AZ Cyber Initiative

@az_cyber

A 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to developing a next generation of Arizona cyber security and IT professionals.

Joined November 2020

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Incredible teamwork in Nogales! 🙏 Huge thanks to @santaCruzCenter, @South_32, @SodexoGroup, @cityofnogales, and @santacruzaz for making our Cyber Bootcamps a resounding success. Your partnership creates essential opportunities for youth and builds our future workforce!

az_cyber's tweet image. Incredible teamwork in Nogales! 🙏 Huge thanks to
@santaCruzCenter, @South_32, @SodexoGroup,
@cityofnogales, and @santacruzaz for making our Cyber Bootcamps a resounding success. Your partnership creates essential opportunities for youth and builds our future workforce!

AZ Cyber Initiative@az_cyber · Jul 24

This is real impact! Huge thanks to Kim Jones (top CISO, SANS Instructor, UC Berkeley Lecturer) for her incredible session at our Glendale Community College Intro to Cyber Bootcamp. Her one-on-one mentorship after the talk truly showed a deep investment in our students' futures!

az_cyber's tweet image. This is real impact! Huge thanks to Kim Jones (top CISO, SANS Instructor, UC Berkeley Lecturer) for her incredible session at our Glendale Community College Intro to Cyber Bootcamp. Her one-on-one mentorship after the talk truly showed a deep investment in our students' futures!

AZ Cyber Initiative@az_cyber · Jul 23

Amazing field trip for our Intermediate Cyber Bootcamp students to @TEPenergy! They gained direct insights from TEP's security professionals. We're so grateful to TEP for opening their doors again and supporting our mission to empower future cyber talent!

az_cyber's tweet image. Amazing field trip for our Intermediate Cyber Bootcamp students to @TEPenergy! They gained direct insights from TEP's security professionals. We're so grateful to TEP for opening their doors again and supporting our mission to empower future cyber talent!

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AZ Cyber Initiative@az_cyber · Jul 15

A massive thank you to Ngan Pham (Statewide Cybersecurity Programs Manager) & Ryan Murray (State CISO) from the State of Arizona! Their commitment to our bootcamps at @gccaz & @uarizona is inspiring, actively building our community & tomorrow's diverse cyber workforce.

az_cyber's tweet image. A massive thank you to Ngan Pham (Statewide Cybersecurity Programs Manager) &amp; Ryan Murray (State CISO) from the State of Arizona! Their commitment to our bootcamps at @gccaz &amp; @uarizona is inspiring, actively building our community &amp; tomorrow's diverse cyber workforce.

AZ Cyber Initiative@az_cyber · Jul 14

Mission built on partnership! 🚀 Big thanks to Arizona Cyber Warfare Range at Pima Community College East Campus for providing the perfect home for our bootcamps. Your support empowers youth and strengthens Tucson's tech future!

az_cyber's tweet image. Mission built on partnership! 🚀 Big thanks to Arizona Cyber Warfare Range at Pima Community College East Campus for providing the perfect home for our bootcamps. Your support empowers youth and strengthens Tucson's tech future!

AZ Cyber Initiative@az_cyber · Jul 10

Incredible insights from AZ Cyber Board Member Pete Kim at our @uarizona bootcamp! He told students: "You can be that F-35 pilot someday... Keep learning and never give up chasing your goals!" Thanks, Pete, for showing what's possible!

az_cyber's tweet image. Incredible insights from AZ Cyber Board Member Pete Kim at our @uarizona bootcamp! He told students: "You can be that F-35 pilot someday... Keep learning and never give up chasing your goals!" Thanks, Pete, for showing what's possible!

AZ Cyber Initiative@az_cyber · Jul 9

What an electric bootcamp in San Luis AZ! So grateful for our partnership with @ArizonaWestern & @SanLuisHigh. Seeing students excited about cybersecurity & ready for local careers reaffirms why community collaboration is key to the future workforce!

az_cyber's tweet image. What an electric bootcamp in San Luis AZ! So grateful for our partnership with @ArizonaWestern &amp; @SanLuisHigh. Seeing students excited about cybersecurity &amp; ready for local careers reaffirms why community collaboration is key to the future workforce!

