Programming
Weekly & Monthly Events
Defenders isn't a one-off. It's a rhythm. Here's what happens on a normal week, plus the bigger events on the calendar.
A normal week
The Defenders Rhythm
Exact scheduling varies a little by chapter, but this is the shape of it everywhere.
Monday
Cyber Monday Briefing
A short weekly briefing on what's happening in cybersecurity news and inside the community.
Wednesday
Workshop Wednesday
Hands-on training sessions across tracks: Red Team, Blue Team, Purple Team, forensics, cloud security.
Friday
CTF Friday
Mini capture-the-flag challenges to close out the week, solo or with your chapter.
Monthly
Bootcamps & Community Outreach
Deeper-dive bootcamps and campus outreach sessions run on a monthly cadence per chapter.
On the calendar
Upcoming Events
Bootcamps, CTF championships, and summits across AquilaCyber, including Defenders.
Intro to Cyber Workshop
October 5, 2026 · Online
A beginner-friendly walkthrough of the Intro to Cyber curriculum for anyone new to the community.