The camp provides a comprehensive learning experience based on GenCyber Cybersecurity Concepts, ethics, cybersecurity careers, and online safety, with funding from the National Security Agency (NSA) and National Science Foundation (NSF).
The GCU GenCyber Student Camp offers an immersive 30-hour experience for high school juniors and seniors, focusing on developing essential cybersecurity skills. Participants engage in hands-on activities, including red team and blue team exercises, to understand and counter cyber threats. The curriculum introduces specialized tools and concepts used by cybersecurity professionals daily, such as password cracking to emphasize strong password importance and reconnaissance on mock networks to identify security flaws. The camp aims to spark interest in cybersecurity careers and equip students with practical knowledge in areas like ethical hacking, digital forensics, network defense, and online safety. Students will learn from GCU professors, alumni, and current students, gaining valuable insights into the field and potential career paths.
A typical day involves hands-on cybersecurity sessions, team-building activities, and learning from GCU professors, alumni, and current students.
This camp is best for high school students interested in exploring a future in cybersecurity and gaining practical, hands-on experience in the field.
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
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