Local Cybersecurity Excellence event comes to Springfield’s Union Station Oct. 9

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – With October marked as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Richard E. Neal Cybersecurity Center of Excellence at Union Station invites the community to a free event, Local Cybersecurity Excellence, on Thursday, Oct. 9, 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 both cybersecurity fundamentals and current cyber threats impacting industry.

“This event will bring world-class cybersecurity expertise to the Western Massachusetts region” said Gene Kingsley, Cyber Range manager. “Stay local, learn from the best and support our region’s growing cybersecurity community.”

Featured Speakers and Experts

  • Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) Faculty Experts
  • Center for Internet Security
  • Mass Cyber Center
  • And more to be announced

Event Highlights

  • Completely FREE to attend
  • Support the local economy by showcasing Springfield’s cybersecurity talent
  • Expert training from regional and national leaders
  • An opportunity for community members, non-profits, and businesses better understand both the local and global impact of cybersecurity

The event is designed for college and high school students, small and medium businesses, nonprofits 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 live-streamed and recorded, with sessions available afterward on YouTube.

“Cybersecurity is not just a global or national issue. It’s a local one,” said Dr. Christopher Thuot, Vice President of Academic Affairs at STCC. “By hosting events like Local Cybersecurity Excellence 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.”

Event Details

  • Date: Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025
  • Time: Noon – 3:30 p.m.
  • Location: Richard E. Neal Cybersecurity Center of Excellence at Union Station, Springfield
  • Cost: Free to attend
  • Parking: Union Station Garage, 1755 Main St., Springfield – $1.50 first 30 min, $3.50 first hour, $2.00/hour (max $20/day)

FREE registration is now open at stcc.io/cyber2025.

More details at: springfieldcce.org

About Springfield Technical Community College

STCC, the Commonwealth's only technical community college, continues the pioneering legacy of the Springfield Armory with comprehensive and technical education in manufacturing, STEM, healthcare, business, social services, and the liberal arts. STCC's highly regarded workforce, certificate, degree, and transfer programs are the most affordable in Springfield and provide unequaled opportunity for the vitality of Western Massachusetts. Founded in 1967, the college – a designated Hispanic Serving Institution – seeks to close achievement gaps among students who traditionally face societal barriers. STCC supports students as they transform their lives through intellectual, cultural, and economic engagement while becoming thoughtful, committed and socially responsible graduates.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Jim Danko, (413) 755-4812, jdanko@stcc.edu