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• Aiken AI & Cyber Innovation Week 2026

  • Start
    2 Feb 2026
  • End
    7 Feb 2026
  • Location
    USCA - Aiken, SC

  

  Aiken AI & Cyber Innovation Week 2026

  USC Aiken is proud to host its first-ever AI & Cyber Innovation Week— a six-day event bringing together students, professionals, educators, government, and industry leaders to explore the future of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.

  Throughout the week, participants will engage in:

  • Hands-on Training & Workshops – Professional development in cybersecurity and AI.

  • Expert Seminars – Thought-provoking talks from DOE/DOD and industry experts.

  • Community Engagement – Public cyber awareness events and outreach.

  • Competitions – Capture the Flag (CTF) challenges and student showcases.

  • Workforce Panels – Insightful discussions on careers, skills, and opportunities in the AI and cyber fields.

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  Mark Your Calendars: February 2–7, 2026

  
  

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• PER-418 Network Traffic Analysis-FREE

  • Start
    2 Feb 2026
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    8:00 AM
  • End
    4 Feb 2026
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    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Aiken Technical College - Aiken, SC

  
  

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• Drone Certification Bootcamp-$550/seat

  • Start
    2 Feb 2026
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    8:00 AM
  • End
    3 Feb 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    USCA - Aiken, SC

  
  

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• MGT-328 Critical Thinking and Risk Management in a Cyber-Converged World-FREE

  • When
    7 Feb 2026
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    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    USCA - Aiken, SC

  
  

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• PER-338 Cybersecurity in a Resource Constrained Environment for Public and Rural Utilities-FREE

  • Start
    25 Feb 2026
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    8:00 AM
  • End
    26 Feb 2026
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    5:00 PM
  • Location
    USCA - Aiken, SC

  
  

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• AWR-376 Understanding Targeted Cyber Attacks-FREE

  • When
    10 Mar 2026
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    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Aiken County EOC

  COURSE OVERVIEW

  This course provides participants with a strong understanding of how targeted cyber attacks, including advanced persistent threats (APTs), occur. Attendees will learn how to prepare for, mitigate, respond to, and recover from these types of cyber incidents.

  By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Recognize the phases of targeted cyber attacks

  • Understand attacker methods and techniques

  • Apply strategies for prevention, mitigation, and response

  • Strengthen organizational cybersecurity planning and readiness

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  SCOPE

  Participants will receive threat-specific, actionable training that fills a major gap in community-level cybersecurity readiness. The course focuses on the full lifecycle of targeted attacks, attacker methods used at each stage, and practical tactics organizations can use to strengthen preparedness.

  Topics include:

  • Phases of targeted cyber attacks

  • Attack vectors and adversary tactics

  • Incident prevention and mitigation

  • Effective response and recovery processes

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  TARGET AUDIENCE

  This course is designed for:

  • Emergency management & emergency responders

  • Risk managers & organizational planners

  • Critical infrastructure (public & private sector)

  • Information security & cybersecurity personnel

  • Leaders responsible for cyber incident response

  • Professionals involved in organizational strategy and resilience

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  EVENT DETAILS

  Date & Time:
  Tuesday, March 10, 2026
  08:00 – 17:00 (8 hours)

  Location:
  Aiken County EOC
  1930 University Parkway, Suite 1100
  Aiken, SC 29801

  Handicap Accessible: No
  WiFi Access: Not specified
  Primary Instructor: TBD
  Offered By: South Carolina Emergency Management Division

  
  

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