Virginia Cyber Range celebrates 10 years of advancing cybersecurity education The ninth annual Virginia Cybersecurity Education Conference brought together educators, government agencies, industry leaders, nonprofit organizations, and students from across Virginia to explore emerging technologies, share ideas, and prepare the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. Hosted by the Virginia Cyber Range, part of Virginia Tech’s Division of Information Technology, the two-day conference was held at Virginia Tech’s Academic Building One in Alexandria. This year’s event also celebrated the program’s first decade of expanding access to hands-on cybersecurity education. Attendees participated in hands-on workshops, keynote presentations, networking opportunities, and a Capture the Flag competition while exploring topics including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity workforce development, emerging technologies, and innovative approaches to cybersecurity education. Shannon Beck, director of the Virginia Cyber Range, said preparing educators and students for rapidly evolving technologies remains central to the program's mission. "We're always trying to prepare for that next wave of technology. Where is this information going? How do we keep our systems secure especially in light of ever emerging threats and technology, including artificial intelligence?" Beck said. Over the past decade, the Virginia Cyber Range has helped reshape cybersecurity education across the Commonwealth by making hands-on learning more accessible, scalable, and affordable. Through cloud-based learning environments, curriculum, capture the flag competitions, and professional development opportunities, the program has expanded access to practical cybersecurity instruction for educators and students alike. Today, the platform supports approximately 11,000 students each academic semester, making it easier for schools to deliver sophisticated cyber labs without the expense and maintenance of traditional infrastructure. Looking back on the conference's beginnings, David Raymond, associate vice president and chief information security officer at Virginia Tech, said the vision was always to create a community where educators could learn from one another. "This annual conference is one