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The Utah Cyber Alliance (UCA) is a new 501(c)(6) trade association established to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities across Utah. Governed by an independent board, UCA provides a vendor-neutral platform for collaboration, education, and resource sharing for organizations of all sizes.

Our Mission

UCA exists to facilitate collaboration between government IT leaders, school district technology directors, businesses, cybersecurity vendors, and policy experts. Our goal is to build collective resilience against cyber threats while helping organizations navigate cybersecurity challenges and compliance requirements like HB 44 (formerly HB 42).

Why Now?

With the passage of Utah's School Cybersecurity Amendments (originally introduced as HB 42, now merged into HB 44), Utah's education sector faces new compliance requirements including:

• Adoption of a recognized cybersecurity framework
• Annual risk assessments
• Documented incident response plans
• Designated security personnel
• Annual reporting to USBE

Many school districts and charter schools, particularly smaller ones, lack the resources and expertise to meet these requirements alone. UCA provides the collaborative infrastructure and practical resources needed to help every Utah LEA achieve compliance.

What We Offer

For All Members (Free for Public Sector / $50/year Industry):

• Access to compliance guides, templates, and checklists
• Peer networking with fellow IT leaders and cybersecurity professionals
• Vendor-neutral guidance on cybersecurity solutions
• Event invitations and member discounts
• Full resource library access and newsletter updates

Sponsorship Opportunities:

• Tiered sponsorship: Premier ($1,500), Core ($1,000), and Contributor ($500)
• Year-round branding, booth space at events, and networking
• Vendor directory listing and newsletter features
• Credibility through association with a trusted organization

Our Governance

UCA is governed by an independent board to ensure our guidance remains vendor-neutral and focused on the public interest. Our tiered sponsorship model supports the organization while preserving complete editorial and programmatic independence. Harborcoat, a Utah-based cybersecurity VAR, serves as our founding sponsor.

Get Involved

We're currently accepting founding members and planning our inaugural event: the HB 44 (formerly HB 42) Collaborative Forum in April 2026. Whether you're a school district IT director, county CISO, business owner, or cybersecurity vendor, we invite you to join us in strengthening Utah's cyber defenses.

UCA is planning our inaugural event: the HB 44 (formerly HB 42) Collaborative Forum, a focused afternoon forum bringing together Utah's education cybersecurity community to discuss implementing the new school cybersecurity requirements.

Event Details

• When: April 2026 (exact date TBD)
• Where: Silicon Slopes, Lehi, Utah
• Format: Lunch and afternoon session with three expert speakers
• Who: School district IT leaders, charter school administrators, state officials, and cybersecurity professionals

What to Expect

The forum will feature three expert speakers, a networking lunch, and practical resources. Attendees will leave with actionable guidance and connections to help their organizations navigate Utah's school cybersecurity requirements.

Stay Updated

Join UCA as a member to receive event announcements, registration details, and early access when tickets become available.