ÑÇÉ«Ó°¿â held the National Security Agency/National Science Foundation-sponsored GenCyber winter 2020–21 camp virtually in February 2021. Fifty students participated in this camp and learned valuable lessons in cybersecurity practices. The camp addressed essential security concepts through hands-on activities, challenging projects, and guest lectures by leaders of industry.
Below are participation advantages, camp materials, and information related to curriculum and modules. Please visit the current ÑÇÉ«Ó°¿â GenCyber page for information on current programs.
Camp Documents and Photos
Flyer | Brochure | Schedule | Photo Gallery
Student Camp (Middle and High School Students)
- Camp Dates: February 6, 7, 13, 14, and 20, 2021
- Camp's focus was on several technical topics on cybersecurity and safe online behavior.
Participation Advantages
- The camp was offered at no cost to participants.
- ARaspberry Pi 4 kit was awarded to each participant.
- Instructions and mentorship from ÑÇÉ«Ó°¿â faculty and other security experts.
- Participants gained valuable knowledge and skills that prepare them to pursue a very promising and growing career field.
Camp Curriculum
Guest Speakers
Saturday, February 13, 2021
- Larry Pearlstein, Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the College of New Jersey
- Title: Defense Against the Dark Hat
Sunday, February 14, 2021
- Dom Glavach, Chief Security Officer and Chief Strategies at CyberSN
- Title: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Attacks
Questions
For more information, please contact grant PI: Dr. Waleed Farag, Professor of Computer Science
Phone: 724-357-2608
Fax: 724-357-7908
