The academy offers a unique opportunity to visit the Google Durham Campus and partners with The Engineering Place at NC State for its summer programs.
The SECURE IT Summer Academy is a one-week, non-residential program designed for middle schoolers to explore the world of cybersecurity. Students learn to think like cyber detectives, applying design thinking principles to protect the technology they interact with daily. The curriculum covers fundamental cybersecurity concepts and provides hands-on experience with various tools. Participants delve into topics such as Linux, computer networking, and adversarial thinking, gaining strategies and techniques to defend against cyber attacks, secure networks, and protect sensitive data. The academy also introduces students to ethical hacking, encryption, and potential career paths in cybersecurity. Through small-group research projects led by undergraduate or graduate students, participants develop practical skills and present their work at the program's conclusion. The program aims to strengthen critical thinking skills and inspire the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
A typical camp day includes classroom instruction, with field trips and guest speakers scheduled during these blocks.
This program is ideal for rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders interested in learning fundamental cybersecurity concepts and thinking like a cyber detective.
North Carolina State University
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