AZ Cyber Initiative@az_cyber · Jul 7

A huge thank you to Andrea Ahlsen, Cybersecurity Awareness Manager, for an incredibly insightful session at the 2025 Summer Cyber Bootcamp. Andrea's message perfectly aligned with our core mission: preparing the next generation for the complexities of our digital world.

az_cyber's tweet image. A huge thank you to Andrea Ahlsen, Cybersecurity Awareness Manager, for an incredibly insightful session at the 2025 Summer Cyber Bootcamp. Andrea's message perfectly aligned with our core mission: preparing the next generation for the complexities of our digital world.

AZ Cyber Initiative@az_cyber · Jul 4

This #IndependenceDay, let's honor the spirit of our nation & its vibrant communities! Just as our founders sought freedom, we celebrate the ongoing quest for #DigitalFreedom and the pioneers protecting our online world. Have a secure & sparkling Fourth of July! 🎇

az_cyber's tweet image. This #IndependenceDay, let's honor the spirit of our nation &amp; its vibrant communities! Just as our founders sought freedom, we celebrate the ongoing quest for #DigitalFreedom and the pioneers protecting our online world. Have a secure &amp; sparkling Fourth of July! 🎇

AZ Cyber Initiative@az_cyber · Jul 3

What an inspiring session at the Glendale Community College Intro to Cyber bootcamp! A huge thank you to George Wade for sharing his incredible expertise and passion with our students. George truly lit up the room with his insights on Cyber Pathways.

az_cyber's tweet image. What an inspiring session at the Glendale Community College Intro to Cyber bootcamp!

A huge thank you to George Wade for sharing his incredible expertise and passion with our students. George truly lit up the room with his insights on Cyber Pathways.

AZ Cyber Initiative@az_cyber · Jul 1

It’s a powerful thing to watch a student realize their potential, and it's an honor to do it alongside partners who share a vision for ALL of Arizona. A special, heartfelt thank you to Cochise College Early College Programs and the Center for the Future of Arizona.

az_cyber's tweet image. It’s a powerful thing to watch a student realize their potential, and it's an honor to do it alongside partners who share a vision for ALL of Arizona. A special, heartfelt thank you to Cochise College Early College Programs and the Center for the Future of Arizona.

AZ Cyber Initiative@az_cyber · Jun 28

Huge thanks to Michael (Mike) Fierros for inspiring our Yuma #AZCyberBootcamp students! As a #Yuma native and IT/cybersecurity pro from GMiT & AspireByte, his insights were invaluable. So grateful he helps us inspire the next generation right in his hometown! #cybersecurity

az_cyber's tweet image. Huge thanks to Michael (Mike) Fierros for inspiring our Yuma #AZCyberBootcamp students! As a #Yuma native and IT/cybersecurity pro from GMiT &amp; AspireByte, his insights were invaluable. So grateful he helps us inspire the next generation right in his hometown! #cybersecurity

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AZ Cyber Initiative@az_cyber · Jun 26

This is how we build the future workforce! 💪 Huge thanks to our incredible partners. Your collaboration is key to unlocking student potential & forging direct career pathways from classroom to industry. Excited for more! @chandlergilbert @phxchamberfound @ElevateEdAZ

az_cyber's tweet image. This is how we build the future workforce! 💪 Huge thanks to our incredible partners. Your collaboration is key to unlocking student potential &amp; forging direct career pathways from classroom to industry. Excited for more! @chandlergilbert @phxchamberfound @ElevateEdAZ

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AZ Cyber Initiative@az_cyber · Jun 25

High vibes at our #SanDiego Cyber Bootcamp! ✨ Pure concentration and brilliant young minds diving into new tech. We're planting seeds of innovation for a brighter future, one focused mind at a time! #LiveLearning #YouthInTech #CommunityImpact #FutureLeaders #STEMeducation

az_cyber's tweet image. High vibes at our #SanDiego Cyber Bootcamp! ✨ Pure concentration and brilliant young minds diving into new tech. We're planting seeds of innovation for a brighter future, one focused mind at a time!

