Students gain hands-on experience with cybersecurity tools and apply design thinking to real-world technology protection challenges, including a visit to the Google Durham Campus.
The SECURE IT: Introduction to Cybersecurity day camp at NC State University offers middle school students a hands-on exploration into the world of cybersecurity. Participants learn to think like cyber detectives, applying design thinking principles to protect everyday technology. The curriculum covers fundamental cybersecurity concepts, including Linux, computer networking, and adversarial thinking. Students gain practical experience through small-group research projects, often led by undergraduate or graduate students, culminating in group presentations. The program aims to strengthen critical thinking skills and provide a gateway into cybersecurity, with a visit to the Google Durham Campus included as a highlight.
A typical day includes classroom instruction from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, followed by lunch from 12:15 PM to 1:15 PM, and more classroom instruction from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM, with dismissal at 3:45 PM. Field trips and guest speakers are scheduled during instruction time.
This camp is best for rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders in North Carolina interested in learning fundamental cybersecurity concepts and gaining hands-on experience.
NC State University
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