University of Maryland Cyber Defense Training Camp Sunday, July 12 – Saturday, July 18, 2015
9:00am - 3:30pm (Sunday-Saturday) Contact Info All UMD policies will be strictly enforced Eligibility: Technical experience is recommended, including networking, Cisco Academy, and/or Java programming. |
Howard County Cyber Defense Training Camp Eligibility: Technical experience is recommended, including networking, Cisco Academy, and/or Java programming. Registration Closed |
Capitol College Cyber Defense Training Camp Eligibility: Technical experience is recommended, including networking, Cisco Academy, and/or Java programming. |
Prince George's Community College Eligibility: Technical experience is recommended, including networking, Cisco Academy, and/or Java programming. Registration Closed |
Program Overview
Cyber Defense Training Camp is an intermediate level 7 day residential summer program for high school men and women (rising juniors and seniors). You will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge of cybersecurity and gain practical skills through instruction by an experienced security professional. Students learn about the field, take at least one field trip and hear from a variety of speakers to learn more about how to prepare to enter this exciting profession.
*Technical experience is highly encouraged, including networking, Cisco Academy, and/or Java programming.
Goals
To prepare the next generation of cybersecurity professionals through interactive learning, skill building, and utilization of available resources.
The Curriculum
- Operating Systems
- System Administration
- Networking
- Programming
Also: Guest speakers, field trip, cyber defense exercise, and computer-based "Capture-the-flag" competition at the end of the week.
For questions, please contact:
Dr. Davina Pruitt-Mentle
dpruitt@umd.edu
301 503 8070