Discover how to establish and run a successful university cyber defense organization in this 35-minute conference talk. Learn from Michael Arpaia's experience as he shares insights on overcoming educational gaps, fostering student-led learning, and leveraging professional help. Explore the benefits of cyber competitions, strategies for simplifying challenges, and tools for standardizing processes. Gain practical knowledge on identifying weaknesses, creating challenge dashboards, and utilizing mini-computers for training. Access valuable resources, including whitepapers and ISOs, to enhance your organization's capabilities. Understand the importance of student motivation, exploitation techniques, and the role of competitions in cybersecurity education. Leave with actionable takeaways to improve your university's cyber defense program and prepare students for real-world challenges in the field of information security.