First Friday
These fundamentals formed the network architectures, security policies and response plans used in our nation’s most challenging environments – from U.S. Space Force launch ranges, national security missions and surface transportation operations to avionics airworthiness security systems, airport modernization, healthcare and the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).
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Who you will hear from
Event Speakers
Major William "Bill" Blatchley
Deputy, National Cyber Mission Team Education & Awareness
Joe Alvarez
Cybersecurity Solutions Leader | National Defense & Space Systems at Ensco
Todd Cook
Director, Cybersecurity at Ensco
Jason "Cueball" Simmons,
Rocky Mountain Chapter of AFCEA
Vincent "Vinnie" Persichetti
Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC
Phil Parker
President, Rocky Mountain Chapter of AFCEA
Major Shawn P. Murray
United States Airforce Auxiliary, Civil Air Patrol
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Hello Everyone!
It’s Cybersecurity First Friday!
Remember that you are required to register for the event and check in once you arrive.
This month we will introduce Major Bill Blatchley, Deputy for Education and Awareness, National Cyber Mission Team at the United States Airforce Auxiliary, Civil Air Patrol (CAP). He will have a few CAP cadets with him and discuss the various achievements and opportunities that they have right in our community!
Phil Parker, Chapter President and Jason "Cueball" Simmons, Chapter Executive VP of the Rocky Mountain AFCEA Chapter will provide information regarding AFCEA, the local chapter as well as their extensive contributions into our community and ecosystem. Come learn about their opportunities and membership!
Finally, we welcome back Todd Cook, Director of Cybersecurity and Joe Alvarez Cybersecurity Solutions Leader for National Defense & Space Systems at Ensco, who are also this months sponsors! Todd will discuss their growing portfolio of offerings while Joe will provide an update on their Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) capability.
This month's food truck is German Pretzel Kings!
We will have updated community announcements and other event dates as well and we will have some additional Cybersecurity First Friday merchandise.
March's First Friday will be held at Exponential Impact is co-hosted by the Murray Security Services and Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC.
Become a member now! REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: www.cybersecurityfirstfriday.com
Please create an account and/or register for March's Cybersecurity First Friday on our website!
So, grab your favorite beverage and join us!
Hope to see you there!
Shawn & Vinnie - Exponential Impact at the UCCS Cyber Campus
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March 2026 - Cybersecurity First Friday Flyer 452 KB
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March 2026 - Cybersecurity First Friday Slides 17 MB
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German Pretzel King
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Germans Pretzelkings is a German food truck offering authentic German cuisine. The owner, Butch, is an experienced European Chef and Butcher. Butch and his wife, Marion, are dedicated to providing you with an authentic German culinary experience.
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