The camp provides a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience funded by the National Security Agency and National Science Foundation, making it free for participants and focusing on bridging the cybersecurity skills gap.
The GCU GenCyber Student Academy offers high school students an immersive, 30-hour experience in cybersecurity. Participants engage in hands-on activities, including red team and blue team exercises, to learn ethical hacking, network defense, cryptography, and digital forensics. The camp aims to spark interest in cybersecurity careers and provide foundational knowledge in online safety and cybersecurity concepts. Students will use tools leveraged by cybersecurity professionals, such as password cracking tools and reconnaissance on mock networks to identify security flaws. The program emphasizes practical skills and understanding professional ethics for 'white hat' hackers, preparing students for potential college programs and careers in the field.
A typical day involves hands-on cybersecurity sessions, team-building activities like cup-stacking challenges, and programming robots, all designed to introduce students to various aspects of cybersecurity and STEM.
This camp is ideal for high school students interested in exploring cybersecurity, ethical hacking, and STEM activities, regardless of prior experience.
Grand Canyon University, Cyber Center of Excellence, 3300 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85017
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