Upcoming Events & Trainings

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
Nysernet CMMC Capability Academy - CCP + CCA + Learning Cohort
Tech Training
CMMC Capability Academy
CMMC is not a one-time certification. Develop your CCP and CCA skills to better maintain, defend and evolve organizational compliance over time.
May 12
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14, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST
SUNY Oswego Metro Center | Atrium Building | 2 Clinton Square, Syracuse, N.Y. 13202
CCP training will take place in-person May 12-14. CCA training will be virtual post-CCP training.
Nysernet Leadership Symposium: Cyber Resilience for Museums and Cultural Organizations Hosted at the American Museum of Natural History on Wednesday, May 20,2026 at 9:30 am-4pm
Leadership Symposium
Leadership Symposium: Cyber Resilience for Museums and Cultural Organizations
Join the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) and Nysernet for a collaborative symposium focused on clear, executive-level insight into today’s most relevant cyber risks for museums and cultural organizations. Explore what cyber resilience truly means in a mission-driven environment, discuss solutions with industry peers and learn from cyber experts who specialize in defending complex nonprofits.
May 20, 2026
9:30 a.m. EST
American Museum of Natural History, 200 Central Prk W, New York, NY 10024
Designed specifically for CIOs, CISOs and senior leaders across New York’s arts and cultural sector
Nysernet's NYSCIO 2026 | June 16-17 | 41 Lakefront Hotel, Geneva, NY
Conference
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
Programming coming soon!
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
AZ-900
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
Comp TIA Security+ (SYO-701)
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
May 4, 2026
11 a.m.
StormWind Training
Project Management Professional (PMP) | Live Class + 12 Months Access to Course Material + Certification Voucher
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.
July 6, 2026
11 a.m.
StormWind Training
This program runs frequently. Cohorts begin on the following dates:
May 4, 2026
July 6, 2026
MD-102: Endpoint Administrator | Live Class + 12 Months Access to Course MAterials + Certification Voucher
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.
May 4, 2026
12 p.m.
StormWind Training
Cisco CCNA: Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions
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
Windows Server 2025 Administration
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.
June 1, 2026
12 p.m. EST
StormWind Training
Ethical Hacker
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).
June 15, 2026
1 p.m.
StormWind Training
Project Mgmt (1)
Tech Training
PMI Agile Certified Pracititoner (PMI-ACP)
To stay relevant in the competitive, professional world, it’s increasingly important that professionals can demonstrate true leadership ability on today’s software projects. The PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® certification clearly illustrates to colleagues, organizations or even potential employers that students are ready and able to lead in this new age of product development, management and delivery.
July 20, 2026
11 a.m. EST
StormWind Training
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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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
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
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
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
Windows Server 2025 Administration
Tech Training
Windows Server 2025 Administration
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.
June 1, 2025
12 p.m. EST
StormWind Training
Arista 2026 Campus Networking Day Logo
Partner Conference
Arista Campus Networking Day
The enterprise network is undergoing a radical shift. Simply "keeping the lights on" is no longer enough. Connectivity must be seamless, security must be inherent, and operations must be automated. Join Arista for Campus Networking Day, where they'll move past the buzzwords to provide the blueprint for the modern, cognitive campus.
June 24, 2026
10 am
Albright-Knox Gundlach Art Museum, 1285 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222

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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.
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