About this Event
CyberPatriot Summer Camp (Standard)
Join us for an exciting in-person event at the Georgia Cyber Innovation & Training Center in Augusta, GA, USA. Our 2025 CyberPatriot Standard Camp will be FREE to all campers! Get ready to dive into the world of cybersecurity and have a blast at our summer camp! Whether you're a beginner or a tech-savvy pro, this camp is perfect for all levels of experience. Learn from industry experts, participate in hands-on activities, and sharpen your skills in a fun and engaging environment. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to expand your knowledge and make new friends who share your passion for cybersecurity. See you at the CyberPatriot Summer Camp!
The camp will run from 9AM to 3PM. Campers MUST BRING THEIR OWN LAPTOP to participate in the camp.
Attending an AFA CyberCamp is the perfect way to get introduced to the world of cybersecurity! Many students who attend an AFA CyberCamp go on to participate in CyberPatriot's National Youth Cyber Defense Competition during the school year. These camps will give students a head start on their STEM career and this experience is what makes CyberPatriot the best National Youth Cyber Education Program in the nation.
The Standard Camp curriculum is designed to allow instructors to pick and choose which areas of interests their students might best learn from. There is more information made available than will fit in a four-hour camp day -- instructors have the option to pick the topics which are best suited for their session. Friday must be reserved for the CyberPatriot competition.
Curriculum: Windows 10 Module -- Windows Graphical Utilities, Windows Command Line, optional Sysinternals Suite.Ubuntu 16 Module -- Init Systems, Advanced Command Line, Processes and Scheduled Tasks, optional Security Policies and PAM, optional Networking.Cisco NetAcad -- Networking Modules 1-3.
Sample Schedule:
Monday - MODULE 1: Introduction to the CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Defense Competition, introduction to cybersecurity & careers, cyber ethics, online safety, how computers work, virtual machines, and cyber threats.
Tuesday - MODULE 2: Cybersecurity principles, basic Windows security policies and tools, account management, windows file protections, and auditing and monitoring. Students will follow along and work with the Windows 10 demonstration image.
Wednesday - MODULE 3: Introduction to Linux, Ubuntu 16 terminology and concepts, basic GUI security, and intro to CLI. Students will follow along and work with the Ubuntu 16 demonstration image.
Thursday - MODULE 4: Basic command line security and intermediate Ubuntu security. Students will follow along and work with the Ubuntu 16 demonstration image.
Friday - CyberPatriot Competition day. Students will compete against their fellow campers on Windows 10 and Ubuntu 16 competition images.
Please click for all technical specifications. Campers MUST BRING THEIR OWN LAPTOP to participate in the camp. The parents and campers will be responsible for ensuring that all technical specifications are met.
PLEASE NOTE: Chromebooks and ThinkPads are not compatible with CyberCamp software. Mac computers are acceptable, but will not be eligible for technical assistance from the CyberPatriot Program Office. If you believe you will be using Mac computers for your camp, please contact us directly so that we may assist with proper pre-testing before your camp.
The Alliance for Fort Eisenhower and our community partners are looking forward to hosting your child for this CyberPatriot Standard Camp! Together we are building success through cyber for the children of the CSRA!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Georgia Cyber Innovation & Training Center, Grace Hopper Lane, Augusta, GA, USA, United States
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