Daytona Beach, FL - A virtual world of fun, learning and interactive challenges will be in store for a select group of students entering grades 9-12 when Daytona State College hosts its fifth annual Cyber Camp June 12-15from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Advanced Technology College, 1770 Technology Blvd. in Daytona Beach.
This free camp is made possible through the Advanced Cyberforensics Education Consortium (ACE), for which Daytona State is the lead institution among nearly a dozen southeastern colleges and universities, and the Florida Cyber Alliance.
The unique camp experience will focus on teaching beginner and intermediate computer security techniques and preparation for cyber competitions. Participants will learn about browser security, malware handling, virtualization, data protection, encryption, event log auditing, networking and much more. It is a perfect introduction for students interested in pursuing careers in cyber security and cyber forensics.
A maximum 60 students will be selected to participate in the camp. Applications are required. For details on how to apply, visit DaytonaState.edu/ace/cybercamp.html or contact Patrick.Vilkinofsky@DaytonaState.edu; (386) 506-4183.
The consortium’s goal is to advance cyberforensic education in the southeastern United States. It is funded by a four-year National Science Foundation grant of over $1.8 million. In addition to working with K-12 schools to implement cyber security and digital forensics programs, the consortium also works to train faculty, create and distribute comprehensive course materials and serve as a catalyst for workforce development.
In fall 2014, Daytona State began offering an advanced technical certificate in the growing fields of cyber forensics and cybersecurity, building on its slate of high-tech courses leading to certificates, associate and bachelor’s degrees. DSC also ranks among the top tier in the nation for best online bachelor’s programs in information and engineering technology, five years running, and has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE) by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for cybersecurity professionals will increase by 37 percent over the next eight years, with median pay for experienced professionals exceeding $90,000 annually. Cyber security jobs are found in business, industry, military, law enforcement, government, academia and the intelligence community.
The college also offers other learning and athletic camps in summer; for more information, visit DaytonaState.edu/summercamps/.
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