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The Blugold Group

Cybersecurity Club @ UW-Eau Claire

Who We Are

The Blugold Group is the Cybersecurity Club for the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. We focus on providing hands-on, practical experiences which translate directly into the workforce.

We provide a welcoming environment where anyone of any skill level can learn cybersecurity skills.

We conduct research, compete at competitions, perform red teaming exercises, and foster learning through collaboration and hands-on workshops.

user@blugold:~$ cat workshop-topics.txt

- Cyber Basics

- Cryptography

- Network Security

- Open Source Intelligence

- Malware Building and Defense

- Social Engineering

- Web App Security

- Threat Intelligence

- Binary Exploitation

- Incident Response

- Digital Forensics

- AI Security

- Cryptography

- Hardware Security

Our Mission

To provide a space for any UW-Eau Claire student to learn about cybersecurity hands on. To give them a chance to prove themselves.

We're shaping the next generation of security professionals and hackers.

How We Do It

🛠 Workshops

Hacking. Hardening. Hands-on labs every week

🚩 Capture the Flag

Practice solving realistic security challenges in timed competitions

🎤 Guest Speakers

Learn from renowned cybersecurity experts

🏆 Competitions

We compete in regional, state, and national competition

🔎 Research

UW-Eau Claire is known for its undergraduate research, the Blugold Group is no exception. We are one of the university's sources for high-quality, impactful research

Join Us

Meetings every Tuesday at 6:00 PM
Vicki Lord Larson 1132 (between Schofield and the Library)

Join our Blugold Connect+ group and Discord server for updates and meeting information.

FAQs

Do I need prior experience to join?

No! We welcome all skill levels. Workshops start with basics and build up.

Is membership free?

Yes, it's completely free and available to for UW-Eau Claire students.

Who can I contact for questions?

Email us at [email protected].