First Friday

This months sponsor is CCS IT Pros!

Recognizing the right IT service provider is vital, and veterans in the business sector might find a promising candidate in CCS IT Pros. 

With a leadership team that includes a CEO who is a retired US Army officer and a workforce comprising 50% veterans, CCS IT Pros brings a comprehensive understanding of the nuances associated with servicing veteran-owned businesses. 

Their extensive experience, spanning over two decades, includes specialized IT support tailored to the needs of these enterprises.
Dr. Shawn P. Murray
Vincent (Vinnie) Persichetti
Blake Schwank
Anessa Funk
Raymond N. Schouten

Who you will hear from

Event Speakers

Dr. Shawn P. Murray

Murray Security Services

Vincent (Vinnie) Persichetti

Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC

Blake Schwank

CEO, CCS IT Pros

Anessa Funk

Head of Customer Development, Secure Quantum Services

Raymond N. Schouten

CEO & Chief Architect, Secure Quantum Services

Vic Dhanecha

Program Manager, Veteran Recruitment and Partnerships at ActiveWork

UCCS Cyber Students

Presenting Research

What you need to know

Event Details

About
Hello Everyone!

It’s Cybersecurity 1st Friday!

Welcome back with our April event!

Remember that you are required to register for the event and check in once you get to the NCC.

This month we will hear from Vic Dhanecha, Program Manager, Veteran Recruitment and Partnerships at ActiveWork. He will explain what services and opportunities are available from their organization. 

We will also get an update from Ray Schouten and Anessa Funk on the latest developments in technology from their organization Secure Quantum Services.

We will get to see what the UCCS Cyber students are up to as they present some of their research and offer more in depth discussions during the networking portion of the event with their research posterboards. 

Finally, we will hear from Blake Schwank, CEO and founder of CCS IT Pros as he provides an update on their MSP services. CCS IT Pros is the event sponsor for April, so be sure to thank them!

This month's food truck is: For the Love of Frybread: https://fortheloveoffrybread.com

We will have updated community announcements and other event dates as well and we will have some additional Cybersecurity First Friday merchandise.

April's First Friday will be held at the National Cybersecurity Center and is co-hosted by Murray Security Services and Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: www.cybersecurityfirstfriday.com

Please create an account and/or register for April's Cybersecurity First Friday on our website!

So, grab your favorite beverage and join us. 

Hope to see you there!

Shawn & Vinnie

National Cybersecurity Center (NCC)
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