Cyber Defense Training Camp (Flier)

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University of Maryland Maryland Cybersecurity Center Cyber Defense Training Camp Residential Rising Juniors and Seniors Sunday, July 7 – Saturday, July 13, 2013 Application Deadline: May 15, 2013 Eligibility: Technical experience is recommended, including networking, Cisco Academy, and/or Java programming. Contact Info http://www.cyber.umd.edu/education/cyber-defense All UMD policies will be strictly enforced Registration is now Closed

 

Program Overview

The U.S. Cyber Challenge (USCC) is a national coalition of public-private sector entities collaborating to enhance the workforce with the next generation of cyber security professionals through skill development activities, mentoring, and resources, and the facilitation of scholarship, internship and employment opportunities.

The Maryland Cyber Defense Boot Camp is a summer residential programs designed for high school students in partnership with the University of Maryland and the National CyberWatch Center.  Students learn about the field of Cybersecurity and skills needed for this exciting profession. Specific topics covered include:

• Operating Systems
• System Administration
• Networking
• Programming
• Guest speakers, site visit, cyber defense exercise, and more.

This is an intermediate to advanced level camp. Technical experience is recommended such as: networking, Cisco Academy, and/or Java programming. Full week of activities culminate in a computer based "capture-the-flag" competition.

For questions, please contact:

Dr. Davina Pruitt-Mentle
dpruitt@umd.edu
301 503 8070