Those who have joined the University of Oregon’s Industry Partners Network (IPN) are invited to participate in an opportunity to directly interact with cybersecurity, computer science, and data science students at UO to recruit for full-time roles or internship positions. 

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Dr. John Acken from PSU will be presenting on Digital Computer Architecture Hardware Support for Information Security

Kick off the Special Districts Association of Oregon (SDAO) Annual Conference with a free tabletop exercise presented by LBL Cybersecurity in partnership with the Oregon Cybersecurity Center of Excellence and the State’s Cyber Security Services Office. This engaging cybersecurity tabletop exercise is designed to strengthen your organization’s ability to respond to today’s evolving cyber threats effectively and collaboratively.

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OCCoE Director and Fiscal & Operations Manger will share the Center’s 2023-2025 Biennium Report with legislators on the JCIMT, as well as critical needs the Center faces.

In partnership with the Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science at PSU, OCCoE will host a table to share information about our NW Cyber Camps with high schoolers from Portland Public Schools in their Career Technical Education programs. 

Hosted by OCCoE in conjunction with the Association of Oregon Counties Annual Conference, this free Ransomware Resilience Workshop by Cohesity simulates a ransomware attack in real-time, where participants will prepare to help their counties make fast, effective decisions based on real-life scenarios in collaboration with other county officials/staff. 

This free tabletop exercise is specifically designed to help K-12, special districts, and local governments strengthen their cybersecurity response, coordination, and resilience in real-world scenarios.

UO's Dr. Suyash Gupta will be presenting virtually on "HotStuff-1: Linear Consensus with One-Phase Speculation."  Email occoe@pdx.edu to be invited to the virtual presentation.

This free tabletop exercise is specifically designed to help K-12, special districts, and local governments strengthen their cybersecurity response, coordination, and resilience in real-world scenarios.

OCCoE Associate Director Reza Rejaie attends the Oregon Computer Science Teacher Association’s November meeting to introduce the Nurturing Inclusive Cybersecurity Education (NICE) program at the University of Oregon.

Oregon Youth Cyber Con helps high school students explore cybersecurity careers and educational pathways. This free, in-person conference is co-sponsored by Portland Community College and OCCoE. 10/10 is Oregon's statewide teacher in-service training day so no school for students. Pre-registration required at bit.ly/CyberCon2025.

UO's annual event sharing expertise and knowledge about tools and services that promote a more secure and resilient community, and combat the risks associated with cyber threats affecting all critical infrastructure sectors and our society as a whole.

Register here for this free cybersecurity tabletop exercise designed for Oregon’s public-sector IT leaders, including those from School Districts, Special Districts, and other local government agencies. The simulation centers on a cyber incident that disrupts essential services, guiding participants through cross-agency coordination, communication challenges, and practical incident response strategies.

OSU's Dr. Vincent Immler will be presenting virtually on Hardware Security and AI Governance.  Email occoe@pdx.edu to be invited to the virtual presentation.

Register here for this free and fun training event for city officials during the LOC Annual Conference to learn together about what happens behind the scenes during a ransomware attack and run through what to do if faced with a similar situation.

ORTSOC’s Director, Dave Nevin, will provide a behind-the-scenes look at its current projects and initiatives. Attendees will see demonstrations of the tools, techniques, and partnerships that are strengthening cybersecurity capabilities across the state.

OCCoE Associate Director, Reza Rejaie will present updates on current initiatives and explore actionable steps government IT leaders can take to strengthen cybersecurity within their organizations. Building on earlier conversations, this session will move beyond broad discussion to provide deeper insight and practical guidance for attendees. 

Bringing together government leaders and IT security professionals to discuss strategies for safeguarding sensitive information, enhancing cybersecurity infrastructure, and staying ahead of evolving threats.

Register here for this free collaborative and practical training exercise designed for Oregon’s public-sector IT leaders that simulates a cyber incident that disrupts essential services.

OCCoE's Advisory Council meets quarterly to discuss updates on current Center initiatives and plans for expansion throughout the State to meet HB 2049mandate. 

OCCoE Director Birol Yesilada attends the second annual Portland Cybersecurity Summit (https://cybersecuritysummit.com/summit/portland25/) on August 26, 2025.  This summit connects cybersecurity executives and seasoned practitioners responsible for protecting their companies’ critical infrastructures with innovative solution providers and renowned information security experts.