybersecurity challenges, workshops, and networking opportunities.
Upcoming
- Weekly CTF Challenges
- Guest Speaker
- Security Workshops
- Regional CTF Competitions
Capture The Flag (CTF) Competition
Test your skills in real-world security scenarios
Hardware Hacking Stations
Hands-on experience with IoT security and embedded systems
Industry Speakers
Learn from cybersecurity professionals
Networking Opportunities
Connect with potential employers and sponsors
Cyber Fair 2025 Gallery
Projects
Have a project idea? We're always looking for new security projects! Bring your ideas to our weekly meetings.
Security Awareness Campaign
Creating educational materials and conducting workshops to raise cybersecurity awareness across campus. Topics include phishing, password security, and social engineering.
- Education
- Social Engineering
- Best Practices
CTF Challenge Development
Designing and developing custom Capture The Flag challenges for club competitions and external events. Covers cryptography, forensics, reverse engineering, and more.
- CTF Design
- Cryptography
- Forensics
Honeypot Network
Deploying and monitoring honeypot systems to study attack patterns and emerging threats. Analyzing collected data to improve defensive strategies.
- Threat Intelligence
- Network Analysis
- Research
Activities
What a typical semester looks like. Every Wednesday at 3:00 PM in Confluence Hall 315.
Weekly CTF Challenges
Every Wednesday, we host mini Capture The Flag challenges covering various security domains. Perfect for beginners and experienced players alike!
Security Workshops
Hands-on workshops on topics like web application security, malware analysis, network forensics, and secure coding practices.
Study Groups
Collaborative learning sessions for security certifications (Security+, CEH, OSCP) and competition preparation.
Hack Labs
Open lab sessions where members can work on personal security projects, practice pentesting, or experiment with new tools and techniques.
Guest Speakers
Monthly presentations from industry professionals sharing real-world cybersecurity experiences and career insights.
Competition Teams
Participate in regional and national cybersecurity competitions, including CCDC, NCL, and online CTF events.
Officers
Elections are held each spring. Interested in running? Email jjalonzo-estra@mavs.coloradomesa.edu.
Jayden Alonzo-Estrada
Outgoing President
Computer Science and Cybersecurity, Senior
Served as club President. Now mentoring incoming leadership to ensure a seamless transition.
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Anika Rierson
President
Computer Science and Music, Junior
Leading our club in protecting our digital frontier.
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Jason Bryant
Vice President
Computer Science, Junior
Coordinates events and supports the President in executing our club's vision.
Sponsors
Interested in sponsoring? Email jjalonzo-estra@mavs.coloradomesa.edu for the full prospectus.
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Join us
All skill levels welcome - from complete beginners to experienced security enthusiasts. We meet every Wednesday at 3:00 PM in Confluence Hall 315.