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    NYSCIO 2026
    Save the date for NYSCIO 2026! NYSERNet’s signature event, NYSCIO creates space for strategic dialogue and shared discovery among IT professionals across New York State and beyond. Registration is complimentary for IT Leaders from our member organizations.
    June 16
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    17, 2026
    41 Lakefront Hotel, Trademark Collection By Wyndham, 41 Lake Front Dr, Geneva, NY, 14456, United States
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    NYSERNet Connect: Shared Challenges. Collective Insight.
    Workshop
    NYSERNet Connect NYC
    NYSERNet Connect brings together IT, security, and network practitioners for working sessions centered on practical insight - not theory. Spend the day in hands-on workshops with peers and experts, tackling the challenges of running and evolving today’s institutional environments. Explore connectivity, security, operations, and automation as part of the broader IT ecosystem. Exchange real experiences, investigate solutions used at peer institutions, and leave with tactics you can immediately apply on campus.
    March 18, 2026
    9:30 a.m. EST
    American Museum of Natural History, 200 Central Prk W, New York, NY 10024
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    NYSERNet Connect: Shared Challenges. Collective Insight.
    Workshop
    NYSERNet Connect Western NY
    NYSERNet Connect brings together IT, security, and network practitioners for working sessions centered on practical insight - not theory. Spend the day in hands-on workshops with peers and experts, tackling the challenges of running and evolving today’s institutional environments. Explore connectivity, security, operations, and automation as part of the broader IT ecosystem. Exchange real experiences, investigate solutions used at peer institutions, and leave with tactics you can immediately apply on campus.
    April 28, 2026
    9:30 a.m. EST
    Center for Tomorrow - University at Buffalo, 125 Service Center Rd, Buffalo, NY
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    Project Mgmt PMP
    Tech Training
    Project Management Professional (PMP)
    The Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)® Prep 7th Edition live online training course provides Project Managers with the knowledge and skills needed to master the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) 7th Edition, understand the Project Management Institute’s (PMI)® best practices, and attain the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification.
    May 4, 2026
    11 a.m.
    StormWind Training
    This program runs frequently. Cohorts begin on the following dates:
    Jan. 26
    February 23
    April 6
    May 4
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    Cisco CCNA: Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions
    The Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) course is the first step into Cisco networking. The goal of this online training course is to provide students with skills like network fundamentals and access, IP connectivity and services, security fundamentals, and more! Students who have attended the CCNA online training course will gain competency with Cisco IOS-based devices.
    January 26, 2026
    11 a.m.
    StormWind Training
    This virtual event brings together IT, security, and network professionals from across Central New York.
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    Tech Training
    MD-102: Endpoint Administrator
    This instructor led online training course prepares students for MD-102 exam, which aligns to the MDAA (Modern Desktop Administrator Associate) certification. This course includes a deep dive into deploying windows, managing identity and compliance, managing applications, implementation and managing endpoints via Microsoft Intune, Windows Autopilot, and Microsoft Defender, and more.
    January 26, 2026
    12 p.m.
    StormWind Training
    This virtual event brings together IT, security, and network professionals from across Central New York.
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    Top Cyber Risks in Education: What 2025 Taught Us and How to Prepare for 2026
    Virtual Session
    Top Cyber Risks in Education: What 2025 Taught Us and How to Prepare for 2026
    Ransomware, identity weaknesses, and data breaches continue to disrupt education at every level—but the patterns behind these attacks are becoming more clear. This session takes a retrospective look at key cyber incidents from 2025 and connects those lessons to the security priorities institutions should focus on as they plan for 2026.
    January 28, 2026
    12:00pm EST
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    Internet2: Strategy Sessions: Program Leadership
    Connect with research, IT, and security leaders for a three-phase webinar and workshop series, starting on Jan. 20, designed to advance secure research in the cloud. Informed by more than 20 community experts, this program provides actionable guidance for building and executing a cloud strategy that supports compliance and protection.
    February 3, 2026
    Internet2 Training
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    Tech Training
    CompTIA Network+
    CompTIA Network+ is the premier certification for validating your knowledge of essential networking tools and concepts. You will be assessed on your abilities in network connectivity, documentation, service configuration, data centers, cloud, virtual networking, monitoring, troubleshooting, and security hardening. This certification prepares you for jobs in technical support, network operation, and system administration. Exam N10-009
    February 9, 2026
    11:00 am EST
    StormWind Training
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    Internet2: Strategy Sessions: Service Leadership
    Join Directors of Research Computing, Research Compliance, and IT Security/Compliance professionals for a community-driven learning journey. This three-phase webinar and workshop series is designed to inform and empower, helping you effectively plan and execute a comprehensive strategy for leveraging the cloud for secure research.
