GenCyber Student Camps 2022:

Cybersecurity Summer Camps for High School Students

June 20 - June 24 (girls only)

June 27 - July 1 (boys & girls)

GenCyber Student Camps :: Overview

The 2022 GenCyber Student Camp at Boise State University is a free, in person, full-day, one-week program that introduces high school students in Boise and nearby to cybersecurity first principles and the rapidly developing field of cybersecurity. Using hands-on activities, students will engage with applied cryptography, Raspberry Pi set up and security, threats, risks, network traffic analysis, penetrating testing, and virtualization practices.

GenCyber Student Camps :: Objectives

The GenCyber Student Camp at Boise State University is designed for high school students (entering grades 9-12 in fall 2022) to:

▣ Introduce and cement knowledge of cybersecurity first principles

▣ Increase the curiosity of the participants in the field of cybersecurity

▣ Encourage participants to seek further education in cybersecurity

▣ Motivate participants to seek a career in cybersecurity

GenCyber Student Camps :: Mentors

Dr. Gaby Dagher

Director

Matthew Thomas

Lead Instructor

Kelsey Wright

K-12 Pedagogical Expert

Amanda Harris

K-12 Pedagogical Expert

Dr. Donald Winiecki

Ethics Instructor

GenCyber Student Camps :: Modules

We have designed this camp to be team-based, interactive, and game-based. The curriculum of each camp is organized into four modules we will address in four 90-minute sessions over the course of each day. The modules are:

▣ Cybersecurity First Principles, Ethics, and Online Safety

▣ Raspberry Pi- based Information Security & Privacy Awareness

▣ Raspberry Pi- based Network Security Awareness

▣ Raspberry Pi- based Web Security and Penetration Test Awareness

Benefits

▣ FREE REGISTRATION

▣ FREE RASPBERRY PI

▣ FREE T-SHIRT & SUPPLIES

▣ FREE BREAKFAST & LUNCH

Eligibility & How to Apply

Applicants must be high school students who reside in the U.S. and attend a U.S. school (or home

school).

Applications will be reviewed and assessed on a first come, first serve basis, until all positions are fulfilled. Due to the limited number of positions, you are encouraged to apply ASAP.

<<< Students from underrepresented groups and/or schools with limited STEM research capacity are highly encouraged to apply. >>>

To apply, please click on the "Apply now" button below and complete the application form.

Contact

If you have any questions or need any further information, please contact the Computer Science Department at computerscience@boisestate.edu or (208) 426-5766.

Project sponsored by the National Security Agency under Grant/Cooperative Agreement Boise State University GenCyber Grant. Any opinions findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Security Agency.

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