Â鶹ÊÓƵ held the National Security Administration/National Science Foundation-sponsored GenCyber summer camp in Pennsylvania in June 2019. 50 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 Â鶹ÊÓƵ GenCyber page for information on current programs.
Camp Documents, Curriculum, and Photos
Download the 2019 Camp Document Packet to view the flyer, brochure, schedule, curriculum and guest speaker presentations. Visit the Photo Gallery to view event photos.
Student Camp (Middle and High School Students)
- Camp Dates: June 24-28, 2019
- Camp's focus was on the fundamentals of cybersecurity and safe online behavior.
High School Modules
Download the 2019 Camp Document Packet to view curriculum for the modules below.
- Internet of Things (IoT) Security/Monitoring
- Talk the Talk - Cybersecurity Concepts
- Fundamentals of Information Security
- Digital Forensics
- Alice Programming Challenge
- Airport Security
- Robots Programming
- Network Threats and Countermeasures
- Data Protection
- Wireless Security
- Threat Modeling
- Cybersecurity Knowledge Fair
Middle School Modules
Download the 2019 Camp Document Packet to view curriculum for the modules below.
- Talk the Talk - Cybersecurity Concepts
- Programming with Alice Part 1
- Personal Cybersecurity Practices
- Unplugged Programming Activity
- Robots Programming
- Internet of Things (IoT) Security/Monitoring
- Programming with Alice Part 2
- Computational Thinking
- Network Security
- Data Protection
- Wireless Security
- Cybersecurity Knowledge Fair
Participation Advantages
- The camp was offered at no cost to participants.
- A Droid Inventor Kit was awarded to each participant.
- Free lunch and afternoon snacks were provided.
- Instructions and mentorship from Â鶹ÊÓƵ faculty and other security experts.
- Participants gained valuable knowledge and skills that prepare them to pursue a very promising and growing career field.
Guest Speakers
Download the 2019 Camp Document Packet to view the talk descriptions and presenter bios, and presentations.
- Tuesday, June 25, Brian Gouker, division chief in the College of Cyber at the National Security Agency
- Title: Cyber Education: An Expert Perspective
- Wednesday, June 26, Tommy Chin, security researcher at GRIMM
- Title: From Concepts to Practicality: The Impacts of Neglecting Security Practices
- Thursday, June 27, Joe Jesson, professor at the College of New Jersey
- Title: Can Students Help When the Grid Fails?
Questions
If you have any questions, please contact the PI or Co-PI at the information below:
Grant PI: Waleed Farag, Professor of Computer Science
Phone: 724-357-2524
Fax: 724-357-7908
Grant Co-PI: Soundararajan Ezekiel, Professor of Computer Science
Phone: 724-357-2524
Fax: 724-357-7908