    March 31, 2026
    Internet2 Training
    3 Sessions take place on February 17, March 3 and March 31
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    ITIL v4 Foundation Course
    Tech Training
    ITIL® v4 Foundation
    This course provides IT leaders, practitioners, support staff and staff interfacing with the organization’s digital and information systems functions with a practical understanding of the key concepts, common language, principles and practices that enables successful management of modern IT-enabled services. The course is based on the ITIL® 4 best practice service value system.
    February 23, 2026
    11 a.m.
    StormWind Training
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    Tech Training
    Windows Server 2025 Administration
    This course provides a practical overview of Windows Server 2025, including its new features, installation options, and core administrative tools. Students will learn to configure server roles, manage users and networks, and secure and monitor system performance. By course completion, students will be able to deploy, manage, and maintain Windows Server 2025 in real-world environments. Key topics include virtualization with Hyper-V, storage solutions, security, disaster recovery, and automation with PowerShell.
    February 23, 2026
    12:00 pm EST
    StormWind Training
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    AZ-104
    Tech Training
    AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator
    In this online training course, students will learn to manage Azure subscriptions and resources, implement and manage storage, deploy and manage virtual machines (VMs), configure and manage virtual networks, and manage identities. Exam AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator
    March 2, 2026
    12 p.m.
    StormWind Training
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    Tech Training
    Certified Ethical Hacking v13
    StormWind’s Ethical Hacking online training course will immerse students into an interactive environment where they will be shown how to scan, test, hack and secure their own systems. Students will gain an understanding of how to leverage a multitude of tools at the disposal of today’s hackers. Ethical hackers use many of the same tools as malicious hackers including, footprinting, sniffing, trojans, and more! When a student completes this online training course they will have knowledge and experience working as penetration testers on their organization’s Red Team. Students completing all activities in this training will have the knowledge to pass the CEH exam (312-50).
    March 16, 2026
    12 p.m.
    StormWind Training
    This virtual event brings together IT, security, and network professionals from across Central New York.
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    CISSP
    Tech Training
    Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
    Receive in-depth instruction covering the 8 CISSP domains. Expertise in these domains is critical in today’s information technology world. As you architect, design, and manage IT solutions, your knowledge and expertise, proven by your CISSP certification, can enhance the security posture of your company or your clients. Exam: CISSP
    April 6, 2026
    11 a.m.
    StormWind Training
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    Internet2: Design Sessions: Technical Planning
    Join IT Operations, Research Computing, Security Operations, Networking, and IAM professionals for a community-driven learning journey. This eight-part webinar and workshop series is designed to inform and empower, helping you effectively plan and execute a comprehensive strategy for leveraging the cloud for secure research.
    June 23, 2026
    Internet2 Training
    Session dates are as follows: April 7, April 21, May 5, May 12, May 26, June 2, June 16 and June 23
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    AZ-900 v2
    Tech Training
    AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
    In this online training course, students will learn foundational level knowledge on cloud concepts; core Azure services; security, privacy, compliance, and trust; and Azure pricing and support. Exam AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
    April 13, 2026
    12 p.m.
    StormWind Training
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    Comp TIA
    Tech Training
    CompTIA® Security+ (SY0-701)
    The Security+ certification is proof of a person’s knowledge and skills required to assess the security posture of an enterprise environment and recommend and implement appropriate security solutions; monitor and secure hybrid environments, including cloud, mobile, and IoT; operate with an awareness of applicable laws and policies, including principles of governance, risk, and compliance; identify, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents. Exam: SY0-701
    April 27, 2026
    11 a.m.
    StormWind Training
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    Cisco CCNA
    Tech Training
    Cisco CCNA: Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions
    The Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) course is the first step into Cisco networking. The goal of this online training course is to provide students with skills like network fundamentals and access, IP connectivity and services, security fundamentals, and more! Students who have attended the CCNA online training course will gain competency with Cisco IOS-based devices.
    May 19, 2026
    11 a.m.
    StormWind Training
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    Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification Prep – Live Online
    Prepare for the PMP® exam with expert-led training based on the PMBOK® Guide, 7th Edition. This course includes live instruction, bonus prep materials, and downloadable project templates you can use immediately on the job.
    June 20, 2025
    6:00pm EST
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