Cyber Security Awareness Workshop

EDUCATE. MENTOR. ADVANCE.

Overview

** 2024 CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS WORKSHOP APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN.**

PLEASE CAREFULLY READ ALL DETAILS BELOW BEFORE APPLYING

 

*NOTE:  This program will be held in-person in Charleston, SC.

OVERVIEW

The Cybersecurity Awareness workshop is a one day digital and hands on awareness program for 6th-8th grade students, parents, and educators to learn in-demand cyber technology concepts and resolutions. Additionally, our workshops and programs focus on discovering, pursuing, and succeeding in technology through the exposure of technical concepts. Attendees do not need to have any prior technical experience, and all materials will be provided. We ask all attendees at least have a strong desire to learn more about technology.

 

In Sponsorship, Partnership with South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce and Cyber.org. Lunch will be provided.

FEES

Free

WHO MAY APPLY

This program is open to any, all middle and high school students, parents, and educators. No technology experience necessary.

 

CYBERSECURITY DETAILS

Attendees ARE required to be present for the entire duration of the scheduled session on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Therefore, please schedule other appointments for times outside of the workshop hours. Please note that this is NOT an overnight workshop and workshop duration is for only two hours.

 

Three program tracks will be offered simultaneously, each with different curriculum and skill level targeting students, educators, and parents providing attendees with the opportunity to understand the technical concept as it best relates to their target group.

 

Lunch will be provided.

 

CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS WORKSHOP DETAILS

 

*Please note: all sessions will be held at the same time*

 

2024 CYBERSECURITY PROGRAM DETAILS:  

ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
  • To understand the nature, scope and importance of cyber security are explained, and key concepts are justified and explored.
  • Attendees will explore the risks and vulnerabilities of everyday applications and softwares.
  • Attendees will identify potential cyber threats, attacks, and hacks and create resolutions to avoid breaches.
  • Attendees will explore the risks and vulnerabilities of everyday applications and softwares.
  • Attendees will participate in a hands-on or online simulation showing how career experts evaluate and manage cybersecurity risks.

This program is a mix of web-based simulations and hands-on activities. Attendees will identify and explore potential cyber threats and create a way to mediate and apply cyber defense practices. At the end of this session, attendees will be able to identify cyber-related topics, reflect on them and discuss them, create digital presentations, connect with cybersecurity professionals, and engage in collaborative exercises with other students.

 

Cybersecurity Workshop Location:

ECPI - North Charleston

3800 Paramount Dr, North Charleston, SC 29405

In-person

Lunch will be provided.

 

REGISTRATION PROCESS

Please submit via the button below. Please submit one registration per attendee.

 

CANCELLATION POLICY

We understand that circumstances change, if you must cancel then please notify us at your earliest convenience. This workshop is free admission with limited capacity, please be mindful of date/time/location.

 

2024 Cybersecurity Application Deadlines

  • Applications open: Monday, April 1, 2024

  • Applications close: Friday, April 19, 2024

 

For more information on this program, please email info@thenextitgirl.org

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