Virginia Cyber Range

Commonwealth of Virginia initiative with a mission to enhance cybersecurity education in our high schools, community colleges, and universities.

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🐾 Happy #InternationalCorgiDay!

Meet the CyberSafe AI corgi companion, helping students learn about:

🤖 AI fundamentals
🛡️ Cybersecurity concepts
⚠️ AI risks
✅ Responsible AI use

Free curriculum + interactive game:

https://t.co/U8pWLPM4wX

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What does effective cybersecurity education look like in today’s classrooms?

Virginia Cyber Range Director Dr. Shannon Beck joined ActiVAtED Learning to discuss hands-on cybersecurity learning and student engagement.

🎧 https://t.co/bd5EWMbVI4

@BlueRidgePBS @VDOE_News @vste

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The NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference CFP is open.

Have a lesson, program, or pathway model to share? Submit by June 5.

https://t.co/WsVPnwD00n

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Virginia educators: need travel support to attend #VACyberEduCon26?

Scholarships are available to help you participate.

Learn more and apply:
https://t.co/HCB1bLGq3C

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Your password is your first line of defense.

This #WorldPasswordDay, take a step toward stronger security:
• Stop reusing passwords
• Use a password manager
• Build better habits online

Explore more resources: https://t.co/CZefymB8iR

#GetCyberSmart2026 #CyberCivilDefense

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Know a cybersecurity educator making a difference?

Nominate them for the Virginia Cybersecurity Educator Award.

https://t.co/MdGgbuqsTZ

#VACyberEduCon26

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Know a student heading into cybersecurity?

Nominate them for Virginia Cyber Signing Day.

https://t.co/UruTcOuON4

#VACyberEduCon26 #CyberSigningDay

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The deadline to submit for #VACyberEduCon26 is coming up!

Workshops, presentations, short talks, and Birds of a Feather discussions are all welcome.

Submit here:
https://t.co/KAu26MeLRz

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Have a lesson, lab, or program that students respond well to?

Share it with other educators at #VACyberEduCon26.

We are looking for sessions that offer practical takeaways, real examples, and ideas others can replicate.

Submit your proposal:
https://t.co/KAu26MeLRz

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Outstanding educators deserve recognition.

Tag a cybersecurity educator who is making a difference for students 👇

Nominate them for the Virginia Cybersecurity Educator Award:
https://t.co/MdGgbuqsTZ

#VACyberEduCon26

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Got a cybersecurity lesson, lab, or program others should see?

Share it at #VACyberEduCon26.

Workshops, presentations, short talks, and Birds of a Feather discussions welcome.

Submit your proposal:
https://t.co/KAu26MeLRz

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Home School & Private Division

🥇 1st: Ctrl/Alt/Defeat Home School
🥈 2nd: Blacksburg 127.0.0.1
🥉 3rd: Randolph Macon Academy

Congratulations to all teams who competed!

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32 teams from across Virginia.
167 student cyber athletes.

The 2026 Virginia High School Cyber Cup Final delivered a full day of competition.

Here are this year’s top teams 🧵👇

#CyberCup #VirginiaCyber #CTF

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Beginner Division

🥇 1st: Academies of Loudoun
🥈 2nd: Chantilly Academy
🥉 3rd: John Champe High School

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The best high school cyber teams in Virginia are about to collide.

Virginia HS Cyber Cup Final
March 7, 2026 | 10am to 5pm
Daniel Technology Center, @germannacc

Web security. Crypto. Network analysis. Reverse engineering.
One statewide title.

#CyberCup #CTF #VirginiaCyber

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The Call for Proposals for #VACyberEduCon26 is open.

We’re seeking educators and industry leaders advancing cybersecurity education and workforce pathways.

Submit your proposal: https://t.co/KAu26MeLRz

#CybersecurityEducation #CFP

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@vtnsi @HumeVT Learn More and Apply: https://t.co/5Zh2tUmTUN

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Cyber educators, don’t miss this!

Applications are open for the 2026 Virginia Tech DECRYPT Teacher Camp, June 21 to 26.
Hosted by the Virginia Cyber Range, @vtnsi and @HumeVT.

Advanced focus: cryptography, networking, Linux, AI, ethics + more with hands-on labs.

Apply by 4/25.

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Cyber Fusion 2026 united Virginia’s top collegiate cyber talent to compete for the Virginia Cyber Cup. Congrats to all the competitors!

Top 3 University:
🥇 George Mason
🥈 UVA
🥉 William & Mary

Top 3 Comm College:
🥇 Germanna CC
🥈 Danville CC
🥉 Tidewater CC

#CyberFusion