--- title: Top Arizona Cybersecurity University Hosts FBI Cyber Academy for Second Consecutive Year description: UAT welcomed the FBI Cyber Academy, where high school students learned digital forensics and cyber investigations, led by FBI experts and UAT faculty team. image: https://www.uattech.com/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-06-29%20at%2012.52.18%20PM.png --- [![image-26](https://www.uattech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Marketing/Logos/image-26.png?width=99&name=image-26.png "image-26")](https://www.uat.edu/) ** - [Home](https://www.uattech.com) - [Majors](http://www.uat.edu/advancing-technology-degrees) - [About UAT](https://www.uat.edu/about-uat) - [Request More Information](https://www.uat.edu/request-info) [![Take a Virtual, Interactive Tour ](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3455363/92ff0e66-7821-430b-88c3-a32c82c5bda2.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3455363/92ff0e66-7821-430b-88c3-a32c82c5bda2) # University of Advancing Technology's Official Technology Blog ALL CATEGORIES - [all Categories](https://www.uattech.com) - [ Advancing Computer Science ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/advancing-computer-science) - [ Advertising Art ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/advertising-art) - [ Artificial Intelligence ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/artificial-intelligence) - [ Business Technology ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/business-technology) - [ Cyber Security ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/cyber-security) - [ Data Science ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/data-science) - [ Digital Maker and Fabrication ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/digital-maker-and-fabrication) - [ Digital Marketing ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/digital-marketing) - [ Digital Video ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/digital-video) - [ Game Studies ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/game-studies) - [ Human Computer Interaction ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/human-computer-interaction) - [ Robotics and Embedded Systems ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/robotics-and-embedded-sytems) - [ Software Engineering ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/software-engineering) - [ Virtual Reality ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/virtual-reality) - [ Alumni ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/alumni) - [ Behind the Bits Magazine ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/behind-the-bits) - [ Career and Work ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/career-and-work) - [ Competitions ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/competitions) - [ Events ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/events) - [ Geek411 Magazine ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/geek-411) - [ Graduate Studies ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/graduate-studies) - [ Military ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/military) - [ People, Places and Things ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/people-places-and-things) - [ Perimeter83 ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/Perimeter83) - [ Student Innovation Project (SIP) ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/student-innovation-project) - [ Student Work ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/student-work) - [ Technology News ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/technology-news) - [ UAT Life ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/UAT-life) - [ UAT News ](https://www.uattech.com/tag/UAT-news) [Cyber Security](https://www.uattech.com/tag/cyber-security), [UAT News](https://www.uattech.com/tag/uat-news), [Career and Work](https://www.uattech.com/tag/career-and-work), [Community](https://www.uattech.com/tag/community), [Summer Camps](https://www.uattech.com/tag/summer-camps)   |   9 Min Read ## Top Arizona Cybersecurity University Hosts FBI Cyber Academy for Second Consecutive Year ![Picture of UAT Staff Writer](https://www.uattech.com/hubfs/UATTECH-AUTHOR-LOGO.png) [ Written by UAT Staff Writer ](https://www.uattech.com/author/uat-staff-writer) [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/uatedu) Last week, [University of Advancing Technology](http://www.uat.edu) ([UAT](http://www.uat.edu)) once again partnered with the FBI Phoenix Field Office this summer to host the FBI Cyber Academy, marking the second consecutive year the university has welcomed Arizona high school students for an immersive [cybersecurity ](https://www.uat.edu/cyber-security-degrees)and [digital forensics](https://www.uat.edu/technology-forensics-degree) experience. #### Guided by FBI Agents and Cyber Experts Held on [UAT’s Tempe campus](https://www.uat.edu/see-technology-college), the weeklong academy gave students a rare behind-the-scenes look into the world of [cybercrime](https://www.uat.edu/cyber-security-degrees) investigations and federal law enforcement. Participants worked directly with FBI special agents, [cyber specialists,](https://www.uat.edu/cyber-security-degrees) intelligence analysts, and evidence technicians while learning how digital investigations unfold in real-world cases. ![Screenshot 2026-06-29 at 12.52.46 PM](https://www.uattech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-06-29%20at%2012.52.46%20PM.png?width=768&height=422&name=Screenshot%202026-06-29%20at%2012.52.46%20PM.png) #### From Dorms to Digital Forensics: A Student Investigator Experience Unlike a traditional summer camp, the FBI Cyber Academy placed students in the role of investigators from day one. Teams analyzed [digital evidence](https://www.uat.edu/technology-forensics-degree), tracked online activity, conducted mock interviews, and reconstructed a criminal case using [forensic techniques and investigative tools](https://www.uat.edu/technology-forensics-degree) commonly used in [cybersecurity](https://www.uat.edu/cyber-security-degrees) and law enforcement fields. The experience culminated in a courtroom-style presentation before a real U.S. Attorney, where students argued whether their findings supported an indictment. Students also lived on campus in[Founder’s Hall ](https://www.uat.edu/student-housing)during the academy, allowing them to experience college life while building teamwork and leadership skills alongside peers from across Arizona. UAT faculty and student mentors played a key role throughout the week, helping guide participants through technical exercises and demonstrating how [cybersecurit](https://www.uat.edu/cyber-security-degrees)y education translates into real career opportunities. ![Screenshot 2026-06-29 at 12.53.38 PM](https://www.uattech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-06-29%20at%2012.53.38%20PM.png?width=768&height=427&name=Screenshot%202026-06-29%20at%2012.53.38%20PM.png) #### Partnering to Strengthen Cybersecurity The continued partnership between the FBI and UAT reflects Arizona’s growing emphasis on [cybersecurity ](https://www.uat.edu/cyber-security-degrees)workforce development and hands-on STEM education. Following the success of the inaugural academy last year, the program has continued to expand opportunities for students interested in [cyber defense](https://www.uat.edu/cyber-security-degrees), [ethical hacking](https://www.uat.edu/cyber-security-degrees), and [digital forensics](https://www.uat.edu/technology-forensics-degree) careers. As a designated National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, UAT has continued to strengthen its reputation as one of Arizona’s leading [cybersecurity](https://www.uat.edu/cyber-security-degrees) universities. The institution also supports academy graduates through the FBI Phoenix Cyber Academy Scholarship, helping students continue their education in cybersecurity and related technology fields. ![Screenshot 2026-06-29 at 12.53.08 PM](https://www.uattech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-06-29%20at%2012.53.08%20PM.png?width=768&height=433&name=Screenshot%202026-06-29%20at%2012.53.08%20PM.png) #### Featured in the Local News The program’s impact and growing importance in Arizona’s cybersecurity ecosystem were recently highlighted by [12News,](https://www.12news.com/article/tech/fbi-student-academy-arizona/75-8ccb17b8-d827-497e-994b-db268952e7af) which featured the FBI Cyber Academy hosted on campus for the second consecutive year. 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