This camp is 100% free, funded by grants from the National Security Agency (NSA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF), and offers a direct pathway from camp to college and career in cybersecurity.
The "Gateway to Cyber" Cybersecurity Summer Day Camp at Assumption University offers high school students an immersive, hands-on experience in the field of cybersecurity. Participants will learn how hackers operate through ethical hacking exercises and engage in live Capture-the-Flag cyber challenges. The curriculum explores real-world tools used by cybersecurity professionals and teaches students how to protect themselves and others online. The camp aims to increase interest in cybersecurity careers and diversity within the cybersecurity workforce, providing a direct pathway from camp to college and ultimately to a career in this rapidly growing field. Students will gain an understanding of core cybersecurity concepts such as Defense in Depth, Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability, and develop a security-oriented Linux distribution for continued learning.
A typical day involves ethical hacking exercises, participation in Capture-the-Flag challenges, and exploring real-world cybersecurity tools, all facilitated by Assumption University faculty and undergraduate student mentors.
This camp is ideal for high school students entering 10th to 12th grade in Massachusetts who are interested in exploring cybersecurity, regardless of prior experience.
Assumption University, 500 Salisbury St, Worcester, MA 01609
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