What's a Career in Cybersecurity Look Like?

Tuesday, September 8th, 2026

2pm - 3:30pm MT

University Center: UC302

Ever thought about a career in cybersecurity, but don't know what it's about or what to expect?

These industry experts -- all early career -- range from cybersecurity analyst to systems engineer to cyber engineer and architect  -- and spanning the deeply technical to more strategic -- are here to enlighten you.

They will discuss their personal pathways -- both educational and job-oriented -- to a career in cybersecurity.

Bring your burning questions. What does it take? How did you do it? What did you like/dislike?

All questions are good ones!

The Cybersecurity Programs staff will also be on hand to answer questions about the 20+ cybersecurity degrees and programs at UCCS, available in 5 of our 6 colleges.

Panelists are all UCCS Recent Alum or Students!

Madison Schuster, Systems Engineer, Stephenson Stellar

Ebisa Dundas, Strategy, Growth & Transformation Analyst, Deloitte

Nick Stegman, Cybersecurity Engineer at MITRE

Kinzy Pearson, UCCS student in Aerospace Engineering and Jr. Systems Engineer at American Systems

Is there a pathway to cybersecurity for you? Find out!

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