Cybersecurity event comes to Springfield’s Union Station on Thursday

SPRINGFIELD — With October marked as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Richard E. Neal Cybersecurity Center of Excellence at Union Station is inviting the community to a free event on Thursday from noon to 3:30 p.m.

The half-day conference, themed "Secure Our World," brings top cybersecurity experts to Springfield for an afternoon devoted to learning about cybersecurity fundamentals and current cyber threats affecting industry.

"Stay local, learn from the best and support our region's growing cybersecurity community," said Gene Kingsley, Cyber Range manager.

Featured speakers and experts will include Springfield Technical Community College faculty experts, as well as pros from the Center for Internet Security and the Mass Cyber Center.

The event is designed for college and high school students, small and medium businesses, nonprofit groups and members of the general public.

Attendees will enjoy dedicated in-person networking time with cybersecurity professionals, students and business leaders. For those who cannot attend in person, the event will be livestreamed and recorded, with sessions available afterward on YouTube.

"Cybersecurity is not just a global or national issue. It's a local one," said Christopher Thuot, vice president of academic affairs at STCC. "By hosting events like (this) here in Springfield, we give our community access to critical knowledge, resources and connections. This event is intended to empower students, businesses and residents to stay safe and strong in our digital world."

Paid parking is available at the Union Station Garage at 1755 Main St. Registration for the event is at stcc.io/cyber2025. Find more details at springfieldcce.org.

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