Cyber Summer Programs
CyberSTEM™/Cybersecurity Camp 

Participants engage in hands-on activities and learn about the broad field of cybersecurity. They learn to apply basic security concepts through gaming, modeling and simulation development, robotics, digital forensics, cryptography, system vulnerability and cyberethics, safety and security exercises, while investigating exciting careers that interconnect the fields of science, math, technology, engineering and computer security. Students tour local labs and hear guest speakers from state, local and federal agencies and professionals. No experience necessary. [More]  

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Maryland US Cyber Challenge/ US Cyber Defense Boot Camps
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 US Cyber Camps/US Cyber Defense Boot Camps are summer advanced level camps designed for high school students in partnership with CyberWatch and USCC. Technical experience is recommended such as: networking, Cisco Academy, and/or Java programming. Students learn about the field of Cybersecurity, visit local labs and hear from a variety of speakers to learn more about the 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.

Four days of activities culminate in a computer based "capture-the-flag" competition.

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