#LiveLearning #YouthInTech #CommunityImpact #FutureLeaders #STEMeducation

AZ Cyber Initiative@az_cyber · Jun 20

Immense gratitude today for our partners! Together, we're empowering Arizona's youth to be the future of cybersecurity. Thank you for igniting potential at our 2025 Summer Cyber Bootcamp! #AZCyber #CommunityPartnership #CollectiveImpact #Cybersecurity #STEMeducation

az_cyber's tweet image. Immense gratitude today for our partners! Together, we're empowering Arizona's youth to be the future of cybersecurity. Thank you for igniting potential at our 2025 Summer Cyber Bootcamp! #AZCyber #CommunityPartnership #CollectiveImpact #Cybersecurity #STEMeducation

AZ Cyber Initiative@az_cyber · Jun 18

Nogales High Schoolers: Level up your cyber skills! Enroll in our FREE Intermediate Cyber Bootcamp, July 21-25 at Santa Cruz Center. Master Phishing Analysis, AI Security & more. Get a $250 bonus! Scan QR to apply! #cyberbootcamp #NogalesAZ #FreeTraining

az_cyber's tweet image. Nogales High Schoolers: Level up your cyber skills! Enroll in our FREE Intermediate Cyber Bootcamp, July 21-25 at Santa Cruz Center. Master Phishing Analysis, AI Security &amp; more. Get a $250 bonus! Scan QR to apply! #cyberbootcamp #NogalesAZ #FreeTraining

AZ Cyber Initiative@az_cyber · Jun 18

Huge thanks to the University of Arizona, our community partner, for providing the space for our #SummerCyberBootcamp 2025. Your support is foundational to empowering the next generation in cybersecurity! #AZCyberInitiative

az_cyber's tweet image. Huge thanks to the University of Arizona, our community partner, for providing the space for our #SummerCyberBootcamp 2025. Your support is foundational to empowering the next generation in cybersecurity! #AZCyberInitiative

AZ Cyber Initiative@az_cyber · Jun 16

📣 Phoenix High Schoolers! The FREE Intermediate Cyber Bootcamp at Rio Salado College in Tempe is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to skyrocket your cybersecurity skills! Dates: July 14 - 18 Location: Rio Salado College, Tempe, AZ.

az_cyber's tweet image. 📣 Phoenix High Schoolers!
The FREE Intermediate Cyber Bootcamp at Rio Salado College in Tempe is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to skyrocket your cybersecurity skills!

Dates: July 14 - 18
Location: Rio Salado College, Tempe, AZ.

AZ Cyber Initiative@az_cyber · Jun 13

A big thank you to Chinle Public Schools! We're honored to partner with you to bring the 2025 Summer Cyber Bootcamp to the community. Together, we're creating accessible pathways for students to explore cybersecurity. Thank you for your trust and dedication! #AZCyberInitiative

az_cyber's tweet image. A big thank you to Chinle Public Schools! We're honored to partner with you to bring the 2025 Summer Cyber Bootcamp to the community. Together, we're creating accessible pathways for students to explore cybersecurity. Thank you for your trust and dedication! #AZCyberInitiative

AZ Cyber Initiative@az_cyber · Jun 13

Hey students! Are you ready to dive into the world of #CyberSecurity and kickstart a potential career in #Tech? We still have a few spots left in our Intro to #CyberBootcamp happening NEXT WEEK, June 16-20, at Glendale Community College!

az_cyber's tweet image. Hey students! Are you ready to dive into the world of #CyberSecurity and kickstart a potential career in #Tech? We still have a few spots left in our Intro to #CyberBootcamp happening NEXT WEEK, June 16-20, at Glendale Community College!