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
- 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 competitions
🔎 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 Discord server and Blugold Connect+ group 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 for UW-Eau Claire students.
Who can I contact for questions?
Email us at [email protected].